A World of Language Learners - Teaching ideas for those teaching English Language Learners

Halloween Tips and Activities for ELLs

October 13, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Halloween Tips for ELLs Many children look forward to Halloween each year. For English Language Learners (ELLs) that are newcomers, they may not have experienced Halloween in the past or celebrated it in a much different way. These students will benefit from a basic explanation of what the holiday is and the different ways that it is celebrated in their community. This will help alleviate the confusion that may come up otherwise. Here are some Halloween tips to use as…

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7 Grab and Go Snacks for Teachers

October 7, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Snacking is a great way to get a quick burst of energy. Snacks for teachers need to be easy to store and not messy. As an ESOL teacher I often only had a few minutes to grab a snack or needed something that I could eat while I was prepping for my next group. For a short time, I got a snack subscription box (Graze). It was fun to get new snacks each month and all of them were easy…

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Halloween Books for ELLs

September 30, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

If you choose to introduce your ELLs to the holiday of Halloween, here are some fun books to use. I found books that include bilingual books, books that show the merging of cultures, and a basic history of Halloween. I also have suggestions for Halloween activities for ELLs to use as you are teaching. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click on an Amazon link and make a purchase. This…

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Using Bingo with ELLs

September 21, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Bingo is a classic game that can provide students with an engaging way to practice language skills. You can use the game to help students practice vocabulary, reading comprehension, and more. For ELLs bingo is a fun way to practice basic listening and reading skills. Keep reading to get a FREE set of blank Bingo boards. Research supports that using games as students are learning a new language has positive benefits. Games can increase student motivation (Martin, 2016) and student…

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Fall Teaching Ideas for ELLs

September 8, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Fall is a great time to teach about changes. If you live in an area where the leaves change colors during the fall, this might be a new experience for English Language Learners that are new to the country. Apples and pumpkins are also popular fall themes. Here are some ideas for teaching about the fall to ELLs. Study How Leaves Change For young ELLs of all levels, and older newcomers they can practice colors, answering questions, and describing words…

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Picture Matching for ELLs

September 1, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Matching pictures with text is one strategy to assist English Language Learners and primary student with reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Students can match pictures in a range of ways. This includes matching pictures with words or sentences. Here are some ideas for using picture matching with ELLs. Match Pictures with Words Choose pictures from a text that students are reading or relevant vocabulary words. Depending on the choices of words, students are able to practice beginning and ending sounds…

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8 Wordless Picture Books for ELLs

August 14, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Wordless picture books are a great tool to use with English Language Learners. They allow students to practice making inferences and think critically without the language demands of reading text. Students can make up their own stories orally and using writing. Wordless picture books are also a helpful tool for vocabulary development. Students can label the picture, either using sticky notes or writing on a projected image of the book. Another idea is to write a story as a class…

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5 Easy Back to School Activities for ELLs

August 2, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

The beginning of the school year is an important time for creating a classroom community. It is also important to help students feel comfortable in the classroom. Here are some simple back to school activities that will help you support your ELLs and help them to get ready for a new school year. Art Collage The project can be as simple or complex as you wish, depending on the age of the students and materials that you have available. The…

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Asking & Answering Questions with ELLs

July 14, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

One important critical thinking skill is asking and answering questions. This is also an important way that students deepen their understanding of what they are reading. Additionally, this is also one component of language development. Students may need assistance with the syntax and sentence structure of asking and answering questions. Here are some tips to support asking and answering questions for ELLs. Supporting ELLs in Formatting Questions Depending on a students language level, they will require different amounts of language…

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Books about Schools Around the World

July 7, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Help students learn about schools around the world with this selection of books. Students can use the information that they learn to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between their own school and those that they read about. It is also a great opportunity for students that have attended school in other countries to share some of their own experiences. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click on an…

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