We believe Classroomscreen is a fantastic tool for keeping lessons organized, interactive, and accessible whether you're working with young learners or older students. Here’s how to make the most of it in your ESL classroom!
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) means balancing visuals, structure, and engagement to help students of all ages build confidence in speaking, reading, and writing.
Storytelling is a powerful tool for ESL learners, helping them expand vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and build confidence. We have three different types of story builder screens in our Library:
Of course, the possibilities are endless for what themes and stories you can create - just change the background and the icons and you will be set for whatever lesson you have next.
Words come to life when students see and interact with them! We created our Sticker sheet to make it easier to add visual prompts to your screen - no need to hunt for them or pay for them yourself.
If you are looking for somewhere to begin, our Describe a picture template provides a great starting point for using visual cues in teaching new vocabulary. Simply select a sticker and start using it in a sentence.
Speaking practice is key for ESL learners, but it can feel intimidating. Macarena, a ESL teacher with 15 years of experience, has shared two screens with us that are perfect for just this situation.
Most of my students have studied English in other contexts and haven’t had positive experiences with the language, so my number one priority is making English interesting and fun for them.
Macarena
ESL teacher
Macarena’s 1:1 ESL lessons use interactive exercises that make language learning engaging without the need for a textbook. You can use them for free in our Library or send it to your students as a fun game for their homework!
This template has three randomizers containing emojis that can be used as a storytelling prompt. Students can create spoken or written narratives based on the emojis - no prep needed!
This exercise is a dice-based speaking game that helps students practice vocabulary, sentence formation, and fluency. This adaptable game is perfect for learners of all levels, reinforcing communication skills in a playful way.
