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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · 20d

Seeds are meant to be buried. 🌱

#hispanicheritagemonth #esolteachers #eslstudents #eslkids #teachingenglish #teaching_english #bilingual_kids #bilingualpreschool #bilingüe

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Aug 16

#educoach #Englishlearners #bilingual #ESL #edusky @valentinaesl.bsky.social #edleaders

MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · Aug 14

Review: THE ESSENTIAL TOOLBOX FOR ELL TEACHERS.

"The strategies are practical, the ideas are actionable, and the overall tone is one of optimism and support for both teachers and students." #edusky @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @ilatoday.bsky.social #T2Tchat #ELLs

www.middleweb.com/52492/the-es...

The Essential Toolbox for ELL Teachers

The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0 is a major update of the popular 1st edition with new strategies & resources to help teachers build an inclusive learning culture.

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Aug 3

Let’s start up something! Let’s build pride in being bilingual. Let’s let young students know how important their languages are and how smart they are for being able to communicate in many ways!

#languagelearning #bilingüismo #multilingualism #teachingideas #teachingenglish #teachingkids

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jul 16

I believe in acculturation versus assimilation because I’m not afraid of your differences and ideas. I love your uniqueness and value the perspective you bring. I want you to know that you belong.

#teachingenglish #teachingkids #languages #languagelearning #multilingualism #bilingual_kids

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jul 14

Yes absolutely

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jul 2

This is an important time to stand up for language education. Teachers of multilingual learners, or English learners, in our nation are important. Every teacher is a language teacher, and every student is a language learner. Language is in every classroom.

#teaching #languages #education

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jan 11

It’s possible that one of my favorite sections of our new book Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners is protecting their rights. ⚖️

This section is likely more relevant today than it was when we wrote it.

#multilingual #multilingualism ##ELsky

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jun 22

Perry, this made my day! Thank you for being an advocate for Multilingual students 🙌🏽♥️

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Perry A. Finch EdD @perryafinch.bsky.social · Jun 18

I was in a great #PL today w @valentinaesl.bsky.social. “We are all language learners.” #EL Ss “don’t have to fit in, they need to belong.” #EduSky #UDL #teacher #education #ESL #inclusion

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thank you for sharing and for being part of the day!

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Perry A. Finch EdD @perryafinch.bsky.social · Jun 18

More from @valentinaesl.bsky.social: Second language learning: “It’s not an intervention; it’s a celebration!” #ESL #UDL #education #EduSky #teacher #inclusion

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jun 22

Never forget how incredible you are and how essential your work is. Be proud of the way you shape multilingual minds and create opportunities that ripple far beyond your classroom.

#teaching #teachingenglish #teachingideas #teachingresources #multilingualism #bilingual #languagelearning

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jun 3

What systems are in place to ensure that emergent bilingual students participating in any program (even ESL) don’t pay the ultimate price for English language acquisition?

First language is a valuable, beautiful asset.

#rootedlinguistics #language #multilingualism #bilingual #teaching

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Soula Katsogianopoulos @katsogianopoulos.bsky.social · May 31

@valentinaesl.bsky.social Another wonderful visual for teachers supporting MLLs!

ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 31

Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways.

#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Jun 1

This series is so special. It will be a valuable asset to any classroom library.

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 31

Accommodating instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Even the small moves we make can impact students in big ways.

#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · Apr 4

Oh how I love languages. ♥️ I love hearing them and learning them. I love learning about them.

What a richness they bring to our lives. 💎

#nationalbilingualmultilinguallearneradvocacymonth #bilingualkids #bilingualadvocacymonth #multilingualism #languages #languagelover #languagelearning

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 30

Oh my gosh!

Well, if it makes you feel any better, a student seriously asked me if I was 80 a couple of weeks ago when I was reading to the class.

80.

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 24

I am delighted that Welcome to Teaching MLs was included in this edition of Around the Web in ESL

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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · May 24

Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/05/24/a...

Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also b…

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Graham Stanley @grahamstanley.bsky.social · May 22

What has changed in #ELT over the last 10 years? www.teachingenglish.org.uk/publications...

Changes in English Language Teaching

Abstract At the heart of this report lies a simple but fundamental question: what knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes do teachers need now and for the future?

www.teachingenglish.org.uk

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 22

Sending a little love for all the educators who have poured their hearts into serving multilingual learners this year.

Thank you for shining a light on their gifts.

#rootedlinguistics #teaching #language #languages #languageschool #languagelearning #multilingual #multilingualism #bilingüismo

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 22

Because of all the bureaucracy and external pressure, being an educator of multilingual learners can feel overwhelming.

Staying focused on the students and what they need helps us to accomplish our goals as their teachers.

♥️🙏🏽🌎

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 22

Volim te ♥️ Te amo ♥️ Je t’aime ♥️ I love you

thelanguagenerds.com/2024/i-love-...

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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · May 21

The best teachers are lifelong students, simply disguised as educators.

#neverstoplearning #teaching #education #teachingideas #learning #learningisfun #readingaddict

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