{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 171 What do I teach next month? October Edition","description":"October can feel like a turning point in the school year. Your routines are set, your students are finding their rhythm\u2014but sometimes, the excitement from August and September starts to fade. If you\u2019ve ever stared at your lesson plans this month thinking, \u201cI need something fresh!\u201d\u2014this episode is for you. In this episode of My Adventures in ESL, I\u2019m sharing three simple, seasonal, and interactive lesson ideas that you can start using in your classroom right away. These activities are designed to save you time, engage your students, and make learning fun again\u2014without adding hours of planning to your already full plate. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll discover in today\u2019s episode: \u2728 Lesson Idea #1: Take your students on a virtual field trip to a pumpkin patch\u2014integrating culture, science, and math while practicing essential language skills. \u2728 Lesson Idea #2: Celebrate International School Library Month by turning your classroom into a mini-library exploration and helping students fall in love with reading. \u2728 Lesson Idea #3: Dive into spooky folktales and legends from around the world to inspire storytelling, collaboration, and creativity in your ESL classroom. October is the perfect time to bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration back into your lessons. These ideas will help you keep students engaged while giving you back a little peace of mind. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now and try one (or all three!) of these lesson ideas this month. Your students\u2014and your future self\u2014will thank you. \ud83d\udccc Resources Mentioned:   My Adventures in ESL Teacher Pay Teachers Store \u2013 for ready-to-use lesson plans and templates to save you time.   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Adventures in ESL: A Podcast for K-12 ESL Teachers","author_url":"https:\/\/myadventuresinesl.com\/blog\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38302090\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193320055"}