Teacher Toolkit Membership: Unlimited ESL Resources for the Whole Year

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Two membership options. One purpose: help you plan faster, teach confidently, and keep students engaged.

A simpler way to plan ESL lessons all year

If you’re constantly searching for one more grammar game, speaking activity, or seasonal lesson, the Teacher Toolkit Memberships give you one reliable place to go. With one yearly payment, you get access to a large library of ESL-friendly resources you can download and use whenever you need them.

Instead of purchasing individual activities every time you plan, you can browse the library, choose what fits your lesson, and download included resources for $0 member pricing. Anything you download during your active membership is yours to keep.

Created for real teacher problems

These memberships were designed for the everyday challenges teachers face:

You need lessons quickly. Sometimes you need something ready before tomorrow morning.
Your students need variety. Games, task cards, and interactive practice help avoid worksheet overload.
Resources get expensive. Buying one product at a time can add up fast.
You teach mixed levels. ESL, ELL, EFL, and elementary learners often need flexible options.
You want one organized library. A go-to resource hub makes planning less stressful.

What is the Teacher Toolkit Membership?

The Teacher Toolkit Membership is an annual all-access pass to eligible Hot Chocolate Teachables resources. After joining, included products show a member price of $0 when you are signed in, so you can add them to your cart and download them without paying individually.

There are two options: Teacher Toolkit Membership for printables and digital resources, or Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards if you also want access to the Boom Cards library.

Choose the membership that fits your classroom

Option 1: Teacher Toolkit Membership

Best for: Teachers who want a large library of printable and digital ESL resources for lessons, centers, review, and seasonal activities.

Teacher Toolkit Membership benefits and features

Join the Teacher Toolkit Membership

Option 2: Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards Membership

Best for: Teachers who want printable classroom resources plus self-checking digital practice for centers, homework, review, intervention, and independent learning.

Join Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards

How the membership works

Setup time: about 5–10 minutes the first time.

You’ll need: a Hot Chocolate Teachables account, plus a printer or device depending on the resource type.

Create an account and sign in.
Purchase your membership while logged in.
Browse eligible resources in the library.
Add included resources to your cart.
Check out at $0 member pricing and download.
Use your resources all year long.

Teacher tip: Start by downloading one speaking activity, one grammar review, and one vocabulary game. Save them in a quick-access folder for those “I need something now” days.

What’s included in the resource library

The Teacher Toolkit library includes ready-to-use resources for ESL, EFL, ELL, and elementary English learners.

Grammar games and activities for verb tenses, sentence building, parts of speech, and more
Speaking task cards and conversation games for partner work and discussion
Vocabulary resources including flashcards, games, and themed word practice
Seasonal and holiday lessons that keep learning fun throughout the year
Worksheets, posters, task cards, and printables for review, centers, and displays
Digital activities for interactive practice

With the Toolkit + Boom Cards plan, you also unlock the Boom Cards library for self-checking digital practice.

Real classroom ways to use the membership

When you finish a lesson early

Pull a speaking prompt set or quick vocabulary game and turn the extra minutes into purposeful practice.

When students need grammar review

Use a game-style grammar activity instead of another worksheet. Students still get repetition, but the format feels more engaging.

When you need independent practice

If you choose the Boom Cards plan, assign a self-checking digital deck while you work with a small group or support individual students.

How this helps with differentiation

Mixed-level classrooms are easier to manage when you have flexible resources ready. You can use the same activity in different ways:

Support beginners with sentence frames, visuals, and partner practice.
Keep on-level learners working with the activity as written.
Challenge advanced students with written extensions, explanations, or extra speaking tasks.
Adjust pacing by spreading one resource across two lessons.

Quick ways to check student work

You do not need to take every activity home to grade. Try these low-stress routines:

Self-check: Students use an answer key and correct mistakes in another color.
Teacher spot-check: Circulate and sign off as students finish.
Exit ticket: Students write one sentence using the target skill.
Partner check: Students compare answers before submitting.

Why a membership can save time and money

Buying individual resources throughout the year can get expensive, especially when you teach grammar, speaking, vocabulary, seasonal lessons, review days, and early finisher activities. A membership gives you one place to find what you need without making a new purchase decision every week.

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Teacher FAQs

Who are these memberships for?

They are designed for ESL, EFL, ELL, and elementary English teachers who want low-prep resources for grammar, speaking, vocabulary, review, and seasonal lessons.

What grade levels work best?

Many resources work well for elementary and middle school ESL learners. Some activities also work for older students who need structured grammar, vocabulary, or speaking practice.

What problem does this solve?

It gives you a dependable resource library for those moments when you need a lesson, center, review activity, or sub-plan quickly.

How long do the activities take?

Many resources can be used as 10-minute warm-ups, 20–30 minute center activities, or full lessons with an added extension.

How much prep is needed?

Most resources are low-prep or print-and-go. Some card games or task cards may need cutting, and laminating is optional for reuse.

Can I use these for sub plans?

Yes. Many activities are structured and easy to explain, which makes them useful for sub folders and emergency plans.

Is this different from worksheet packets?

Yes. The library includes many game-based and interaction-based resources, such as speaking cards, task cards, classroom games, and digital activities.

Can students use these at home?

Yes. Printables can be sent home for practice, and Boom Cards are helpful for self-checking digital practice if you choose that membership.

Do I keep what I download?

Yes. Anything you download during your active membership is yours to keep and use.

Which membership should I choose?

Choose Teacher Toolkit if you mainly want printable and digital classroom resources. Choose Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards if you also want self-checking digital practice.

Ready to make planning easier?

If you want a year-round resource library for grammar, speaking, vocabulary, seasonal lessons, and digital practice, the Teacher Toolkit Memberships can help you plan with less stress.

Teacher Toolkit Membership:
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Teacher Toolkit + Boom Cards Membership:
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Less last-minute searching. More ready-to-teach activities. A library you can use all year.

Skip the Worksheets: Meaningful Earth Day Activities Kids Will Love

Looking for simple, meaningful Earth Day activities for kids that require little prep but still build language skills? A hands-on project that combines writing, creativity, and discussion is one of the best ways to celebrate Earth Day —especially in ESL or elementary classrooms. This Earth Day flap book is an easy, engaging option that gets students thinking about sustainability while practicing English. 1. Earth Day Flap Book (Writing + Craft in One) Explore the Earth Day Flap Book This Earth Day craft printable combines a reduce reuse recycle worksheet with a creative flip book design, making it the perfect no prep Earth Day activity for busy teachers. Students write, reflect, and build their own keepsake—all while practicing key vocabulary and sentence structure. Time Needed 30–45 minutes Materials Printed flap book templates Scissors Glue Pens, pencils, or markers How to Use Introduce basic Earth Day vocabulary (reduce, reuse, recycle) Students complete each section of the flap book Cut, assemble, and decorate the final project Optional: students present their ideas to a partner or group Examples I can help the Earth by recycling paper. I will turn off the lights to save energy. We should reuse plastic bottles. This Earth Day writing activity works especially well as an ESL Earth Day activity because it provides structure while still allowing students to personalize their responses. If you want a ready-to-print version, check out this Earth Day Flap Book—perfect for elementary learners and easy to use year after year. You can also find it on Teachers Pay Teachers. Why This Earth Day Activity Works Combines writing and creativity in one project Reinforces sustainability concepts in a meaningful way Supports sentence building for ESL learners Creates a take-home keepsake students are proud of Instead of a one-off worksheet, this elementary Earth Day project encourages deeper thinking about real-life actions students can take to help the planet. Get the Earth Day Flap Book Tips for Success Pre-teach key vocabulary (reduce, reuse, recycle) Model one example together as a class Allow students to share their ideas orally after writing Display finished projects around the classroom These small steps turn a simple activity into a memorable learning experience. Frequently Asked Questions What grade levels is this activity best for? This activity works well for grades 1–4 and beginner to intermediate ESL learners. It can easily be adapted with simpler or more advanced sentence frames. Is this really a no prep Earth Day activity? Yes. Just print the templates and you're ready to go. No additional materials or complicated setup required. How does this support language learning? Students practice sentence structure, vocabulary, and speaking skills while completing a meaningful task. Can I use this instead of a worksheet? Absolutely. It goes beyond a traditional worksheet by adding creativity and personal expression, making it more engaging. How can I differentiate this activity? Provide sentence starters for beginners and encourage longer explanations or added details for advanced students. More Low-Prep ESL Activity Ideas Looking for more ready-to-use resources? Hot Chocolate Teachables offers fun, classroom-tested activities for English teachers, including conversation games, flashcards, and printables. Fun End of Year ESL Activities (Low Prep) Fun Ways to Practice Telling Time Summer Writing Craft Bucket List

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Teacher Toolkit Membership: Unlimited ESL Resources for the Whole Year

A simpler way to plan ESL lessons all year

Created for real teacher problems

What is the Teacher Toolkit Membership?