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August 2022

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We are excited to share some great resources on social and emotional learning (SEL) and ELLs as the new school year starts!

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We wish you all the best for this year!

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Lydia Breiseth
Director, Colorín Colorado 



In this issue:

New on Colorín Colorado

"Grow As You Go": 10 Strategies for Supporting SEL for ELLs



Learn how one elementary school with a large population of ELLs is integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) more deeply throughout its school community and how those efforts are supporting student success.
 

Related webinar

For a related webinar on this topic, see this archived event from Share My Lesson:

This Month's Highlights

Creating a Welcoming Classroom




An important first step in helping students succeed is building their confidence and comfort level by making them feel welcome in the classroom. This is particularly important for ELLs, some of whom may have recently come to the U.S. Here are some resources that share ideas on how to make all students feel welcome:
ELD Teacher Diana Alqadhi: Getting to know your ELL students

Recommended Resources

What’s the same and what’s been updated in the WIDA ELD Standards Framework, 2020 Edition?

This article from the MINNETESOL Journal provides a helpful overview to the WIDA English Language Development {ELD) Standards Framework, 2020 Edition.

 

Ideas for Instruction

Co-Teaching ELLs: 8 Strategies for Success


Find out what ELL coach Katy Padilla suggests for strengthening ELL co-teaching partnerships. This article includes a tip sheet, related resources, and videos featuring Ms. Padilla.
 

Related webinar

For a related webinar on this topic, see this archived event from Share My Lesson:

 

Using Cognates with ELLs


Cognates are words in two languages that have similar spelling, pronunciation, and meanings, such as 'information' in English and información in Spanish. For Spanish-speaking ELLs, cognates are an important bridge to the English language and are particularly common in content areas such as math, science, and social studies.

These popular resources offer ideas on how to use cognates in the classroom and provide examples of English / Spanish cognates.

 

Family Resources and Outreach


How to Support Your Child's Social-Emotional Health: Tip Sheet in 16 Languages!

These tips for families offer ideas on supporting and monitoring their child's social-emotional wellness throughout the year. These tips are available in 16 languages!

 

Books and Authors

Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome

By Kat Zhang
Illustrated by Charlene Chua

Diverse children around scrollAmy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family.

The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party…With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy give Lin the warmest welcome?

 

A Welcoming Place: Stories for Kids




These books highlight the little and big things that can make someone feel welcome in a new place — a smile, a kind word, or learning how to say someone's name. They also highlight and celebrate diversity in different places, including schools and neighborhoods.
 
 

Read Across America: Reading Diverse Books All Year Long!


NEA’s latest Read Across America digital calendar of book recommendations and related resources for 2022-23 is now available. Each month highlights a theme and a related picture book, middle book, and YA book. All of the titles in the calendar includes activity suggestions, questions for discussion or reflective writing, related resources, and more titles to try.

The new calendar kicks off with the theme "Create a Better World."


 
 
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