If topics related to political violence or unrest come up in your classroom, there are some things you can do to navigate the conversation with sensitivity and care, especially if you teach ELLs. Learn more from these tips below.
Learn how to build a strong, caring community in your classroom and how to ensure that ELLs feel part of that community as well.
Learn what experienced educators suggest for creating shared expectations in the classroom around respectful behavior and managing conflict.
Learn how to give students the tools and language they need to participate in classroom discussions, express opinions, and navigate disagreement.
Here are some tips for talking about tough topics when they come up in the classroom.
This article includes tips for navigating conversations about race and racism with ELLs, as well as resources for further learning and reflection.
The following resources can be used to address the impacts of the massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Sentence frames and sentence starters are "fill in the blank" phrases and sentences that provide the structures or patterns that students need to express themselves.
ELL expert Susan Lafond on why educating ELLs is a team effort
ELL expert Susan Lafond describes the many team players who are integral to ELL success.
These books are related to popular public television programs from PBS, such as Alma's Way, Molly of Denali, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, and Sesame Street.