Teaching Recently Arrived English Learners/ Newcomers Resources
Smile!
Building a positive relationship on the first day is the most important thing you can do for your Newcomers.
You do not need to speak the same language for students to know that you care about them and that they are welcome in your class. ( It is special to them if you know just a few words in their language)
Help your Newcomers feel included in your classroom by displaying books and posters about their culture. This will help them understand that they are welcome!
Best Websites for Beginner Readers
What ELLs Need on the First Day of School
Starting Newcomers on the Right Foot
Getting Started with Beginners
First Week of Back to School Activities
Blog - A World of Language Learners
Colorin Colorado Resources Guide
Welcome to School Video for ELLs
Scaffolding Content Instruction
My ENL Page - English-Spanish Resources (google.com)
My ENL Page - English-Russian-Ukrainian Resources (google.com)
My ENL Page - English-Chinese Resources (google.com)
My ENL Page - English-Somali Resources (google.com)
Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking & Foldables
Supporting Newcomers and SIFE Colorin Colorado Newsletter
Streamlining Newcomer Welcomes
Classroom Labeling Worksheet (Teacher-Made) - Twinkl
I Have a New Multilingual Student
padlet.com/lawilliamson6/help-i-have-english-learners-in-the-classroom-axbr4002w09b
Newcomer Phonics - A World of Language Learners
Using a Sound Wall with MLs - A World of Language Learners
Supporting Elementary Newcomers - A World of Language Learners
Elementary English Language Learners - Serving Multilingual Learners of All Ages (valentinaesl.com) PWIM Strategy
Newcomer/SLIFE Resources (padlet.com)
Creating a Welcoming Environment Video
Spanish Classroom Glossary: Helpful Classroom Words and Phrases
English_survival_phrases_with_pictures.pdf - Google Drive
Using English Learners’ Primary Language in School | Edutopia
3 Common Myths about Retaining ELs and What to Do Instead (middleweb.com)
https://www.ssd2.org/NewcomerResources.aspx
Getting Started https://sites.google.com/a/oswego.org/my-enl-page/home/getting-started-with-enteringbeginner-ell-students
When new families arrive, schools can create a welcoming environment by:
- Providing a school tour and a newcomer packet/welcome kt
- Providing a parent orientation
- Labeling classroom items for beginners
- Learning key phrases in the home language
- Welcome posters in both languages posted in classrooms
- Connecting new arrivals with community resources
- Translating key policies and procedures into the home language
- Understand what a student can do at his/her language proficiency level
Curriculum Ideas
50 Best Resources for ELL Kids
ESL Beginner Vocabulary Pack - ESL Resources (Teacher-Made) (twinkl.com)
Articles
A Beginner’s Guide to Teaching ELLs
Vocabulary
Learn English Through Pictures
ELL2.0 - Oral Language (google.com)
Language Guide in Many Languages
Games
Board Games That Promote Language Learning
Apps
Free Apps to Support Vocabulary Acquisition
11 Apps to Build Literacy for Elementary ELLs
Teaching Language Through Technology
Lessons
Interactive Websites for Learning
PBS-Storytelling with Words and Pictures
Teaching Strategies
12 Ways to Support ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom
Best Sites for Teaching Reading
Learning Language; Learning Content
Learn Key Phrases in Home Languages
Toolkits
Helpful Sample ENL Newsletters
Reading Resources
International Childrens Digital Library
Elementary Resources
http://www.abcya.com/kindergarten_computers.htm
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
http://www.coolkindergarten.com
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/math-games/kindergarten
https://www.ixl.com/ela/kindergarten
https://www.ixl.com/math/kindergarten
For School Leaders
ESL Rural Mural https://sites.google.com/site/eslruralmural/home