John @ Kid-Inspired Classroom

Helping K-8 ESL teachers with the materials and methods they need to create peace, joy and significance in the classroom.

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We know the late nights and extra hours you put in. ❤️ At Kid-Inspired, we're building a community that supports YOU. Let's make a difference together, without the burnout. #TeacherWellness #ESLCommunity #KidInspired xa0Visit our website: https://t.co/EzbmwErkZM

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Check out our interactive lesson ideas! #ESLClassroom #InquiryBasedLearning #K12Teachers xa0Visit our website: https://t.co/EzbmwErkZM

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Every student has big questions about the world! 🌍 Inquiry-based learning is a top trend for 2026.

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Use these open questions to spark curiosity and deeper thinking in your ESL classroom.

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This is a great go-to way to tackle more difficult, grade-level texts with ELLs.
For more ideas on teaching reading, check out this lesson plan:
https://t.co/6cs3Ikug0k

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I know it's been a tough year for many of you. Thank you for hanging in there and continuing to serve our wonderful English learners. You are amazing!

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Quick guide to understanding assessments:

🔍 Formative: Check progress daily
✅ Summative: Evaluate overall learning
📊 Diagnostic: Identify strengths & gaps

Each tool shines in shaping your teaching and supporting students’ growth.

Which method do you rely on most?

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Our ELL lesson plans are best when they include both CONTENT goals and LANGUAGE goals.

Need a good lesson plan template for this? I've got you covered:
https://t.co/opaEIJGceD

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How to teach idioms to ELLs?
Here are some ideas. What do you do with your students?

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Need ideas for training content teachers or doing PD?
https://t.co/QoKsqPFc5z

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BICS vs CALP
This applies to native speakers just as much as English learners!

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WIDA ACCESS TEST PREPARATION

What if you could generate customized practice tests in under a minute?

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Need practice test content for WIDA, TELPAS and more?
We've added really cool AI Practice Test Creator Tools to the Kid-Inspired ELL Curriculum Membership Pro.
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It's easy to get bogged down but good routines can keep you and your ELLs on track towards your goals!

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🎁 The Kid-Inspired ELL Christmas Activity Pages are both engaging and great practice for your ELLs this holiday season!

3 Levels of Engaging Activity Pages
A Variety of Activities - Maze, Crossword, Word Search, Christmas Jokes!
Fun & Engaging
https://t.co/uQO3OFQUQD

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Knowing their work will be seen by peers creates a lot more motivation to do quality work.

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Speaking before writing makes for far better outcomes!

For more writing ideas:
https://t.co/OtTQ5quDV4

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Thank you to all of you that are a part of the Kid-Inspired Classroom community!

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What other suggestions do you have?

Need HS ELL content? Download a lesson for your high school ELLs here:
https://t.co/6JgvnGR9O3