Looking for new resources to add to your classroom for the fall? These three content-focused dictionaries are just what your students need!
This week, Dr. Mooney shares a resource that tells the stories of 100 immigrant women who have changed the world. Their stories may inspire your students to reach toward their goals and find ways to positively affect the world, as well.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What is it like to be a newcomer student in a U.S. school? Dr. Mooney reviews a powerful non-fiction account that provides insight into students’ lives.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What do you do when a student new to the English language arrives in your classroom? Read this week’s catch up article for a few suggestions.
Sometimes bilingual students seem uninterested in speaking their native language with others. Although this is a complex issue, there are at least three reasons that might be at the heart of their reluctance.
This non-fiction account of a high school class of refugees, who spoke multiple languages, provides detailed insight into how a teacher navigated the multilingual environment. It also leads the reader to empathy for the challenges newcomers face.
A resource that can help you communicate more effectively with your English Learners and their families.
When a new student who speaks little English joins your classroom, it can create stress for everyone. However, the opportunity can be exciting and enriching when the teacher leverages the right tools and resources.
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Infographic
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop
The Universal Language of Pictures: A Critical Tool for Advancing Student Writing by Beth Olshansky provides a strong rationale for leading students to begin their writing projects with artwork. You can read my article about a few of her ideas, but w...
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Enjoyed learning about this alternative to frontloading vocabulary. I think there are many teachers out there who teach using a discovery method like you shared in the magnetism lesson example, but they don’t realize the importance of connectin...
