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5 Ways to Celebrate Bilingual Students in the Classroom

Bilingualism and its importance on Student Identity Classrooms are a significant portion of an individuals childhood and adolescence. Much of individual development overtime takes place within schools. As a result, schools can either play a positive or negative impact on identity development. Generally, schools play a positive role in the identity development of its students. …

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9 Classroom Activities to do While Social Distancing

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Back-to-school ideas for teachers during COVID-19 With in-person classes resuming around the U.S., teachers will need to think of new ways to engage their classes while promoting safe social distancing during COVID-19. Here are 9 activities to try while social distancing in the classroom 1. Virtual museum field trips If you can’t do an in-person …

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Creating the Culturally Responsive Classroom

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If you ask a teacher what their classroom goals are, you will undoubtedly hear them share that they hope their students excel in the subject they teach and are engaged in learning. However, one of the most common things you’ll hear a teacher share is that they hope that their students feel comfortable, safe, and …

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Interactive Sites You NEED to Use in Your Classroom!

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The Lessons Plan Themselves! Interactive sites: https://www.desmos.com/ https://deck.toys/ https://wordwall.net/ https://www.blooket.com/dashboard https://www.classcraft.com/ Desmos, desmos, desmos. A TOP-NOTCH tool for math instruction! I’d say this site is geared towards upper elementary and middle school students. I have used it a few times with my 5th graders and it was always a great time! Now, deck.toys is a …

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Reward Ideas for Intrinsic Motivation

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Why use rewards in the classroom? It is important to use rewards in the classroom. It is hard to stay motivated if you do not have something to work for or a reason for working. In the workforce, our reward is money. Students don’t have this luxury. Rewards encourage students to put forth their best …

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Intentional Planning for Language Domains

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Each student who enters our classroom, brings with them their own distinct academic needs, learning style, cultural background experiences as well as their own interests and attitude toward learning. The most effective teachers have to find a way to cater for each student individually and collectively. This is mainly achieved through intentional planning, specific teaching …

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What Is Translanguaging and Why Is It Important?

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What is Translanguaging? Translanguaging is drawing on multiple languages to enhance knowledge or perform. In a Dual Language classroom, this may look like students telling a story in English and replacing a word for Spanish instead of English. It is important to note that translation in itself is not translanguaging, but really focusing on the …

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Read Across America (Dr. Seuss Alternatives)

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Introduction Book Alternatives Read Across America suggestions What is Read Across America? Read Across America is a celebration of reading, generally associated with Dr. Seuss. It is celebrated on March 2nd, beloved children’s author-Dr. Seuss’s birthday. HOWEVER, it has come to our attention that Theodore Geisel (Dr.Seuss) is racist. You can find more information on …

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Getting Your Feet Wet With Gamification

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Are students in your class losing interest in activities? Many students are gamers at home, so it makes sense to reinforce this in the classroom, especially when educators are switching to make learning more student-centered. The basics? Set up your classroom learning as a game. Students earn XP (Experience Points) and can earn AP (Achievement …

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Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning

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A typical misconception is that Game-Based Learning (GBL) is the same as Gamification, however, this is not the case! GBL can be defined as learning through a game. Some educators say that if it can be used in more than one content area, then it is considered Gamification, such as Jeopardy and Kahoot. To me, …

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5 Ways to Celebrate Bilingual Students in the Classroom

Creating the Culturally Responsive Classroom

Interactive Sites You NEED to Use in Your Classroom!

Reward Ideas for Intrinsic Motivation

Intentional Planning for Language Domains

What Is Translanguaging and Why Is It Important?

Read Across America (Dr. Seuss Alternatives)

Getting Your Feet Wet With Gamification

Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning

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