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Most students are not strong in their ability to restate a question even when they have the right answer to share. Restating the question is an important skill because it can help improve students reading and writing. The ability to restate the question is an especially important skill for language learners who may not have as much exposure to what an answer that restates the question sounds like in English. Whether in person or learning virtually, this digital resource can work in any learn

Are you constantly scribbling on the nearest paper scrap, trying to remember conversations you had with families? Do you need to log contact with families during distance learning and in general?This is the perfect resource for you! I created this resource with a busy, on-the-go teacher in mind. Created in Google Sheets, this communication log can be accessed from nearly any device where you are able to log into your Google account, making it easy to log interactions from anywhere at any time.

Teaching online can be difficult when choosing an assessment. Assessments are so important because they help us see growth and provide a basis for instruction. This set is perfect for assessing kindergarten and ESL newcomers or early/emergent learners. This resource comes with ten different assessments to administer to emergent and early learners throughout the year, measuring growth in foundational literacy and numeracy skills. This assessment should be administered 1:1 with screen shar

If you work with special populations, you must know instructional and assessment accommodations for ELLs at the drop of a hat! You will want to implement these class rosters in your building to streamline information and get everyone what they need. Click here for a video preview These class rosters house multiple data points to help make decisions about assessment accommodations for ELLs as the year progresses. The sheet can be printed to use as a hard copy or shared through Google Apps wit

Do your students have no clue how to use Google Slides? Do you need help with Google Slides too? This Google Slide assignment present students with five challenges which can be assigned through the Google Classroom. Whether the goal is to virtually learn or refresh their memory your students will practice five basic tasks including: inserting textinserting an imagemasking an image as a shapehighlighting textcircling text and imagesEach challenge includes an embedded video modeling how to compl

Google Meet icons will be your saving grace whether you are online or want to start preparing your students with procedures while still in the classroom. Students NEED to learn how to navigate the tech platforms we choose. This is SO important, especially when describing which icons you want them to select while distance learning. I have created these google meet icons as visual cue cards to be used during video meets for l ive and recorded lessons. Simply print, cut, and laminate! Icons f

Everything you need to reach your dual language families in both English and Spanish! This bundle is perfect for starting the year or as you gain new students along the way. Build relationships with families and students through each resources unique purpose. PostcardsUse these postcards year round to send positive notes, happy mail, or to simply introduce yourself. There are 7 quotes and 8 grade groups included. Google Forms Family SurveyGain information about literacy, language, culture, and

Are you curious about how to better incorporate their culture into your classroom? Do you wonder about the dynamics of your students' home lives? This survey is a great way to get to know your students, families, language, and cultural background from the start! I believe we can teach at our best when we plan for our students. In order to plan for our students we HAVE to really know them. If your school/districts uses a texting app or e-mail service, the survey can be sent directly to families'

Are your students always early to meetings?Are you looking for a way to prep for your next meet, but still set the objectives and have students prepared on time?This product was made for YOU!These slides were designed to prepare you and your students in the most efficient way possible. Before the meet even begins students have the opportunity to join the meet, read the objectives, gather supplies, and even read a fun joke of the day to set a positive tone before you even turn on your camera.

Whether students are learning online or in person, I know how important it is to teach phonics and word work. Teaching phonics and word work helps students become better readers and writers, and this resource equips students to manipulate language while exploring the change of a simple letter resulting in a whole new meaning. Use the digital resource for modeling, interactive board activities, distance learning, or for at home practice. The print resource has a similar layout, so no matter wh

If you're bored, your students are too. When we know more about them as readers, we can meet them where they are and equip them with the tools they need to grow into well-rounded readers. This inventory is perfect for gauging student interests, figuring out if they are reading at home, learning about their experiences with literacy, and developing an idea for which genres they have spent the most time in. Knowing about students in this way gives them some buy-in toward their education and

Co-teaching can be tough stuff when you want to make sure both teachers are known. Even though language development teachers specialize in language development, they get to know many students through the co-teaching model. Use this template for both English and Spanish speaking communities to introduce yourself however you see fit. This is perfect for building family relationships at the beginning of the year or for new students as they enroll throughout the year. Embed the slides into your Go

Should students be rewarded for attendance?Let's here it from them! Are you looking for a way to engage students in real conversations about real problems they face? This Google Slides project will do just that as it prompts students to think about and discuss the reasoning for and against rewarding attendance in schools: virtually and in person. This resource includes: free resources on the webcollaborative roleschoice board options for all styles of learningvocabulary engagementreal world prom

Struggling to complete your new schedule? Contemplating how to organize all of the students on your caseload and which classroom they are in at specific times? This resource can help! As an English as a Second Language resource teacher, I needed a schedule format that could provide me with the efficiency I needed to make transitions quick and easy for all stakeholders. This product is great for any resource teacher, instructional assistant, speech language pathologist, occupational thereapist,

Are you constantly scribbling on the nearest paper scrap, trying to remember conversations you had with other teachers?Do you need to log contact with colleagues to track important conversations and to hold yourself accountable?This is the perfect resource for you!I created this resource with a busy, on-the-go teacher in mind. Created in Google Sheets, this communication log can be accessed from nearly any device where you are able to log into your Google account, making it easy to log interacti