B1 – Song Activity Factory

ESL lesson plan for Snowman by Sia teaching Present Continuous for A2 High / B1 Low learners using visual storytelling.

Snowman (Present Continuous): How To Make Grammar Feel Like a Rescue Mission

December 9, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Turn a holiday video into a grammatical laboratory. This immersive session uses “Snowman” by Sia to teach the Present Continuous through visual narration and the “Freeze Frame” technique, bypassing textbook boredom entirely.

An ESL teacher smiling next to the title 'Beyond Gap-Fills: Lady Gaga Lesson Idea,' illustrating creative song activities for the classroom that are more engaging than traditional worksheets

Why The Lady Gaga Song In ‘Wednesday’ Is The Perfect ESL Lesson

September 9, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Tired of gap-fills? Discover creative song activities for the ESL classroom with this free Lady Gaga lesson plan. Boost speaking, grammar, and 21st-century skills today!

A before-and-after comparison showing the impact of creative song activities in the ESL classroom. The 'before' side is black-and-white with a bored teacher and a grammar worksheet. The 'after' side is full-color, showing an energetic teacher and engaged students learning English with song lyrics, transformed by the MUSIC+ Framework.

ESL Case Study: From a Flat Worksheet to a Full-Color Experience

July 31, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Tired of grammar drills that fall flat? This case study provides a practical, step-by-step guide to transform any simple song worksheet into an engaging, full-color experience for your teen or adult ESL students. Discover the MUSIC+ Framework, a time-saving method to boost student motivation, deepen understanding, and foster real creativity. Stop just teaching grammar and start sharing a human experience. Download the free, ready-to-use lesson plan inside.

Split image comparing boring ESL gap-fill worksheets (left, B&W) to engaging MUSIC+ Framework song activities with happy students (right, color) - title: Teaching ESL With Songs: Before and After MUSIC+ Framework

Creative Song Activities for Your ESL Classroom (+ 5 Free Lessons)

June 28, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Stop settling for boring gap-fill worksheets. Discover the MUSIC+ Framework, a proven method for creating truly creative and engaging song activities for your ESL classroom. Boost student participation, teach critical skills, and save valuable prep time. Download 5 free, ready-to-use sample lesson plans to try in your class!

Why Teaching ESL With Songs Got Easier and More Effective Than Ever!

June 6, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Tired of boring ESL song gap-fills? This post explains why teaching with songs is easier and more effective using the MUSIC+ Framework. Learn about the 5 pillars (Motivation+, Understanding+, Skills+, Interaction+, Creativity+) that create engaging, time-saving activities. Get 5 free sample lessons to try it yourself!

ESL lesson plan and listening activity using Ariana Grande’s song “Twilight Zone” for grammar, lyric interpretation, and English class engagement

Ariana Grande – Twilight Zone: Listening Song Activity (Now BEAT+ Aligned & Even Better!)

May 18, 2025 Márcia Bonfim (Mars)

Beyond Gap-Fills: This Creative Song Activity Using Ariana Grande’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Makes Grammar Fun While Developing Critical Listening Skills for ESL Students at Every Level! Now Aligned with the BEAT + Method!