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Vocabulary Picture Match
Students match illustrated vocabulary words to their definitions using visual cues. Ideal for ELL beginners building sight-word recognition.
15–20 minVocabulary Building
VocabularyVisualELLSight Words
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Sentence Frames Starter Pack
Structured sentence starters that scaffold oral and written language production. Students fill in blanks using word banks.
20–25 minSentence Frames
Sentence FramesWritingELLScaffolding
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⭐ FeaturedBeginnerVerbal
TPR Action Commands
Total Physical Response commands that connect language to movement. Perfect for kinesthetic learners and non-verbal students transitioning to verbal.
10–15 minTPR (Total Physical Response)
TPRKinestheticCommandsMovement
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⭐ FeaturedBeginnerNon-Verbal
PECS Picture Exchange
Picture Exchange Communication System-style activity where students use picture cards to communicate wants, needs, and ideas without speech.
15–20 minPicture Exchange Communication
PECSAACNon-VerbalCommunication
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⭐ FeaturedBeginnerNon-Verbal
Visual Aids Matching Game
Students match visual representations (photos, drawings, symbols) to concepts, objects, or words. Builds receptive language without requiring speech.
15–20 minVisual Matching
Visual AidsMatchingReceptive LanguageNon-Verbal
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BeginnerVerbal
Vocabulary Picture Match
Students match illustrated vocabulary words to their definitions using visual cues. Ideal for ELL beginners building sight-word recognition.
15–20 minVocabulary Building
VocabularyVisualELLSight Words
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BeginnerVerbal
Sentence Frames Starter Pack
Structured sentence starters that scaffold oral and written language production. Students fill in blanks using word banks.
20–25 minSentence Frames
Sentence FramesWritingELLScaffolding
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IntermediateVerbal
Story Retell & Sequence
Students retell a short story using sequencing cards (First, Next, Then, Finally). Builds narrative language and comprehension.
25–30 minStory Retelling
NarrativeSequencingComprehensionSpeaking
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IntermediateVerbal
Question & Answer Pairs
Structured Q&A pairs that develop conversational language. Students practice asking and answering questions in pairs or small groups.
15–20 minConversational Practice
ConversationSpeakingListeningPair Work
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BeginnerVerbal
TPR Action Commands
Total Physical Response commands that connect language to movement. Perfect for kinesthetic learners and non-verbal students transitioning to verbal.
10–15 minTPR (Total Physical Response)
TPRKinestheticCommandsMovement
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IntermediateVerbal
CLT Role-Play Scenarios
Communicative Language Teaching role-play cards for real-world scenarios (ordering food, asking for help, greetings). Builds functional communication.
25–30 minCLT (Communicative Language Teaching)
CLTRole PlayFunctional LanguageSpeaking
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IntermediateVerbal
Scaffolded Writing Prompt
Graduated writing support from word-level to sentence-level to paragraph-level. Includes graphic organizers and sentence starters.
30–35 minScaffolded Writing
WritingScaffoldingGraphic OrganizerELL
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AdvancedVerbal
CLIL Content Vocabulary
Content and Language Integrated Learning activity that teaches subject-area vocabulary (science, math, social studies) through language tasks.
35–40 minCLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning)
CLILContent AreaVocabularyAcademic Language
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AdvancedVerbal
TBLT Mini-Project Task
Task-Based Language Teaching mini-project where students complete a meaningful real-world task (create a menu, write directions) using target language.
40–45 minTBLT (Task-Based Language Teaching)
TBLTProject-BasedReal WorldAuthentic Tasks
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IntermediateVerbal
I Do / We Do / You Do Lesson
Gradual Release of Responsibility model with explicit teacher modeling, guided practice, and independent student application.
35–40 minGradual Release (I Do / We Do / You Do)
Gradual ReleaseModelingGuided PracticeIndependence
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
PECS Picture Exchange
Picture Exchange Communication System-style activity where students use picture cards to communicate wants, needs, and ideas without speech.
15–20 minPicture Exchange Communication
PECSAACNon-VerbalCommunication
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
Visual Schedule Activity
Daily routine or task sequence presented through visual icons. Helps students with cognitive delays understand expectations and transitions.
10–15 minVisual Schedule
Visual ScheduleRoutineTransitionsCognitive Support
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
Sensory Exploration Activity
Multi-sensory activity using touch, sight, and sound to build vocabulary and concept understanding. Ideal for students with sensory processing needs.
20–25 minSensory Activity
SensoryMulti-SensoryTactileConcept Building
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
Visual Aids Matching Game
Students match visual representations (photos, drawings, symbols) to concepts, objects, or words. Builds receptive language without requiring speech.
15–20 minVisual Matching
Visual AidsMatchingReceptive LanguageNon-Verbal
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
Gesture & Sign Vocabulary
Introduces key vocabulary through gestures, signs, or simple movements. Bridges non-verbal communication with emerging verbal language.
15–20 minGesture & Sign Language
GesturesSign LanguageAACVocabulary
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IntermediateNon-Verbal
Choice Board Activity
A 3×3 or 4×4 grid of visual choices allowing students to indicate preferences, answers, or requests by pointing or eye-gazing.
15–20 minChoice Board
Choice BoardAACDecision MakingIndependence
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IntermediateNon-Verbal
Social Story with Visuals
Illustrated social story teaching appropriate behaviors, social expectations, or new situations. Reduces anxiety and builds social understanding.
20–25 minSocial Story
Social StoryBehaviorSocial SkillsVisual Support
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BeginnerNon-Verbal
TPR Movement Response
Non-verbal TPR where students respond to commands through physical actions only — no verbal response required. Perfect for pre-verbal learners.
10–15 minTPR (Non-Verbal Response)
TPRMovementPre-VerbalKinesthetic
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