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What to do When They are New! Part 1: Before They Arrive
I can still picture her face today… her name was Elizabeth, the same as mine, and we went to school together from elementary all the…
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6 Truths I Didn’t Know Until I Lived Abroad
Summer is the time for traveling and experiencing new cultures, and even though I would consider myself a pretty experienced traveler, there were a few…
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What to do when they are new, Part 3: Taking a closer look at who are ELL students.
A few years ago I found myself sitting at a church potluck with some older women from my church. I’m not sure how we got…
- Classroom Community ·
5 PD Books to Read this Summer
Summer is a great time to rest, recharge, and allow your mind to think and plan for the upcoming school year. I know I always…
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5 Ways to Encourage ELLs to Practice English at Home.
It’s the end of the year and you sit back watching your newcomer students who once didn’t speak at all carry on a conversation with…
- Classroom Community ·
10 Books to Read at the End of the Year
Are you trying to figure out how to send your students off for the summer in an encouraging and motivating way? The best way is…
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How to set up and run centers with your ELLs
Let’s move onto the second step of GRR. If you missed step 1, you can find that post here! I love this step of the…
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3 Reasons to Use the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model with your ELLs
Did you know that a recent study showed that on average teachers are talking up to 70-80% of the class period (Gewertz, 2020). If that…
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The lesson plan framework that will streamline the lesson planning process and support ELLs
The reality is, you can’t do it all. I know many times we try, but after awhile the burn out begins, the stress rises, and…
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