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Include visuals and other languages where possible - poems, morning messages, anchor charts etc.
Include visuals and other languages where possible - poems, morning messages, anchor charts etc.
When practicing letter sounds, provide the English word and have student provide the word in their language. Model how to identify letter sounds in a word. Have them phonetically spell the word in their language first and then the English word.
When practicing letter sounds, provide the English word and have student provide the word in their language. Model how to identify letter sounds in a word. Have them phonetically spell the word in their language first and then the English word.
Use of dual language labels has a strong impact on making vocabulary meaningful.
Use of dual language labels has a strong impact on making vocabulary meaningful.
Teaching the class how to count in English and Korean.
Teaching the class how to count in English and Korean.
Include fairy tales, fables, and stories from students' countries. This image is of a well known fable from the Philippines. The class was able to watch a video of the fable on Youtube and read the English subtitles.
Include fairy tales, fables, and stories from students' countries. This image is of a well known fable from the Philippines. The class was able to watch a video of the fable on Youtube and read the English subtitles.
A newly arrived student writing an "I Am..." poem in Spanish. Translated the poem to English after it was completed in home language.
A newly arrived student writing an "I Am..." poem in Spanish. Translated the poem to English after it was completed in home language.
Students created a running list of words that came up in discussions and readings for them to refer back to.
Students created a running list of words that came up in discussions and readings for them to refer back to.
Allow students to read in their first language. EAL library at Spectacle Lake has a growing collection of dual language books. Halifax Public Libraries also has a section of multilingual titles - you may want to share this link with parents.
Allow students to read in their first language. EAL library at Spectacle Lake has a growing collection of dual language books. Halifax Public Libraries also has a section of multilingual titles - you may want to share this link with parents.
Dual language writing prompts with visuals
Dual language writing prompts with visuals
Include students' names in their written language on the desk labels.
Include students' names in their written language on the desk labels.
Use of Multilingual Handwashing posters on communication bulletin board.
Use of Multilingual Handwashing posters on communication bulletin board.
Click here to access EECD Multilingual Covid-19 Related Posters
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Consider dual language or multilingual writing prompts that can be displayed on the LCD for all students to see. Ideal for free-writes/quick-writes.
Consider dual language or multilingual writing prompts that can be displayed on the LCD for all students to see. Ideal for free-writes/quick-writes.
Include other languages in school tweets to reach the parents/guardians and students
Include other languages in school tweets to reach the parents/guardians and students
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