Teaching math in a dual language classroom can be a unique and rewarding experience. With emergent bilingual students who speak both Spanish and English, it's
Are you a new Dual language teacher? Welcome! I hope you'll find this tips helpful! This post may contain affiliate links. It might seem obvious, duh I'm a teacher of course I have to be patient! It is so different when you have a room full of kiddos who are learning a language. You will give directions and some students will give you a blank stare because they have no idea what just happened. Let me tell you, when teaching language learners, you will have to find the patience you didn't know you had. Speaking to a group of kids who are learning a language will not be easy. You will become more and more creative to get your point across. When you feel like you're about to lose it, take a deep breath and remember you can do this! Wether you're a one or two-teacher model, work with your colleagues whenever it's possible. It will make your life easier! It will lessen your work load and you might find a good teacher friend to go out with on Fridays! Plan together, help each other and share ideas. Dual language works better when all teachers are working as a team!! If you're lucky enough to have your district give you a scope and sequence or a pacing guide you've hit the jackpot! Read it! Learn it! Use it! If your district does not provide one, look at your standards and try mapping out one or two weeks. This is also when #2 comes into place, work with your team. Divide up the load and collaborate. I know this might seem dumb but my first year teaching I bought a planner that I didn't really use because I didn't like it. I refused to buy a new one because I didn't want to spend again but I wish I had. Planners are not just about having pretty paper to write with. Your planner will become your bible. Take it to all faculty and grade level meetings. This is my favorite planner. I have been using it for two years now and I love how flexible it is to my needs. I can add pages, folders, and don't even get me started on the cute stickers and washi tape! I know you probably already heard in all your college classes that it takes YEARS to acquire a new language. Your students will not become 100% fluent in a year. The Dual Language program takes time. However, if you stay true to the program, follow the guidelines and don't give up when you're working on a target language you WILL see results and progress. Use visuals, gestures, peer discussions, sentence stems, etc. It will be difficult at the beginning but your students WILL learn the language. Do not be afraid to ask for help. You will need to reach out to someone MANY times during the school year. Veteran teachers still ask for help. No one will think less of you because you are asking for help. I'm also here to help!! If you need help finding a resource, setting up centers or need classroom advice, contact me and I'll be happy to help! If you feel the urge to prepare over the summer (also completely ok if you're not), begin by making a list of the must-have resources you will need in your classroom (word walls, schedule, rules,objectives, etc..)That will give you time to THEN move on to the cutesy wants. Some BONUS tips from fellow dual language teachers: "Lots and lots of patience. They're will be a lot of changes your 2nd year and every year after." - Veronica "Get your hands on the curriculum and study it well. Make sure you have a print rich environment in BOTH languages!" - Janie "Love your students as much as you can! It encourages and comforts them in what can be a very stressful process." - Adriana Good luck! Remember we are here to help <3 SaveSave
These Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions are designed to support students as they learn to read carefully and find evidence to support their answers to text-based questions.For online learning, using the new TpT Digital Tool, these reading passages and questions can be assigned thr...
Are you embarking on a journey as a new dual immersion teacher? Congratulations! As someone who started teaching in Spanish dual immersion during my sixth
Jenga game cards are easily my favorite way to teach and reinforce basic math fact, phonics, or grammar practice.
When researching Spanish bilingual education, I couldn't find any visuals of a Kindergarten dual immersion classroom. So, here you go, come look!
Six powerful professional development books books that every bilingual teacher should read to enhance their pedagogy engage students effectively, and cultivate a thriving bilingual classroom.
An important way to build relationships in your classroom is with a morning meeting. One of the components of morning meeting is a “game.” As a Spanish immersion teacher, I am always looking for easy, quick games that can be used during this portion of the day. I often use equity sticks and let the ... Read More about 12 Morning Meeting Games in Spanish
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Making rhymes and playing with words is one of the most reliable indicators that children are getting control of language. They are becoming aware of words and sounds and can manipulate these to express themselves -- and impress others! --Patricia Cunningham, Phonics They Use (1995) I live with a two-year-old and a four-year-old and phrases like "Silly Billy" and "Okie dokie, Artichokie!" are spoken almost hourly. Why? Because they're so much fun to say! AND because, like magic, my girls pay more attention to me when I rhyme! I consulted my Facebook friends for some examples of short Spanish rhyming phrases and I loved their responses. I think these would be perfect for any bilingual teacher to incorporate into her daily dialogues. Remember, they're like MAGIC! Kids listen to them AND they repeat them. Of course, they might confuse them at times too. My two-year-old told her nursery teacher at church today, "See you later, crocodile!" :) Baby steps...baby steps!
In a dual-language classroom, sometimes you're the student and sometimes you're the teacher. Here's what it's like for 6-year-old Merari.
Are you ready to conquer the challenge of teaching dual language reading comprehension in a bilingual or Spanish immersion class? Let's dive in and unpack six
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How a TK-6 Two-Way Spanish Dual Immersion School located in San Jose, CA uses instructional strategies to increase academic success in an ELL classroom.
Do you know what cognates are? Do you use them in your classroom? If you have ELLs in your classroom (even if you're not a bilingual teacher) you should be using them!! Or maybe you are a Dual Language teacher and have students learning Spanish? Use cognates!! For some strange reason my students adore that little word and we talk about it EVERY SINGLE DAY in our classroom. If you were to come into my classroom and ask one of my students what cognates are, they would simply say: words that sound about the same in English or Spanish and share a similar meaning. That's it! Pretty easy to understand...right? Let's see some examples from the Cognates Wall in my classroom: Some cognates are spelled the same in English and Spanish, some others aren't and that's ok. Like I tell my kids: as long as they sound close to another word and they remind you of a word in Spanish. Why should I use cognates in my classroom? Cognates are a super powerful strategy to use with ELLs. They are able to make a connection between the two languages and build their comprehension. Every time we are getting ready to read a new text, I immediately ask my students to look for cognates and underline them. Other times, while my students and I are talking, a cognate will come up. I usually say very quickly and excited: THAT'S A COGNATE!! Eventually, the kids start telling me when they find one and it becomes an exciting little game! WATCH OUT FOR FALSE COGNATES!! Unfortunately there are some words that appear to be cognates but they aren't. Remember that cognates have a similar sound and definition. Some words sound the same in English and Spanish but they DO NOT share the same definition. For example: the word embarrassed is usually misused by bilingual students because it sounds similar to "embarazada" in Spanish which means pregnant! We certainly don't want our kids misusing that word lol! The word carpet in English is similar to "carpeta" in Spanish. However, "carpeta" means folder. If you are going to teach cognates to your kids, you gotta watch out for these tricky words. Remember, when in doubt, just Google it! If you tell your students about false cognates they will be aware and understand not all words are cognates! And let me tell you... they will LOVE to find those false cognates. Here is a link to my favorite list of cognates. (By the way Colorin Colorado is an amazing website with very helpful articles on teaching ELLs). I use this list every day! Remember to talk to your students about false cognates, they will learn to recognize them faster than you think!
This is my first year teaching in a Dual Language program and, to be honest, I was a little nervous. With all the “requirements”, student movement and team-teaching it seemed really ov…
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Awesome collection of Spanish Vocabulary printables for Spanish Preschool, Spanish Immersion Kindergarten, and Elementary Spanish. Browse by resource or theme!
Awesome collection of Spanish Vocabulary printables for Spanish Preschool, Spanish Immersion Kindergarten, and Elementary Spanish. Browse by resource or theme!
That’s why in this blog post, we will explore five essential bilingual classroom must haves that every dual language teacher needs to feel set up for success
Are you ready to conquer the challenge of teaching dual language reading comprehension in a bilingual or Spanish immersion class? Let's dive in and unpack six
In this article, we’re excited to share with you some reading resources we created to meet the same reading standards in Chinese Language Arts, and we hope you can find them useful for your Chinese immersion classroom.
Inside: A peek into dozens of Spanish classrooms, of all kinds, shapes, and sizes! A well-designed room won’t make or break your teaching. Oh, but it can make a difference in how you and your students feel. Some of you have very limited options, and very tight budgets. There’s some serious classroom eye-candy here, but the
"How do I teach writing in a dual language classroom?" A big part of my job now is mentoring other teachers, and one of the most common questions I get from
Meant to complement our Essential Spanish Word Sorts Book, Confused Sounds in Spelling and Reading is a powerful demonstration tool, ideal for bilingual and dual immersion language programs. The cards unlock often-confused sounds such as soft and hard c and g and doubled consonants such as ll and rr. Use the cards in a pocket chart (sold separately) to model the sorts the student will be doing independently in class work, homework,literacy centers, and fun group or partner activities. The included Really Good Stuff® Activity Guide suggests effective ways to sort the categories and reinforce the learning through games and center activities.. 4-Column Desktop Pocket Chart sold separately.
SORT: PALABRAS DE SUMA Y RESTA This sort is a Spanish resource for your ESL, Spanish immersion or dual-immersion classrooms. Help students learn to identify key words in word problems. Can be used in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classrooms. Students would cut out key words/phrases from the bottom section and glue underneath the proper operation (suma o resta). Can be used as an assessment, small group or whole group hands-on practice.
That’s why in this blog post, we will explore five essential bilingual classroom must haves that every dual language teacher needs to feel set up for success
the advantages of being bilingual or multilingual: a collection of articles and infographics
It's the end of the year, can't believe how busy we are, but please, someone out there, please tell me you remember this one! I taught the Spanish version to my Kinders last week with the good old hand clap game, but it was totally foreign to them. So parents, if you remember, maybe you can help me out. It's a goodie, but boy oh boy I hope it's not that much of any oldie.Marinero3 Sailors
Bilingual Classroom Rules Posters deliver practical rules for a smoothly managed classroom! → These visual classroom rules are great for bilingual students or dual-language programs. → These classroom rules will remind your students of your classroom expectations while making a cute and welcoming learning environment! The complete set includes these 12 basic rules: 2 color version and 1 Black and White Version ✅Keep your hands to yourself. ✅Listen to your teacher. ✅Share. ✅Clean up. ✅Be kind and respectful. ✅Raise your hand. ✅Stand in line. ✅Work quietly. ✅Don't scream. ✅Don't run. ✅Don't bully. ✅Don't fight. Directions for Use: Select the size(s) you want to print. There are 3 sizes for your convenience. Print each classroom rule picture card and trim to remove white edges (optional). Hang the cards in your classroom as a decoration and reference to remind students of classroom expectations. For best results, print on cardstock and laminate before use. Thank you for visiting my store!
Typical uses of anchor charts in bilingual literacy centers to boost student reading interaction, classroom procedures, and visual reminders.
Oh my goodness y'all, I had the worst migraine today! A little bit of Excedrin and a Gatorade always seems to work wonders and I can blog again :-). Here are some pics of books we've made in our classroom. I try to make a class book weekly or at least every 2 weeks if possible. After the books are finished I send them home with a different student each day so that they can share it with their families. After each student has taken it home we add it to our class library. The class books are usually the first selected in the library. At the end of the year I draw names to see who gets to keep the books. My students love them! The 1st book we made was David Shows Us The Rules. After reading David Goes to School we made a circle map about our class rules. Here are pictures from both Cindy and my class. Seriously?!? I need a circle template! That circle is so crooked, it's driving me nuts! I showed the kiddos how to draw David step by step and then they dictated a sentence about a class rule we should have. They turned out really cute! I love, love, love the one Jeanette did. It says "Help your friends" and she drew someone on the floor crying and David helping her up. Hilarious!! The Little Engine That Could Next we read The Little Engine That Could and then made a super easy TLC art project. At least I think it's TLC. I've been doing it for so long that I can't remember for sure. It's super easy! First they draw a railroad track, add the rectangles and the squares, draw the wheels and the smoke and Voila!! it's done. Then the students dictated a sentence about something they can do. Karen wrote "I can write my name". They come up with hilarious things like I can play with my toys and I can eat a sandwich - lol. Grrrrr...I can't get the pics to rotate correctly. So annoying!! Lollipop Chant Cindy's class made this TLC Lollipop chant project. My class hasn't made it yet :(. We'll do it this week!! This project is really easy and teaches the students how to make circles from squares, how to use glue and reviews colors. It's awesome and fun! We also made a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Look Who's In Our Room book but we still need to add letters to our coconut trees. I'll show pics tomorrow. Sandra :)
