Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
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This Month's Highlights
ELL Starter Kit
This starter kit provides helpful informal assessment forms for PK-12 educators who work with ELLs.
Educators will find monthly tracking forms that assess students' level of progress on reading and language skills; a glossary of common Spanish phrases; and a list of Spanish-English cognates.
Ideas for First-Year Teachers?
One of our Ning members has asked for tips from other ELL educators as he gets ready for his first year of teaching K-5 ELLs. Any ideas? Share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions on the Colorín Colorado Ning!
Books and Authors
New Booklist! Celebrating Ramadan and Eid
Learn about the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr from a child's point of view with this booklist from Colorín Colorado.
Readers will learn about the cycle of the Ramadan moon, traditions in different countries, and what Ramadan is like for children. A number of the books include glossaries, educational notes, and anecdotes from the authors and illustrators.
The More-Than-Just-Surviving Handbook
by Barbara Law and Mary Eckes
The newest edition of this helpful handbook presents a variety of strategies for addressing daily challenges that both ESL and mainstream teachers face in the classroom, such as: How do I prepare for a new ESL student? How do I balance the needs of students at different reading levels? How do I manage difficult classroom behavior? An excerpt from the first chapter is available on the Portage & Main Press website.
New on Colorín Colorado!
New Professional Booklists for Educators
We are pleased to present a new set of booklists featuring professional titles, many of which have been featured in our monthly book reviews. We hope you'll find lots of useful ideas and resources from these publications!
ELL Resources for Librarians
The library is an important resource for ELLs and their families. While serving a diverse, bilingual population presents a number of challenges, the library can be a lifeline for students and families. Learn more about serving ELLs in school and public libraries from our new section for librarians!
Recommended Resources
"Write It, Film It" Summer Video Contest
Central casting at AdLit.org and Reading Rockets is looking for young, creative writers and filmmakers to participate in our Exquisite Prompt "Write It, Film It" Summer Video Contest. Choose from our list of seven prompts inspired by the authors of the Exquisite Corpse Adventure!
Edutopia: Summer Rejuvenation Guide
It's time for you to take some time to relax, reflect, and unwind. Whether your summer plans call for heading off on an adventure or reading a good book, you'll find resource-packed ideas in Edutopia's Summer Rejuvenation Guide: 10 Tips to Help You Relax, Reflect, and Recharge for the Coming School Year.
The guide also offers a number of ways to connect with other educators throughout the summer through networking — in person and online! The guide is available as a free download; user e-mail address is requested.
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