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Best Back To School Books For Multilingual Learners

August 23, 2026 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 3 comments

The beginning of the school year is a great time to read back to school books, including those about starting at a new school, culture, respect, names, and identity. Diverse back to school books that feature a range of characters allow students to see their own and other cultures represented. It is especially important for MLs to read and listen to books where they see characters similar to themselves represented. Here are some diverse back-to-school books to use for a…

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ELD Teacher Must Haves

July 6, 2025 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

10 ESOL Teacher Must Haves As an ELD teacher, I worked with students in a variety of settings. Here are my top 10 ELD teacher must haves that I have found to be valuable tools for working with students in a wide range of ages and levels. 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 does not cost you any extra money….

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Summer Books

June 23, 2025 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

Get kids excited about reading during the summer with these fun summer-themed fiction and nonfiction books. Students will enjoy reading about the ocean, camping, and summer traditions. Many of the characters come from immigrant families or have family members that live in other countries. For more ideas about helping children read over the summer check out my Summer Reading Tips for ELLs. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click on…

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Ten Fall Books for MLs

September 22, 2024 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 2 comments

Here is a collection of books for read-alouds, text sets, and mentor texts to use during the fall season. These books feature diverse characters and have vivid illustrations. 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 does not cost you any extra money. Autumn Story Books Hiking Day– Follow a family as they hike up Hickory Hill and reach the summit. They see…

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Diverse Student Name Books

September 1, 2024 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

You can use student name books to help explain to students the importance of correctly saying the names of their classmates. Here is a list of student name books from a diverse selection of authors. They are great at back-to-school time or anytime during the year when a new student enters the class. For MLs, it can be especially frustrating when a teacher or classmates do not pronounce their name correctly. Taking some time at the beginning of the year…

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Books about Schools Around the World

July 26, 2021 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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Diverse Leveled Readers for ELLs

June 7, 2020 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 0 Comment

It is important for children to be exposed to diverse books as they are learning how to read. Many teachers are examining their classroom library and adding more diverse books to their collection. Some teachers are lucky to teach in a school with a well-stocked book room. In other cases, many of the books at the lower levels are not age-appropriate for older MLs and do not reflect the diversity of ELLs. Here are some suggestions of diverse leveled readers…

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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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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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Diverse Books about Mothers for ELLs

May 5, 2019 aworldoflanguagelearners Comments 3 comments

Here is a collection of books about mothers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. All are great books to read about around Mother’s Day. Some of the books can be used as read alouds for newcomers and students learning about family. Most celebrate different ways that mothers are special. 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 does not cost you any extra…

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