Adapted from Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners, here are ten essential questions to answer about the cultural, academic, and family backgrounds of the ELLs in your classroom. Read More
Access this free download to see 11 simple ways to promote a multilingual ecology in your classroom. Read More
Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, creator of the SING.PLAY.LOVE. ® program, shares practical, fun, and easy ways to intentionally teach key skills for self-regulation and social-emotional growth. A music therapist and early childhood specialist, Anne shares songs, strategies, and stories from her extensive work "in the wild" with young children. Read More
What are some best practices for educators working with dual language learners in early childhood settings? Find out in this coffee chat, presented by the authors of the new book Teaching Dual Language Learners. Experts Lisa López and Mariela Páez will introduce their book and talk about two of the topics it covers: 1) teachers’ beliefs and 2) practices that can promote the literacy development of bilingual children. Read More
Read this excerpt from The Capute Scales: Cognitive Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic & Auditory Milestone Scale to get an inside look at Chapter 1: The Development of the Capute Scales. Read More
Read this excerpt from Teaching Dual Language Learners: What Early Childhood Educators Need to Know to get a preview of Chapter One, Introduction to Dual Language Learners (DLLs). Read More
Reading with young children can help to support their language and literacy development in early childhood. Use these tips, adapted from Connecting Through Talk, to help you make the most of your shared reading time with your young ones. Read More
As we move into the hazy days of summer, guide children's play in ways that will help them develop skills that will serve as launching pads for learning. Read More
Oral language is one of the most important skills your students can master—both for social and academic success. Read More
Read the excerpt of the first chapter of Effective Literacy Instruction for Learners with Complex Support Needs, Second Edition. Read More
