Sep 11, 2017 | Bilingual, English Learners, ESL, Limited English, LTEL
There is a whole other category of English learners who are struggling to catch up with their native English speaking peers. In an everyday conversation with these students, you might never think they have a problem with the English language. They can be articulate...
Sep 11, 2017 | Brain, English Learning, ESL, Limited English, Music
Are you able to finish this jingle? Give me a break! Give me a break! Break me off __ _____ __ ____ ___ ____ ___? Chances are you were singing it in your head, “Give me a break! Give me a break! Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar!” You may...
Sep 11, 2017 | Brain, English Learning, ESL, Exercise, Limited English, Physical Education
With increasing pressure for educators and schools to raise test scores and graduation rates over the last decade or more, students’ physical activity at school is being reduced, and in some areas eliminated, by cutbacks to recess and physical education classes. One...
Sep 11, 2017 | English Learning, ESL, Limited English, Visual Literacy
Take a look at this image. What is this a picture of? What colors did the artist use and why? What is the artist trying to accomplish? This is a beautiful, brightly-colored chameleon, isn’t it? Take another look. Do you notice the feet on top of the head and in the...
Sep 11, 2017 | Brainwave, Diaphragm, English Learning, ESL, Laughter, Limited English
In Give learning a boost with laughter, we learned the many benefits of laughter and how it can keep your young learners engaged, helping them to retain information while promoting their overall well-being. Now let’s take a look at what is actually happening in the...