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Adopting a Language-Focused Approach to Play
This concept tool provides an overview for adopting a language-focused approach to play for multilingual children in PreK- third grade. This is the first of five resources intended to support PreK-3 educators to advocate for and incorporate joyful learning with multilingual children in their setting.
Resource Details View Download NowAdopting a Language-Focused Approach to Transitions Across PreK-3 Settings
This concept tool provides an overview of equitable, language-focused approaches to multilingual children’s transitions across programs, districts, schools and grade levels (PreK-K, K-1, 1-2 and 2-3).
See the Teaching in PreK-3 page for context.
Resource Details View Download NowAre We Ready? Recommended Readings and References
This list has recommended readings and references for PreK-3 educators and leaders to use to explore equitable language-focused transitions for multilingual children and their families.
See the Teaching in PreK-3 page for context.
Resource Details View Download NowConcept Tool: A Language-Focused Approach to Planning Equitable Learning Opportunities
A language-focused approach to planning applies an equity and language lens to the design of active and engaging learning opportunities for young children. Explore this tool to learn more about the what, how and why of a language-focused approach to planning equitable learning opportunities for multilingual children.
Resource Details View Download NowELD Essentials
This flyer shows how WIDA English language development resources fit together. This resource is intended to serve as an entry point for teachers, administrators, state staff, etc. who are new to WIDA’s ELD system of support.
Resource Details View Download NowExplaining ELL Status (multiple languages)
Use this flyer in intake centers or at parent-teacher conferences as you explain the process of screening students and identifying them as ELLs. This flyer, available in several languages, explains how ELLs are identified and what that status means for students. Use it to help parents understand the purpose of screening and language testing.
Resource DetailsFamily Connections Through Home Languages
This flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowFamily Connections Through Home Languages (Arabic)
This Arabic-language flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowFamily Connections Through Home Languages (Dari)
This flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
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This Korean-language flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
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This flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowFamily Connections Through Home Languages (Simplified Chinese)
This Simplified Chinese-language flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowFamily Connections Through Home Languages (Spanish)
This Spanish language flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowFamily Connections Through Home Languages (Ukrainian)
This Ukrainian-language flyer provides educators with information on how home languages play an important role in maintaining communication and relationships with family.
Resource Details View Download NowGathering Information: Become an Ethnographer
Become an ethnographer to observe and learn more about how, where, and why multilingual children play. This is the second resource of five intended to support PreK-3 educators to advocate for and incorporate joyful learning with multilingual children in their setting.
Resource Details View Download NowGathering Information: Become an Interviewer
Talking with others about play for multilingual children in your local context will help you grow your knowledge and be culturally and linguistically responsive as you integrate play into your teaching practice. This is the third resource of five intended to support PreK-3 educators to advocate for an incorporate joyful learning with multilingual children in their setting.
Resource Details View Download NowGathering Information: Become an Observer
Language-focused play observations focus on how a child is using language to make meaning and interact with others during play. Educators can use the information gathered from their observations to inform their teaching practices. This is the fourth resource of five intended to support PreK-3 educators to advocate for an incorporate joyful learning with multilingual children in their setting.
Resource Details View Download NowLet’s Play! for Leaders
This concept tool provides ideas for leaders about integrating play into their settings through professional learning, school or program structures, and family and community engagement. This is the fifth resource of five specifically intended to support PreK-3 leaders to advocate for and incorporate joyful learning with multilingual children in their setting.
Resource Details View Download NowSample School Community Assets and Interests Survey
PreK-3 educators can use this tool when planning to connect with families about their communities, family assets and interests.
Resource Details View Download NowShifting Mindsets Reflection Tool
PreK-3 educators can use this tool to reflect on their mindsets and how those mindsets can positively impact transition practices with multilingual children and their families.
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