English Language Learners
Discover ways to optimize instruction to address the needs of students who are learning English.
Why Science Class Is the Perfect Place to Build Language Fluency
From word walls to peer presentations, these classroom strategies help students thrive as scientists and English learners.423Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.10 Brilliant Uses of Edtech in 2025
We asked educators to share the creative ways they’re solving problems, bolstering classroom learning experiences, and streamlining time-consuming tasks.
12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners
Every teacher has faced the struggle of encouraging students to speak. Here's a list of a fun activities to get your students to talking.106.7kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.21.1kYour content has been saved!
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6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
We interviewed educators with decades of experience in teaching ELLs and tapped a network of experts and observers to find the strategies that work.51.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Making Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms
When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.Using Canva to Support English Learners
This popular design tool can be used to have students engage in activities that amplify creativity and provide linguistic support.450Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.10.6kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Supporting Neuroplasticity in Multilingual Learners
Challenging, culturally responsive assignments can create a dynamic that supports students’ language development and critical thinking.
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.25kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Tailoring Instruction to Support English Language Learners
Setting up a self-contained classroom for English language learners bolsters academics and helps students reach fluency faster.3.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Strategies That Help Multilingual Students Learn Content and English at the Same Time
Teachers can use these strategies to help keep students who are still learning English on track with their peers.6 Ways Technology Can Help You Teach Reading More Effectively
When used well, tech tools can reveal where students are struggling, highlight their progress, and challenge and inspire them to improve.Using PBL to Support Young English Learners
These ideas for project-based learning can help students in preschool to grade 2 grow their language skills as they learn content.256Your content has been saved!
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Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers
How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.17.2kYour content has been saved!
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