There’s often an unspoken assumption among teachers that English learners “do better at math.” That math is “mostly numbers, less reading and writing, so students need less support.” It may be true that English learners (ELs) can thrive when it comes to fact memorization or mastery of a given operation.
If you’re searching for resources as you build a more culturally inclusive class library, look no further! I’ve gathered a good-looking bunch of helpful websites and book lists to make it an easy process! Looking back, as a gen. ed. classroom teacher, for years I just added to
Grouping ELL (English language learner) students in the classroom isn’t a topic that comes up very much. Yet it’s very relevant to teachers and administrators. How students are positioned in the elementary school setting can make or break their learning experience. It can be the difference between inclusion and isolation.
We’ve all been there: You’re preparing for a new lesson, with standards-related content to teach your students. You’ve got great activities lined up…but you can’t locate text for your English learners that is relevant AND on a reading level they can access. You think you could probably track down a
You’re on the home stretch! The activities for end of school year fun are abundant. You have a couple of remaining weeks with students, and the hurried frenzy of to-do list items is beginning! Submit grades, clean-out the room, come up with an inexpensive student gift… It’s a lot, I
We work so hard during the school to provide language and literacy activities that support our English learners. But when they leave for the summer, we suddenly begin to worry: “Will they ‘lose’ a lot of what they’ve learned this year?” “Do they have internet or literacy resources
So you’re gathering some ideas for review games, here at the end of the unit or the school year? There are so many fun and popular games to choose from! But are they all comprehensible and engaging for your English learners? A little personal testimony. I love test review.
*Note: This post refers primarily to the 2012 Amplification resources and the Original Can Do Descriptors, produced by the WIDA Consortium Let’s say you’re a classroom teacher or a content-area teacher. Every Fall, the English language specialist shares with you a bunch of information about your English
Hey teacher! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 In this post I’ll show you how to write objectives for lesson plans. As trivial or tedious as they may seem, creating objectives is actually the most vital element to include as you plan your lessons. Objectives provide a clear picture of what
Hi teacher! Getting ready to start a new lesson or unit? Want to pique students’ interest in the topic and get them thinking critically? If so, anticipation guides can be a great way to kick-off learning and build background knowledge! If you’re not familiar with them yet, sometimes seeing
After 15 years of being an elementary classroom teacher, I’m now loving my work as a Multilingual Learner Specialist/Teacher in NC.
I offer training & resources to help you gain confidence in supporting K-8 English learners.
I’m all about positivity, advocacy, and collaboration! Happy to have you here! :)