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10 Books You Need to Actually Celebrate Bilingualism in the Classroom

Reading children’s books that celebrate bilingualism can be a great way to expose kids to diverse languages and cultures and help them appreciate the value of being bilingual. Here are 10 children’s books that celebrate bilingualism: “The Best Nest” by P.D. Eastman: This classic story follows a bird named Mr. Bird as he searches for …

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How to Use Anchor Charts to Boost Student Learning

How to Use Anchor Charts to Boost Student’s Learning Interactive anchor charts are a useful tool for helping English language learners (ELLs) and all students in upper elementary school. Anchor charts are visual displays that provide information and support for learning. They can be used to teach new concepts, reinforce skills, and provide a reference …

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What Needs to Be Included in a Successful ELA block for ELLs?

Structuring Your ELA Block Structuring an English language arts (ELA) block can be a challenge. Students often have unique needs and may be at different stages in their language development. However, with careful planning, it is possible to create an ELA block that meets the needs of ELL students and supports their language development. Here …

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How to Use Sentence Frames to Help Your ELL Students Feel Confident

Sentence frames are a useful tool for helping English language learners (ELLs) express their ideas and improve their language skills. Sentence frames are sentence structures that provide a framework for ELLs to use when constructing sentences. They can be used to help ELLs learn new vocabulary, practice grammar, and express their ideas more effectively. Here …

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The Ultimate Guide for a Valentine’s Party for Upper Elementary

  Students have celebrated Valentine’s Day since preschool. I don’t have enough time for this. We haven’t even finished our unit yet. These are some thoughts you may have surrounding celebrating holidays and traditions in the classroom. So, we’re going to discuss: Why should I? Student Buy-in Activity Ideas Activities throughout the day/week Why Should …

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Strategies for Differentiating Writing for English Language Learners (Helpful to All!)

Differentiating Writing Differentiating Writing Differentiation is the idea that all students can learn when given the strategies they need to succeed. It is crucial for improving academic achievement for all students, no matter their ability. However, when it comes to each academic area, differentiation looks very different especially when teaching writing. Writing is probably the …

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