Giving Newcomers a Warm Welcome
Making sure newcomers get a great first impression is important. One way of welcoming newcomers is to make welcome signs in various languages. This allows students to see how diverse the school is.
Read Aloud's
Below, I have provided examples of children's literature that can be read in english and other languages.
Video's
Children coming to an new environment for the first time may experience culture shock. This video provides an example of how culture shock looks like.
This resources teaches educators how to do guided reading with ESL students
Extra Teacher Resources
- This website includes many video and audio recordings, along with activities for any ESL / ELL. http://www.esl-lab.com
- This website is filled with lesson plans, quizzes, various links for teachers and students to both use. http://www.eslgold.com
- This website provides teachers with many printable activities such as phonics. Teachers can find a range of resources that will make any ELL/ ESL comfortable in their learning environment. http://mes-english.com
- Supporting English Language Learners: A practical guide for Ontario educators Grades 1 to 8, 2008, Appendix pg. 99-120: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/esleldprograms/guide.pdf
- STEP: Steps to English Proficiency A Guide for Users, January 2012, pg. 3-17, 21-22 http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesELL/Assessment/STEP/STEPUserGuide_January2012.pdf