You got a call from the registrar saying your new student is an ELL Newcomer who speaks no English! Now what? Here are 3 ways you can prepare to make a smooth transition for your ELL, your class and yourself.
Knowing how to support Ells in math is a challenge for Math teachers. Many of our ELLs are STRONG math students, yet do not score well simply because they don’t understand the questions. Gone are the days when math test questions are ...
Dear teacher, when you welcome an ELL newcomer into your classroom, it is not easy. On top of that you are already feeling at capacity. You have a wonderful and warm heart, but your focus might be on “How can I deal with this new student when I have no...
Is precise math vocabulary really THAT important? If my kids can “do the math” isn’t that the point? I know there are math teachers thinking this. Well, I totally understand where this is coming from folks. I know as a kid; I didn’t understand...
ELL Newcomer sharing pictures of his home with the class to build vital connections