Spread the loveWhen supporting multilingual students in the early grades, it is important to consider the child’s age and developmental level. For younger students, it may be helpful to provide simplified versions of texts in their second language as well as instructional materials in their first language. For older students, it may be more beneficial to provide both versions of materials as well as opportunities for oral and written expression. It is also important to be mindful of the child’s peers and their perceptions of multilingualism. If the child is the only multilingual student in his or her class, it […]

Spread the loveSight words allow young kids to build fluency and speed when reading. The Dolch words are traditionally separated into groups by grade level, ranging from pre-kindergarten to third grade, with the nouns being placed on a separate list. There are 315 Dolch Sight Words, which can all be found below. Pre-K Dolch Sight Words (40 words) a, and, away, big, blue, can, come, down, find, for, funny, go, help, here, I, in, is, it, jump, little, look, make, me, my, not, one, play, red, run, said, see, the, three, to, two, up, we, where, yellow, you Kindergarten Dolch […]

Spread the loveAn activity-based curriculum (ABC) is a learning model that emphasizes engaging students in hands-on active learning experiences. According to the ABC website, “ABC is a collaborative effort of educators, parents, and others who believe that learning should be based on real-life experiences and that every student is capable of success. The philosophy of ABC is that learning occurs through experiences that are meaningful, relevant, and exciting.” ABC is particularly effective in promoting students’ engagement and motivation. According to the website, “ABC provides opportunities for students to use their brains, hearts, and hands in integrated, meaningful ways. They are […]