Creating A Welcoming Environment

Invite Culture Into the Classroom

“It’s imperative that students and teachers know each other beyond the subjective cultural experiences that each may bring to the classroom, and that educators possess an understanding of diverse cultures but not stereotype people into a one-size-fits-all cultural mold.”

Creating a Welcoming Classroom EnvironmentOn a daily basis, ELLs are adjusting to new ways of saying and doing things. As their teacher, you are an important bridge to this unknown culture and school system. There are a number of things you can do to help make ELLs' transitions as smooth as possible.

A Classroom Where Everyone Feels WelcomeSix strategies for building the strong relationships with students that are the heart of a culturally inclusive classroom community.

Strategies for ELL Success: A Guide for Educators

Creating a Welcoming Classroom

Culturally Diverse Books

Books & Authors

Invite Language Into the Classroom

“You do not need to speak the same language to feel someone’s love.”

-Tan Huynh

Incorporating Students’ Native Languages to Enhance Their LearningTeachers don’t have to speak students’ first languages to make room for these languages in middle and high school classrooms.

Copy of DUALBILINGUALLABELSfortheclassroom.pdf

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Post a Visual Daily Schedule

Even if Multilingual Learners (MLs) do not understand the words you are saying, they are most likely picking up on the routines and structure of each day. Post a visual schedule so they can have a general sense of the upcoming day.

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