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How do I imbed language scaffolding strategies for ELL’s?
These language scaffolding strategies for ELL’s are perfect to imbed in teaching materials like graphic organizers!

What sheltered instructional strategies for English language learners actually work?
Elementary teachers, these sheltered instructional strategies for English Language Learners can be used all year long!

How we planned our engaging IB cross-curricular Sharing the Planet inquiry!
IB teachers, take a behind-the-scenes into the planning of our cross-curricular Sharing the Planet inquiry for second grade students! See how we weave in standards from across subject areas for this inquiry-based exploration of Habitats, Plants and Animals!

5 Hispanic Heritage Read Alouds that teach Growth Mindset
These Hispanic Heritage Read alouds are perfect for teaching your elementary students about Growth Mindset!

Consistency Counts: Teaching Strategies for ELLs that Reduce Cognitive Load
Consistency is one of the most commonly overlooked teaching strategies for ELLs. Learn how predictability supports your multilingual elementary students!

How can we teach idioms meaning effectively in our ELL classrooms?
How can we effectively teach idioms meanings to our ELL students? Read for idioms examples and easy teaching strategies to support your bilingual learners with English idioms today!
How do I imbed language scaffolding strategies for ELL’s?
What sheltered instructional strategies for English language learners actually work?
How we planned our engaging IB cross-curricular Sharing the Planet inquiry!
5 Hispanic Heritage Read Alouds that teach Growth Mindset
Consistency Counts: Teaching Strategies for ELLs that Reduce Cognitive Load