Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers

EP 161 Simple Strategies to Make the Upcoming School Year Easier


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Welcome, educators! 👩🏽‍🏫👨‍🏫

Before we dive into this week’s episode, don’t forget to check out the engaging resources available to support your ESL classroom at myadventuresinesl.com/store.

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You To all the incredible ESL teachers—thank you for the heart, patience, and dedication you pour into your students every day. You do more than teach English; you inspire confidence, courage, and future success. Your work is truly life-changing, and every small victory you help create leaves a lasting impact.

🎯 Episode Goal

This episode is all about equipping you with practical, actionable strategies to help you prepare for the upcoming school year—starting now.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
  • Why end-of-year planning is essential for a successful school year start
  • How to overcome planning fatigue and stay productive despite a packed schedule
  • A step-by-step guide to creating your custom roadmap for back-to-school preparation
  • How to reflect on the current school year to build a stronger one ahead
  • What fixed tasks you should always include in your yearly planning (like student file organization)
🧩 Featured Resource: The ESL Teacher Master Plan

Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate? The ESL Teacher Master Plan is a self-paced course that walks you through organizing, planning, and preparing for the new school year with confidence.

✨ Get on the waitlist now at myadventuresinesl.com

✅ Quick Start To-Do List:
  1. Download the free planning guide

  2. Reflect on the past school year—what worked and what didn’t?

  3. Brainstorm fixed, recurring tasks (e.g., student folders)

  4. Use a calendar to break the roadmap into weekly chunks

  5. Assign tasks, attach deadlines, and celebrate your progress 🎉

Remember: You don’t have to feel stuck in survival mode. With a simple roadmap and the right tools, you can finish strong and start the next school year empowered and prepared.

🔗 Visit myadventuresinesl.com/store for more tools and support.

 

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