CLASSROOM RESOURCES
for teachers of ELs
English as a Second Language - The Basics
Common ESL Myths Debunked {Edutopia}
New to teaching ELLs? Take a look at these common myths associated with ELLs and ESL.
New to teaching ELLs? Take a look at these common myths associated with ELLs and ESL.
Supporting ELs in the Mainstream Classroom
12 Ways to Support ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom {Cult of Pedagogy}
Supporting English Learners in the Primary Classroom {Teaching Channel}
Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Language Tips {Colorín Colorado}
What Teachers Should Know About Instruction for English Language Learners {Education NorthWest}
How to Support Kids Who Miss Instruction Due to Pull-out Programs {TheCornerstoneForTeachers}
Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Strategies {Metropolitan Center for Urban Education}
Supporting English Learners in the Primary Classroom {Teaching Channel}
Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Language Tips {Colorín Colorado}
What Teachers Should Know About Instruction for English Language Learners {Education NorthWest}
How to Support Kids Who Miss Instruction Due to Pull-out Programs {TheCornerstoneForTeachers}
Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Strategies {Metropolitan Center for Urban Education}
Reading and Vocabulary Instruction for ELs
Teaching Vocabulary Tips for Educators of ELLs in Grades 4 - 6 {ColorínColorado}
The suggestions outlined in this tip sheet are appropriate for ELLs in all grades.
Reading Tips for Educators of ELLs in Grades 4 - 6 {ColorínColorado}
The suggestions outlined in this tip sheet are appropriate for ELLs in all grades.
The suggestions outlined in this tip sheet are appropriate for ELLs in all grades.
Reading Tips for Educators of ELLs in Grades 4 - 6 {ColorínColorado}
The suggestions outlined in this tip sheet are appropriate for ELLs in all grades.
Newcomer Resources
Help! They Don't Speak English: Starter Kit {Eastern Stream Center on Resources and Training }
Classroom Buddies for Newcomers {EverythingESL}
U.S. Department of Education Newcomer Toolkit {ColorínColorado}
Classroom Buddies for Newcomers {EverythingESL}
U.S. Department of Education Newcomer Toolkit {ColorínColorado}
Scaffolding & Differentiating Instruction
4 Strategies for Scaffolding Instruction for ELs {TESOL}
Bloom's Taxonomy and English Language Learners {Everything ESL}
Culturally Responsive Differentiated Instructional Strategies {Metropolitan Center for Urban Education}
Bloom's Taxonomy and English Language Learners {Everything ESL}
Culturally Responsive Differentiated Instructional Strategies {Metropolitan Center for Urban Education}
Classroom Environment
Creating A Welcoming Classroom Environment {Colorín Colorado}
Establishing an Atmosphere of Acceptance {Everything ESL}
What Happened on Pa Lia's First Day {Everything ESL}
A lesson to increase students' awareness of how to welcome new students to class.
Establishing an Atmosphere of Acceptance {Everything ESL}
What Happened on Pa Lia's First Day {Everything ESL}
A lesson to increase students' awareness of how to welcome new students to class.
Cultural Concerns
Culture Awareness Activities
Activities to help your students to understand that a student's "strange" behavior is likely due to different cultural values and expectations.
Culturally Responsive Instruction for Holiday and Religious Celebrations
"This article shows teachers how to bring rich cultural content into their teaching in a way that expands students' knowledge, interest, and respect for the group being featured. The article offers suggestions that teachers can use throughout the school year, as well as when observing cultural and religious holidays and celebrations."
Activities to help your students to understand that a student's "strange" behavior is likely due to different cultural values and expectations.
Culturally Responsive Instruction for Holiday and Religious Celebrations
"This article shows teachers how to bring rich cultural content into their teaching in a way that expands students' knowledge, interest, and respect for the group being featured. The article offers suggestions that teachers can use throughout the school year, as well as when observing cultural and religious holidays and celebrations."