Here are FREE pages from my Morning Work / Spiral Daily Math 4th Grade packets.
These versatile Daily Math packets work great as warm-ups, morning work, small group work... AND, they’re fun (!) Your students will enjoy a NEW theme each month.
Print the pages, and give them a try with your students (print in b/w or color – looks great both ways).
These Daily Math packs are aligned to the COMMON CORE math standards in each grade and SPIRAL the standards through the year.
When going back to school, print these cute free clock labels and put them around your clock to help your students learn to tell time. You can use these for any season or theme of classroom decor. Get creative by placing these on top of other backgrounds. Includes background circles for you to use: Cow, Zebra, Glitter Sunburst, Burlap, Chalkboard, and Gray Chevron. Print, laminate and cut out. Use card stock for durability. Includes a label the clock worksheet to help students get off to a good start. Do quick daily activities with time on the analog clock to reinforce this life skill. Have them refer to these labels (they are like training wheels for telling time) until they no longer need them anymore.
As a teacher, I know that you want your classroom to be an environment where English learners feel welcome and respected. As ESL teachers we know that nowhere is this task more daunting than when teaching students who are still mastering the English language. You create an inclusive learning atmosphere that also promotes respect while supporting students in their journey of language acquisition!
No matter what levels or backgrounds your English learners come from, there are some key strategies you can use as a teacher to encourage a respectful learning space for all. In this blog post, I will give you 9 concrete steps you can take to develop and maintain a supportive and inviting classroom for your English learners.
1. Educate Yourself
First, new teachers should invest time in learning about the cultural backgrounds of their students. Read books, articles, attend workshops and also engage in professional development opportunities that focus on cultural competency and diversity. This will help you understand different cultural practices, values, and perspectives. Click here to see my list of must-know ESL terms as a place to start.
2. Foster a Welcoming Environment for Your English Learners
Next, create a classroom atmosphere that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Display multicultural posters, flags, and artwork that reflect the backgrounds of your students. Celebrate cultural holidays, traditions, and achievements to demonstrate respect for various cultures.
3. Promote Dialogue and Open Communication
Encourage students to share their cultural experiences and perspectives, too. Provide opportunities for students to discuss and also learn from each other's cultures. Foster open and respectful communication, where students feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and asking questions about different cultures besides their own.
4. Incorporate Multicultural Resources
Use instructional materials, books, as well as resources that represent a variety of cultures and perspectives. Also, choose literature and texts that showcase diverse characters and cultural experiences. This helps students see themselves and others reflected in the curriculum and fosters understanding and empathy, too.
5. Collaborate with Families of Your English Learners
Engage families in the learning process by inviting them to share their cultural traditions, stories, or artifacts with the class. Teaching cognates and including families to share cognates is a great way to involve families! (For more on cognates, click here to read my blog!) Encourage parents to also participate in cultural celebrations or presentations, too. Establish regular communication channels with families to address any concerns and ensure their cultural perspectives are considered.
6. Respect the Cultural Norms and Practices of English Learners
Be mindful of cultural norms and practices when planning classroom activities and interactions. For example, some cultures place a strong emphasis on respect for authority figures, while others encourage more interactive and collaborative approaches. Finally, adjust your teaching methods accordingly to accommodate different cultural expectations.
7. Address Biases and Stereotypes
Challenge stereotypes and biases that may exist in the classroom or within instructional materials. Foster critical thinking skills and encourage students to also question stereotypes and assumptions about different cultures. Create opportunities for discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
8. Seek Professional Development and Support
Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on cultural sensitivity and diversity. Attend workshops, conferences, or webinars that also provide strategies for creating an inclusive classroom. Seek guidance from experienced colleagues, cultural sensitivity experts, or equity and diversity committees within your school.
9. Reflect on Your Own Biases
Finally, take time for self-reflection to identify and address any personal biases or assumptions you may have. Consider how your own beliefs and values may impact your interactions with students from diverse backgrounds. In addition, continuously work on developing cultural humility and an open mindset, too.
Remember that creating cultural sensitivity is an ongoing process. Indeed, it requires a commitment to learning, self-reflection, and building relationships with students and their families. By promoting cultural understanding and respect, new teachers can create a classroom where every student feels valued, respected, and included.
Suggested Resources:
Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta Hammond: This book explores the principles and practices of culturally responsive teaching and provides strategies for creating an inclusive classroom environment. It offers practical guidance for integrating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into instruction.
"Culturally Proficient Instruction: A Guide for People Who Teach" by Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Delores B. Lindsey, and Randall B. Lindsey: This book provides practical strategies for developing cultural proficiency in teaching. It offers guidance for understanding and addressing students' cultural identities, experiences, and needs.
These are just some of the ways educators can foster an inclusive and respectful environment for English learners. From educating yourself to respecting cultural norms, policies, and practices, these strategies are some of the many ways to help ensure all students have access to equitable education in our classrooms.
However, I have found that there is so much more that can be done. It is crucial to continue having meaningful dialogue with English learners and their families in order to maintain an open line of communication. Don’t hesitate to also reach out for advice and support. Collaborate with your school district, family members, linguists, and other staff members. Openly discuss strategies on how best to approach multicultural resources when teaching English learner students.
Without a doubt, together we can work towards creating a safe and nurturing space where all individuals can grow to their full potential. What steps have you taken in fostering an inclusive environment for English Learners? Sound off in the comments below or follow me on social media to join the conversation.
These cute book worm tags are perfect for Back to School, a literacy night or as a reading incentive. These can also be used if you host a book club for adults or kids.
This is a cute freebie that I made for the teachers at my site and it was a big hit!
Included are:
* cover/credit pages
* idea page with links/directions
* book worm tag
♥ HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE TEACHER ♥
* directions on what to use them for and how to run off/attach
* photos of product included for ideas
* make this adorable gift - your students, teachers or book club friends will LOVE it.
♥ Easy & Practical ♥
• PDF format ( secure ) - no issues with fonts or clipart
• easy No prep student blackline pages or print in color
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Every week I put together a list of 5 great products from members of The Best of Teacher Entrepreneurs Marketing Cooperative (TBOTEMC) with the requirement that each product must be less than $5. With a variety of subjects and a wide range of grades, there just might be something that you can use, so continue to read below and see!
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The perfect place value reference resource! This place value to a billions chart includes all of the printables you need to help support your upper elementary learners. This place value resource includes 3 full size place value to a billions chart in color, a black and white version, and a smaller version for student’s math notebooks. Give your students the visual support they need and help them master place value.
Using the internet, bilingual dictionary or other printed source in Spanish, students will select a word for each letter of the alphabet, illustrate that word (or cut and paste a pic) in the box and write the word in the space provided. More advanced students may write a sentence. Perfect Chromebook activity for beginner L2 students!
In this school themed digital task cards deck your little learners select the correct CVC word for the picture given. Digital task cards offer an engaging way to learn in your classroom or in distance learning situations. Boom Cards™ are exciting, interactive, and fun! This paperless phonics resource works well for Back-to-School, but may also be used at any time during the year.
Start the new school year off by focusing on listening skills first. These amusing plays require NO PREP, NO MEMORIZATION, and NO student reading. Instructions also include several ideas to encourage active listening. Such an enjoyable way to begin your classes!
Divisibility rules give you a quick way to identify whether a number is divisible by another number or not, without using long division. These posters are nice and big so that the kids can read it easily and therefore it prints on multiple pages. You decide on the color scheme that you prefer. It is the perfect classroom and bulletin board decoration!
As always, I encourage comments and any ideas or suggestions by emailing me at reneeheiss@gmail.com
These are some fun, doodle PNG stickers or stamps that can be placed on student work done on Google Slides™. Simply cut and paste the saying and design you would like to attach to completed work, assignments, and assessments.
As they are png files, they can be re-sized and turned around to suit your needs.
There are 49 slides of stickers, with each slide containing 2 stickers. The cover picture and thumbnail will give you an idea of what is available.
You have many different colours/colors to choose from. Please email me at chuck@chuckscornucopia.com with any requests for colours/colors or sayings.
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