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PDST Technology in Education (PDSTTiE) Using Digital Technology to Support EAL Learners video

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Video Overview

Dearbhla O'Sullivan, Scoil Mhuire Tullamore, describes how she uses digital technology to welcome and support EAL learners.

Description

A teacher describes how the school uses technology to enhance learning for all pupils in particular EAL learners. The school also uses technology to support parents with enrolment. Apps mentioned to support language translation and literacy include the app and . Technology supports vocabulary development across the curriculum.

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Digital Learning Framework

This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):

Teaching & Learning (1 Learner Outcomes)

1.1 Statement: Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.

Teaching & Learning (3. Teachers' Individual Practice)

3.3 Statement: The teacher selects and uses teaching approaches appropriate to the learning objective and to pupils' learning needs Teachers are aware of, and purposefully use, a range of digital technologies appropriate to the learning objectives and learning needs of their pupils when designing learning activities.

Visit DL Planning to explore what other areas of the DLF are supported in this video, and to help you to plan for digital learning in your class.
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Using digital technology to support EAL learners

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Dearbhla O'Sullivan, Scoil Mhuire Tullamore, describes how she uses digital technology to welcome and support EAL learners.

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Education Support Centres Ireland (ESCI) and Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) resources from Ukrainian Language Drop-In Clinics 

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ESCI - Education Support Centres Ireland - Ukrainian Language/ Resources

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ESCI - Education Support Centres Ireland Find Teacher CPD courses for all centres nationally. Information about Education Centre regions and listings for all centres

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Бібліотечна служба округу Кілкенні/Kilkenny County Council Library Service

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Oide Leading English Language Support in Post Primary Schools, November 2023

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English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland (ELSTA) website

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On October 10th, 2023, an Extraordinary General Meeting of ELSTA passed a majority vote to dissolve this association.

We are sorry to inform you we are no longer accepting new members.

This website will close on December 31st 2023.

Please contact Oide at Oide.ie for support for EAL.

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ELSTA Ireland, EAL, multilingualism, Irish, primary and post primary teachers

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ELSTA English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland that supports teachers in Ireland who teach English language learners. We offer networking and professional development for Primary and Post-Primary teachers. We support multilingualism in Ireland.

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Welcome to Languages Connect. Languages connect people, broaden horizons, enable more career opportunities and enrich life experiences.

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Mother Tongues - Bilingualism: a gift that lasts a lifetime

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Bilingualism: a gift that lasts a lifetime Parents Language Explorers Mother Tongues Festival Book a talk! Impact stories Isaac’s StoryRead moreGiulia’s StoryClick HereCaoimhe’s StoryClick Here Previous slide Next slide Isaac’s Story Read More Caoimhe’s Story Read More Haniya’s Story Read More Nina’s Story Read More View all Discover more in our Learning Hub! The Learning

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European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe Supporting the Linguistic Integration of Refugees from Ukraine Resources

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The Council of Europe has developed a set of tools to support member states in their efforts to respond to the challenges faced by those who are providing language support to children arriving from Ukraine as the children adjust to their new environment and their new schools. Some of these tools have been written recently with this purpose in mind. Others are adapted from the Toolkit for adults which was developed as part of the Council of Europe's Linguistic Integration of Adult Migrants (LIAM) project, This is available on this website.

These tools have been created and selected as being especially useful in the early stages of language support with newly arriving refugee children. They are designed to assist organisations, teachers and volunteers who are providing language support for refugee children arriving from Ukraine with no knowledge, or very little knowledge, of the language of the new country. These nine tools have now also been translated into the languages of the neighbouring countries receiving the largest numbers of fugitives from the war in Ukraine: Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak/Czech.

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ECML/CELV > Resources > Supporting the linguistic integration of refugees from the Ukraine

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European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML), Centre européen pour les langues vivantes (CELV)

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European Centre of Modern Languages of the Council of Europe Teaching Materials for Pre-School and Primary School Students from Ukraine

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Оксана Нестерова

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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Resources (compiled by Coláiste Nano Nagle, Limerick)

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http://www.worksheetworks.com (printable worksheets for cursive writing etc)

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org

http://www.onestopenglish.com

http://www.agendaweb.org

http://www.123listening.com

http://www.5minuteenglish.com
http://www.betteratenglish.com
http://www.eltbase.com good quizzes students can do

http://www.englishwsheets.com excellent resource

http://www.engvid.com great video lessons for students

http://www.kahoot.com interactive, general resource

http://www.flocabulary.com interactive games, excellent, paid

http://www.quizlet.com for flashcards

http://www.englishpage.com/ good interactive exercises

http://www.esllibrary.com membership / subscription

http://www.teachchildrenesl.com/ downloadable worksheets etc for teachers, good with two fun interactive matching games

http://www.esl-kids.com/ good resource for worksheets, games, songs etc

http://supersimplelearning.com/ songs and rhymes for younger beginners

http://www.eslkidstuff.com/gamesmenu.htm Membership site but lots of free samples to be found also.

http://www.eslkidsworld.com/ Got everything from songs, flashcards, phonics to power point presentation

http://kidseslgames.com/ interactive games

http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/ Excellent site full of free Eal materials and EaL games. Excellent interactive quizzes etc, avoid all the sponsored content!

http://www.learningchocolate.com/ A really cool website for learning vocabulary

http://www.grammarmancomic.com/ Website with comics for reading, grammar and vocabulary skills

http://www.starfall.com/ website to help students with reading check out the talking library

http://www.storybird.com - enables collaborative story writing and could be fantastic for EAL learners, mainly for lower post primary. Subscription

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish includes recent news reports that you can listen to and read with key vocabulary being highlighted. There are quizzes, Phrase of the Day, pronunciation help, grammar and topic specific vocabulary.

http://www.englishpage.com excellent for grammar exercises

http://www.eslcafe.com/ in Student's Stuff you will find popular phrasal verbs, slang and grammar tips. There are also forums to join to practise your English with other students. Quizzes

http://www.flo-joe.com is a great resource if you're studying for any of the Cambridge exams. They provide practice tests.

https://ealresources.bell-foundation.org.uk
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
http://www.elsp.ie - Excellent curriculum support material, topic and subject specific Post-primary
https://www.thesaurus.com/writingprompts Short punctuation quizzes: https://www.dictionary.com/games/quizzes/quiz-yourself-on-its-vs-its/ https://www.dictionary.com/games/quizzes/middle-school-punctuation-quiz/ http://www.onestopenglish.com http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise Nursery Rhymes http://www.gameskidsplay.net/jump_rope_ryhmes
Free EAL Apps for primary school students and post primary school students
Tommy's first words in English
App developed by the British Council that offers a great way to learn new words through sets of interactive animations.
Learn English Kids playtime
Another British Council app with fun songs, stories and games
Timmy's starting to read
English language learning for children aged six and younger, also designed by the British Council
Speaking pal English tutor
A very entertaining and highly-interactive app with mini-lessons.

Games on elementary topics such as food, clothing, colors etc..
Learn English for kids by Talk English
Introduces words one at a time with pictures.

Great for all students and parents

The best out there for all ages

N. B. The British Council apps have subscription included to access more material, but there's a lot of free activities offered for free.

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http://www.worksheetworks.com (printable worksheets for cursive writing etc) https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org http://www.onestopenglish.com http://www.agendaweb.org http://www.123listening.com http://www.5minuteenglish.com http://www.betteratenglish.com http://www.eltbase.com good quizzes students can do http://www.englishwsheets.com excellent resource http://www.engvid.com great video lessons for students http://www.kahoot.com interactive, general resource http://www.flocabulary.com interactive games, excellent, paid http://www.quizlet.com for flashcards http://www.englishpage.com/ good interactive exercises http://www.esllibrary.com membership / subscription http://www.teachchildrenesl.com/ downloadable worksheets etc for teachers, good with two fun interactive matching games http://www.esl-kids.com/ good resource for worksheets, games, songs etc http://supersimplelearning.com/ songs and rhymes for younger beginners http://www.eslkidstuff.com/gamesmenu.htm Membership site but lots of free samples to be found also.

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ESCI and ELSTA Welcoming Newly-Arrived Young People and Families Webinar, Tuesday 22nd March 2022

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ESCI / ELSTA Welcoming Newly Arrived Young People and Families

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INTO Welcoming Ukrainian Children to Irish Primary Schools Webinar, Thursday 24th March 2022

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Welcoming Ukranian Children to Irish Primary Schools

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ESCI and ELSTA Learning English as an Additional Language and Beyond Webinar, Wednesday 30th March 2022

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ESCI & ELSTA - Learning English as an Additional Language and Beyond

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ESCI and NEPS Primary Welcoming Children to Our Schools Webinar, Tuesday 5th April 2022

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ESCI & NEPS Welcoming Children to our Schools (Primary)

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ESCI and NEPS Post Primary Welcoming Young People to Our Schools Webinar, Tuesday 5th April 2022

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ESCI & NEPS Welcoming Young People to our Schools (Post Primary)

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ESCI Welcoming and Supporting Newly-Arrived Children from Ukraine and Beyond (Stories from Primary Schools) Webinar, Thursday 7th April 2022

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ESCI Welcoming New Arrivals: Practical Language Learning Ideas for Primary Schools Using Online Resources Webinar, Wednesday 27th April 2022

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ESCI Welcoming and Supporting Newly Arrived Children from Ukraine and Beyond (Stories from Post Primary Schools) Webinar, Wednesday 4th May 2022

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ESCI - Welcoming and Supporting Newly Arrived Children - Experiences and Practical Strategies-Post Primary Teachers & Principals

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European Training Foundation Understanding Ukraine’s Education and Training System and Qualifications Resource Hub

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If you are from a ministry, national agency, school, college, or university, or are an employer, in an EU country, you can find information here which will help you understand Ukraine's education and training system and its qualifications.

We are encouraging Ukrainians applying for work to use the Europass portfolio, including the CV, to describe their skills and qualifications, for ease of understanding and comparability.

This information is available in English and Ukrainian.

For any enquiries please write to us here. ✉

These pages are constantly being updated with new materials - please check back regularly for updates.

Qualifications, standards, and programmes

Individual credentials and accredited providers

Ukraine's education and qualification system

Background information on Ukraine's labour market and migration

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Information for EU member states: authorities, schools / colleges / universities, and employers in the EU

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If you are from a ministry, national agency, school, college, or university, or are an employer, in an EU country, you can find information here which will help you understand Ukraine's education and training system and its qualifications.

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UNICEF Ireland 'Children Uprooted' Teaching Activity

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The aim of this activity is to encourage participants to reflect on what home means to them and what people leave behind when fleeing.
What is lost when you decide to leave your home? Ask participants to Discussion: think about their home here in Ireland. What would they be leaving behind and what would they miss most if they were forced to leave. Suggestions, culture, language, family, friends, neighbours, security, feeling they belong to a place, food, smells, landscape, weather, control of your life or your future.

Activity: Pack Your Bags - Divide the class into family groups​. Tell groups they will be deciding what they would pack for their journey.

1. Hand out 5 index cards per person, ask students to write one item on each card based on what that person in the family wants to bring on the journey. They can discuss as a group, so as not to duplicate items.

Items to think of include:

What will you bring from home that is important to you? - People, pets, toys, food, photos, jewellery.

What items will you need to bring on your journey? - Clothes, hygiene, medicine, survival equipment, phone, charger, coats, blankets, food, money, passport, water, documents, knife, matches, hat, nappies, medicines, sanitary items, soap, toothpaste, toys, cooking equipment, lighter, flashlight etc?

Think again of anything cultural or age-specific - Koran, prayer mat, bible

2. Ask groups to collect all the items together and to think about the journey. How long will it take? Ask them to remove from their stack of cards anything they couldn't carry on their back for long distances. Ask students to remove from their pack, two items that might be stolen or lost along the way. Ask students to remove 3 items they think they will run out of on the long journey. Ask students in the group to place the cards in order of importance to the group and discard the bottom three items.

Video: "Escape from Syria: Rania's odyssey"

Discussion: What did Rania bring with her on the journey? Two pairs of pants, a towel, a book, a video, a phone, 2 jumpers, jackets, Game of Thrones DVDs, nail clippers, notebooks, pens, coffee cup, toothbrush and toothpaste, pain killers, photographs of her family, her high school qualification, passport and a backpack. How different is it to what you packed. Why were the DVDs important to Rania?

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The aim of this activity is to encourage participants to reflect on what home means to them and what people leave behind when fleeing. What is lost when you decide to leave your home? Ask participants to Discussion: think about their home here in Ireland.

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Microsoft EDU Inclusion - Create a Classroom for Every Student with Microsoft Inclusive Tools for Language Learners Guide

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Government of Ireland Ireland's Response to the Situation in Ukraine

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Your business may be affected by the sanctions the European Union has adopted in response to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine or your business may wish to assist the humanitarian response through offers of employment, supplies or services.

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Ireland's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Your business may be affected by the sanctions the European Union has adopted in response to Russia's military aggression against Ukraine or your business may wish to assist the humanitarian response through offers of employment, supplies or services.

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Department of Education (DES) Guidance and Resources for School Staff and Parents/Guardians

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War - Advice for Parents/Guardians

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Department of Education (DES) Information for Schools - Ukraine

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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HSE Healthcare Services for Ukrainian Nationals in Ireland/Медичні послуги для українців, які прибувають до Ірландії/Медицинские услуги для украинцев, прибывающ

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This page is available in other languages:

Ukrainian - Медичні послуги для українців, які прибувають до Ірландії
Russian - Медицинские услуги для украинцев, прибывающих в Ирландию

If you arrive in Ireland from Ukraine, you can get support from the Irish State. This includes a place to stay, financial support (social welfare), the right to work, and healthcare services.

The HSE (Health Service Executive) is Ireland's public healthcare service.

Services available to you

You will be able to get the same healthcare services as people who live in Ireland.

You will also be able to apply to the HSE for a medical card. You need this card to get some healthcare services free of charge in Ireland.

You will be able to get care from the following:

The HSE is making arrangements for these services to be provided. This will be available in English, Ukrainian and Russian.
About the Irish health system Система охорони здоров'я в Ірландії О системе здравоохранения в Ирландии
If you do not speak English

If you do not speak English, tell the medical staff and ask if they can arrange an interpreter for you. In some cases, the hospital or health clinic can provide an interpreter.
Download an English-Ukrainian phrasebook to help you communicate in a medical emergency (PDF, size 1.6MB, 84 pages) Download an English-Russian phrasebook to help you communicate in a medical emergency (PDF, size 3MB, 82 pages)
Medical card

If you have a medical card, you do not have to pay to see your doctor or pay for medicines your doctor prescribes. You will automatically qualify for a medical card.

You need the following information to apply for a medical card:

your name, address and date of birth

Personal Public Service (PPS) number

GP acceptance and signature - if you do not have a preferred GP, 1 will be assigned to you and your family

A Personal Public Service (PPS) number is a unique reference number that helps you access social welfare benefits, public services and information in Ireland.

A PPS number is always 7 numbers followed by 1 or 2 letters.

You will get information about how to get a PPS number at Dublin airport.

If you are already in Ireland, go to your local Intreo Centre or Branch Office. Staff will help you to get a PPS number.
Find an Intreo Centre or Branch office

Applying for a medical card

To apply for a medical card:

1. Complete the application form - make sure all your information is correct.

2. Post the completed form to the National Medical Card Unit, PO Box 11745, Dublin 11, D11 XKF3 or email the completed form to PCRS.Applications@HSE.ie.

Download the English application form for the medical card
Download the Ukrainian application form for the medical card
Download the Russian application form for the medical card
If you move address, let us know. You may lose eligibility if you do not keep your contact details up to date.

In a life threatening emergency, call 999 or 112 to ask for an ambulance. These numbers are free to call and work on any phone.

For general information about health services, call the HSE's contact centre (HSE Live). Our team speak Ukrainian and we're here Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Call HSElive on 1800 700 700 or 00 353 1 240 8787 and select option 3.
Read more information for Ukrainians travelling to Ireland on irishimmigration.ie Інформація про COVID-19 українською - Ukrainian COVID-19 information Информация о COVID-19 - Russian COVID-19 information Find public health guidance and resources on the Health Protection Surveillance Centre website

GP services are usually open from 9am to 6pm on Monday to Friday. If you need urgent medical care outside of these hours, contact an out of hours service.
Find a GP out of hours service

More information

The Department of Justice provides more information for Ukrainians who are travelling to Ireland.

page last reviewed: 09/03/2022
next review due: 09/03/2025

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Healthcare services for Ukrainian nationals in Ireland

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This page is available in other languages: Ukrainian - Медичні послуги для українців, які прибувають до Ірландії Russian - Медицинские услуги для украинцев, прибывающих в Ирландию If you arrive in Ireland from Ukraine, you can get support from the Irish State. This includes a place to stay, financial support (social welfare), the right to work, and healthcare services.

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Duolingo Blog Language Matters: What Learners Need to Know About Ukrainian 

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Language matters: What learners need to know about Ukrainian

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Languages and how people use them represent personal identities and the political and cultural histories of a community. Learn more about Ukrainian and Russian, what people speak in Ukraine and why, and the linguistic complexities behind the videos and signs you’ve been seeing.

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'EAL and Linguistic Diversity' Padlet (created by Noreen Cronin)

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'Supporting the Emotional and Educational Needs of Pupils from Ukraine' Padlet (created by Le Chéile Online Learning)

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Resources in Ukrainian (created by Joanna Ceremuga, Twitter: @BeeLingoTheka) 

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Department of Education (DES) DES Guidance and Resources for School Staff and Parents/Guardians

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War - Advice for Parents/Guardians

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War

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Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War - Advice for Parents/Guardians

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Prepare for the Enrolment of Newly Arrived Learners'

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Department of Education (DES) Information for Schools - Ukraine

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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Департамент внедрил систему региональных образовательных и языковых групп, организованных 16 региональными советами по образованию и обучению (ETB), для удовлетворения образовательных потребностей детей из Украины, прибывающих в Ирландию.

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Support Linguistic Skills in the Primary Classroom?'

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Support Diverse Learners in the Primary SPHE Classroom?'

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Primary School Assessment Kit

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Curriculum Online 'Exploring Linguistic Diversity'

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Curriculum Online 'Developing Functional Language and Literacy Skills for the Child'

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Microsoft EDU Inclusion - Create a Classroom for Every Student with Microsoft Inclusive Tools for Language Learners Guide

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English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland (ELSTA)

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On October 10th, 2023, an Extraordinary General Meeting of ELSTA passed a majority vote to dissolve this association.

We are sorry to inform you we are no longer accepting new members.

This website will close on December 31st 2023.

Please contact Oide at Oide.ie for support for EAL.

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ELSTA Ireland, EAL, multilingualism, Irish, primary and post primary teachers

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ELSTA English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland that supports teachers in Ireland who teach English language learners. We offer networking and professional development for Primary and Post-Primary teachers. We support multilingualism in Ireland.

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Languages Connect Ukrainian Language Mat

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The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Rapid Response Psychology Tool Time of War Resources 

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'The Trauma Informed Classroom: Creating a Safe Space in an Unsafe World' PowerPoint Presentation (by Marie Byrne, Autism Education Consultants)

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Educate Together Strategies to Address Conflict in Schools

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Barnardos 'Talking to Children About War'

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1. Find out what they know and how they feel

Choose a time and place when you can bring it up naturally and your child is more likely to feel comfortable talking freely, such as during a family meal. Try to avoid talking about the topic just before bedtime.

A good starting point is to ask your child what they know and how they are feeling. Some children might know little about what is happening and not be interested in talking about it, but others might be worrying in silence. With younger children, drawing, stories and other activities may help to open up a discussion.

Kids can discover the news in many ways, so it's important to check in on what they're seeing and hearing. It's an opportunity to reassure them and potentially correct any inaccurate information they might have come across whether online, on TV, at school or from friends.

A constant stream of upsetting images and headlines can make it feel like the crisis is all around us. Younger children may not distinguish between images on screen and their own personal reality and may believe they're in immediate danger, even if the conflict is happening far away. Older children might have seen worrying things on social media and be scared about how events might escalate.

It's important not to minimize or dismiss their concerns. If they ask a question that might seem extreme to you, such as "Are we all going to die?", reassure them that is not going to happen, but also try to find out what they have heard and why they are worried about that happening. If you can understand where the worry is coming from, you are more likely to be able to reassure them.

Be sure to acknowledge their feelings and assure them that whatever they are feeling is natural. Show that you're listening by giving them your full attention and remind them that they can talk to you or another trusted adult whenever they like.

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How to talk to your children about conflict and war

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8 tips to support and comfort your children

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Support Diverse Learners in the Post Primary SPHE Classroom?'

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Make new Students Feel Welcome?'

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'What Free Digital Tools are Available?'

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Microsoft EDU Inclusion - Create a Classroom for Every Student with Microsoft Inclusive Tools for Language Learners Guide

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'Supporting Newly Arrived Children from Ukraine' Padlet (created by Éadaoin Kelly)

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Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) Information for Parents of Post Primary Students: Ukrainian/Інформаціяпро юніорськийцикл для батьків/опікунівучнів середньоїшко

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BBC Invasion of Ukraine - Wellbeing Resources for Parents/Guardians

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It's difficult to know what to do or say as a parent in response to the conflict in Ukraine. How can you explain the situation to your child? How much should they know? How do you help them manage understandable anxiety around what they see on social media and the news? These resources for parents, children and teens should help you find your way...

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Invasion of Ukraine - wellbeing resources for parents

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It's difficult to know what to do or say as a parent in response to the conflict in Ukraine. How can you explain the situation to your child? How much should they know? How do you help them manage understandable anxiety around what they see on social media and the news?

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Languages Connect Ukrainian Language Mat

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Prepare for the Enrolment of Newly Arrived Learners'

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'How can we Make new Students Feel Welcome?'

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PDST English as an Additional Language (EAL) 'What Free Digital Tools are Available?'

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Microsoft EDU Inclusion - Create a Classroom for Every Student with Microsoft Inclusive Tools for Language Learners Guide

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Languages Connect Ukrainian Language Mat

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New Starter Dual Language Ukrainian Dual Language Resources

What Ukrainian Dual Language Resources are available?

If you're looking for some handy resources that you can use to support your new Ukrainian children's learning, without language as a barrier, take a look at some of the lovely Ukrainian Dual Language Resources that we have on offer.

We have a variety of handy worksheets, activities and more, which you can use to support your children's transition to learning in a different language to Ukrainian. We've included dual language teaching resources that pair Ukrainian with Czech, English, German, Hungarian, Polish and Romanian, so you can find the language pairing that's suitable for you and your children.

You could start by using a resource that introduces your children to a second language, such as the EAL Teaching Basic English PowerPoint. This is a great way to get your children engaged and excited about learning a new language.

Then, it's time to start expanding your young learners' vocabulary. Fun activities like the My Family Word Mat or the Clothes Labelling Worksheet help your children to get to grips with new words by showing them visually.

You might like to try an activity that aims to support your children as they go through a challenging experience, while also working on their language learning. The What Am I Able to Control? Worksheet is an effective tool for doing this.

How can these resources benefit my children?

For children who have recently arrived in a new country with a different language, it's especially important that they feel comfortable and supported in their learning. These Ukrainian Dual Language Resources aim to provide this support with language learning, as well as other aspects of their education.

You can use these dual language resources to develop your children's:

Communication skills

Ability in a second language

Engagement in a new learning environment

Adaptability to new situations

Like all of our resources, these Ukrainian Dual Language Resources are made by our expert team and approved by teachers, so you can rely on their high quality and you know that they meet curriculum standards.

Tips for supporting young EAL learners

Here are some handy tips for supporting your children's learning while they're getting to grips with a new language:

1. Encourage visual learning to minimise difficulties with language.

2. Allow them to work in their first language to feel comfortable.

3. Promote group work without forcing your children to speak.

4. Learn their name and culture to help you understand them better.

5. Adapt your teaching wherever you need to, to best support their learning.

The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working.

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New Starter Dual Language Ukrainian Dual Language Resources If you're looking for some handy resources that you can use to support your new Ukrainian children's learning, without language as a barrier, take a look at some of the lovely Ukrainian Dual Language Resources that we have on offer.

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National Education Union (UK) 'Welcoming Refugee Children to Your School' Teaching Resource

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This guide provides information about ways in which you can create a refugee-friendly school, make an accessible curriculum and think about some principles of effective practice.

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National Education Association (USA) '8 Ways to Make Students Feel Welcome on First Day of School' Article

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Assign seats before school starts. First impressions matter - especially on the first day of school. Students arrive with a mix of emotions. Most, however, are nervous. The reasons vary from child to child, but kids tend to feel anxious about starting school. This is not necessarily a bad thing; some anxiety is normal, even healthy. However, teachers can do a lot to ensure their classrooms are safe and welcoming on the first day of school. Use students' names from day one.
This is a strategy I learned the hard way. Thinking I was being progressive, I invited students to "sit wherever you want" on the first day of classes. To my horror, more than one student was caught in the embarrassing situation of getting shunned or shooed away from a seat supposedly being saved for a friend. My carelessness had resulted in some students feeling like unwelcomed outsiders. Assigning seats before the year starts is easy at any grade level. Simply number the seats. On the first day, hand each student a number as he or she enters the room. You now have a seating chart. If you quickly realize that Tanner and Isabella should not be seated near each other, you can make adjustments.
Don't just introduce yourself. Share your story.
As quickly as possible, start calling students by their names. Students can quickly make paper name tents using 5 X 7 note cards and prop them on their desks. Have them write their first name using a bold marker or Sharpie. This allows you to refer to them by name from the very start. Using a student's name creates a sense of familiarity. When you know someone, you call them by name.
Give them something to commemorate the first day.
Why did you go into teaching? After years in the profession, it can be easy to forget what brought us to teaching. Sharing our stories with kids not only helps them get to know us, it also reminds us of our chosen path. No matter how old the story seems to you, it is brand new to your new class of students.
Give students the tools they need.
Last year, I ordered large stack of play money. On the first day of school, I gave every student a toy $5.00 bill and let them know I was investing in them. I said if they still had the fake $5.00 on the last day of school, they could redeem it for treasures from a prize box. Not only did this encourage them to be responsible with what they are given, but it provided a fun, quirky story for them to tell at home. Nine months later, 90 percent of my seventh graders still had that $5.00 when school ended. I circulated the room with a big box of goodies and students were able to cash in their $5.00 for several treats from the box. I also asked how they managed to keep from losing such a small piece of paper. They excitedly shared strategies like "I put it inside the plastic cover of my binder" and "I hid it in my phone case." (Hint: I wound up giving a treat to those who no longer had their $5.00, too.) This little ceremony made for a last day of school filled with smiles.

Along with giving students a trinket or symbolic keepsake, I recommend freely giving out pencils throughout the year. I start the year with about 400 Ticonderoga pencils and keep 20 in a jar with a label that reads: Need one? Take one. This eliminates the anxiety often associated with forgetting something to write with. My students never worry that negative attention will be drawn to their errors.
Emphasize what students can do, not what they can't.
Even the child who chronically forgets or loses his or her pencil is welcome to take one from me as often as needed. This doesn't mean I won't strategize with individual students on how they might be better stewards of their supplies; however, in class, I am committed to eliminating any form of public humiliation or frustration associated with kids forgetting or losing supplies. Even if a student is irresponsible with a pencil (e.g., breaks it or carelessly leaves it on the floor), I will quietly ask to chat with him or her after class. We then brainstorm solutions.
Promise to give your best.
When it comes to creating class rules, using the positive voice is helpful. For example, it might be commonplace to have a sign in your room stating, "No gum chewing." Instead, why not replace the sign with one that says, "Breath mints permitted"? Or instead of "No soda" why not try, "Water bottles allowed"?
Send home a packet of important forms.
It is common practice for us to ask students to give their best, be their best, demonstrate self respect, and value learning. In a warm, welcoming classroom, however, teachers can also promise to give students their best. This can be as simple as, "I will work hard for you. I will push you to learn. I will require your best, and I will give you my best."
Contact families before you go home for the day.
Good teachers send home a welcome packet. Often, this includes a letter, syllabus, schedule of upcoming events, and a school supply list. Try adding something unique to your welcome packet this year. It can't hurt to approach local businesses for "buy one get one free" coupons, complimentary movie tickets, or other deals, especially when they know you will be giving them to families in the community. Your local public library might also have some goodies for you to include in the packet. I also send home a blank copy of my weekly "outside reading log" so parents know what I am referring to when I talk about reading logs.
Can you think of other strategies for ensuring a welcoming first day of school? Do you have ideas that you have used successfully over the years? Tell us about them n the comments field below. Chad Donohue is a middle school teacher, blogger, and adjunct professor living in Snohomish, Washington. Chad writes passionately about issues pertaining to educators, students, and families. He has been teaching since 1993.
Using your online learning management system (grade book, attendance, email, etc.) should allow you to email each of your classes with a personalized note about the first day of school. If you take notes during the day, you can share specific positive observations in your message. Parents will appreciate this and interpret it as a sign that you are a conscientious teacher. In addition, you can include requests like "Ask your child about his $5.00 bill" or comments like "This class has a great sense of humor!" You can also ask parents to look through the welcome packet, sign any necessary forms, and remind their kids to bring required forms back. Reaching out at the end of the first day sets a precedent that emphasizes the value you place on communication. Parents will quickly see that their kids are in the hands of a teacher who isn't merely going through the motions, but who cares enough to share his or her enthusiasm with families.

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8 Ways to Make Students Feel Welcome on First Day of School | NEA

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Assign seats before school starts. First impressions matter - especially on the first day of school. Students arrive with a mix of emotions. Most, however, are nervous. The reasons vary from child to child, but kids tend to feel anxious about starting school. This is not necessarily a bad thing; some anxiety is normal, even healthy.

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Заняття в класі дляновоприбулих студентів/ Classroom Activities for Newly-Arrived Students booklet (written by Fiona Forman and reviewed by Marie Delaney)

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National Education Union (UK) 'Welcoming Refugee Children to Your School' Teaching Resource

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Welcoming refugee children to your school | National Education Union

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This guide provides information about ways in which you can create a refugee-friendly school, make an accessible curriculum and think about some principles of effective practice.

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National Education Association (USA) '8 Ways to Make Students Feel Welcome on First Day of School' Article

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Assign seats before school starts. First impressions matter - especially on the first day of school. Students arrive with a mix of emotions. Most, however, are nervous. The reasons vary from child to child, but kids tend to feel anxious about starting school. This is not necessarily a bad thing; some anxiety is normal, even healthy. However, teachers can do a lot to ensure their classrooms are safe and welcoming on the first day of school. Use students' names from day one.
This is a strategy I learned the hard way. Thinking I was being progressive, I invited students to "sit wherever you want" on the first day of classes. To my horror, more than one student was caught in the embarrassing situation of getting shunned or shooed away from a seat supposedly being saved for a friend. My carelessness had resulted in some students feeling like unwelcomed outsiders. Assigning seats before the year starts is easy at any grade level. Simply number the seats. On the first day, hand each student a number as he or she enters the room. You now have a seating chart. If you quickly realize that Tanner and Isabella should not be seated near each other, you can make adjustments.
Don't just introduce yourself. Share your story.
As quickly as possible, start calling students by their names. Students can quickly make paper name tents using 5 X 7 note cards and prop them on their desks. Have them write their first name using a bold marker or Sharpie. This allows you to refer to them by name from the very start. Using a student's name creates a sense of familiarity. When you know someone, you call them by name.
Give them something to commemorate the first day.
Why did you go into teaching? After years in the profession, it can be easy to forget what brought us to teaching. Sharing our stories with kids not only helps them get to know us, it also reminds us of our chosen path. No matter how old the story seems to you, it is brand new to your new class of students.
Give students the tools they need.
Last year, I ordered large stack of play money. On the first day of school, I gave every student a toy $5.00 bill and let them know I was investing in them. I said if they still had the fake $5.00 on the last day of school, they could redeem it for treasures from a prize box. Not only did this encourage them to be responsible with what they are given, but it provided a fun, quirky story for them to tell at home. Nine months later, 90 percent of my seventh graders still had that $5.00 when school ended. I circulated the room with a big box of goodies and students were able to cash in their $5.00 for several treats from the box. I also asked how they managed to keep from losing such a small piece of paper. They excitedly shared strategies like "I put it inside the plastic cover of my binder" and "I hid it in my phone case." (Hint: I wound up giving a treat to those who no longer had their $5.00, too.) This little ceremony made for a last day of school filled with smiles.

Along with giving students a trinket or symbolic keepsake, I recommend freely giving out pencils throughout the year. I start the year with about 400 Ticonderoga pencils and keep 20 in a jar with a label that reads: Need one? Take one. This eliminates the anxiety often associated with forgetting something to write with. My students never worry that negative attention will be drawn to their errors.
Emphasize what students can do, not what they can't.
Even the child who chronically forgets or loses his or her pencil is welcome to take one from me as often as needed. This doesn't mean I won't strategize with individual students on how they might be better stewards of their supplies; however, in class, I am committed to eliminating any form of public humiliation or frustration associated with kids forgetting or losing supplies. Even if a student is irresponsible with a pencil (e.g., breaks it or carelessly leaves it on the floor), I will quietly ask to chat with him or her after class. We then brainstorm solutions.
Promise to give your best.
When it comes to creating class rules, using the positive voice is helpful. For example, it might be commonplace to have a sign in your room stating, "No gum chewing." Instead, why not replace the sign with one that says, "Breath mints permitted"? Or instead of "No soda" why not try, "Water bottles allowed"?
Send home a packet of important forms.
It is common practice for us to ask students to give their best, be their best, demonstrate self respect, and value learning. In a warm, welcoming classroom, however, teachers can also promise to give students their best. This can be as simple as, "I will work hard for you. I will push you to learn. I will require your best, and I will give you my best."
Contact families before you go home for the day.
Good teachers send home a welcome packet. Often, this includes a letter, syllabus, schedule of upcoming events, and a school supply list. Try adding something unique to your welcome packet this year. It can't hurt to approach local businesses for "buy one get one free" coupons, complimentary movie tickets, or other deals, especially when they know you will be giving them to families in the community. Your local public library might also have some goodies for you to include in the packet. I also send home a blank copy of my weekly "outside reading log" so parents know what I am referring to when I talk about reading logs.
Can you think of other strategies for ensuring a welcoming first day of school? Do you have ideas that you have used successfully over the years? Tell us about them n the comments field below. Chad Donohue is a middle school teacher, blogger, and adjunct professor living in Snohomish, Washington. Chad writes passionately about issues pertaining to educators, students, and families. He has been teaching since 1993.
Using your online learning management system (grade book, attendance, email, etc.) should allow you to email each of your classes with a personalized note about the first day of school. If you take notes during the day, you can share specific positive observations in your message. Parents will appreciate this and interpret it as a sign that you are a conscientious teacher. In addition, you can include requests like "Ask your child about his $5.00 bill" or comments like "This class has a great sense of humor!" You can also ask parents to look through the welcome packet, sign any necessary forms, and remind their kids to bring required forms back. Reaching out at the end of the first day sets a precedent that emphasizes the value you place on communication. Parents will quickly see that their kids are in the hands of a teacher who isn't merely going through the motions, but who cares enough to share his or her enthusiasm with families.

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8 Ways to Make Students Feel Welcome on First Day of School | NEA

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Assign seats before school starts. First impressions matter - especially on the first day of school. Students arrive with a mix of emotions. Most, however, are nervous. The reasons vary from child to child, but kids tend to feel anxious about starting school. This is not necessarily a bad thing; some anxiety is normal, even healthy.

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Заняття в класі дляновоприбулих студентів/ Classroom Activities for Newly-Arrived Students booklet (written by Fiona Forman and reviewed by Marie Delaney)

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) English as an Additional Language Post Primary Assessment Kit

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Integrate Ireland Language and Training 'Up and Away: A Resource Book for English Language Support in Primary Schools'

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (USA) 'Refugee Trauma' Article

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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Many refugees, especially children, have experienced trauma related to war or persecution that may affect their mental and physical health long after the events have occurred.

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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Teaching about Refugees - Ukraine resource page

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Welcome to UNHCR’s Teaching About Refugees page. This page contains a collection of UNHCR teaching materials on refugees, asylum and migration for primary and…

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Twinkl Ukrainian Dual Language Resources

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New Starter Dual Language Ukrainian Dual Language Resources

What Ukrainian Dual Language Resources are available?

If you're looking for some handy resources that you can use to support your new Ukrainian children's learning, without language as a barrier, take a look at some of the lovely Ukrainian Dual Language Resources that we have on offer.

We have a variety of handy worksheets, activities and more, which you can use to support your children's transition to learning in a different language to Ukrainian. We've included dual language teaching resources that pair Ukrainian with Czech, English, German, Hungarian, Polish and Romanian, so you can find the language pairing that's suitable for you and your children.

You could start by using a resource that introduces your children to a second language, such as the EAL Teaching Basic English PowerPoint. This is a great way to get your children engaged and excited about learning a new language.

Then, it's time to start expanding your young learners' vocabulary. Fun activities like the My Family Word Mat or the Clothes Labelling Worksheet help your children to get to grips with new words by showing them visually.

You might like to try an activity that aims to support your children as they go through a challenging experience, while also working on their language learning. The What Am I Able to Control? Worksheet is an effective tool for doing this.

How can these resources benefit my children?

For children who have recently arrived in a new country with a different language, it's especially important that they feel comfortable and supported in their learning. These Ukrainian Dual Language Resources aim to provide this support with language learning, as well as other aspects of their education.

You can use these dual language resources to develop your children's:

Communication skills

Ability in a second language

Engagement in a new learning environment

Adaptability to new situations

Like all of our resources, these Ukrainian Dual Language Resources are made by our expert team and approved by teachers, so you can rely on their high quality and you know that they meet curriculum standards.

Tips for supporting young EAL learners

Here are some handy tips for supporting your children's learning while they're getting to grips with a new language:

1. Encourage visual learning to minimise difficulties with language.

2. Allow them to work in their first language to feel comfortable.

3. Promote group work without forcing your children to speak.

4. Learn their name and culture to help you understand them better.

5. Adapt your teaching wherever you need to, to best support their learning.

The above video may be from a third-party source. We accept no responsibility for any videos from third-party sources. Please let us know if the video is no longer working.

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New Starter Dual Language Ukrainian Dual Language Resources If you're looking for some handy resources that you can use to support your new Ukrainian children's learning, without language as a barrier, take a look at some of the lovely Ukrainian Dual Language Resources that we have on offer.

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Little Owls Resources Russian/English Dual Language Printable Early Years/EYFS/Preschool Resources/Display/Activities 

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FREE 'Russian / English' Dual Language Numbers, Animals and Body/Face parts. Early Years/Preschool/EY (EYFS) activities/resources/displays. Ideal bank of ideas/resources if you are a Childminder, Preschool/Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Teacher or Parent of a young child. Printable downloads encompassing: role play, alphabet and phonics/letters and sounds teaching and learning, number lines, maths and literacy games, topic display board banners and borders, writing frames, phase 2 and 3 key word flashcards, colouring sheets, songs, nursery rhymes, fact files, activity ideas for use in Early Years settings and more.

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FREE Russian/English Dual Language printable Early Years/EYFS/Preschool resources/display/activities - Little Owls Resources - FREE

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FREE 'Russian / English' Dual Language Numbers, Animals and Body/Face parts. Early Years/Preschool/EY (EYFS) activities/resources/displays. Ideal bank of ideas/resources if you are a Childminder, Preschool/Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Teacher or Parent of a young child.

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National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) Intercultural Education in the Post Primary School Guidelines for Schools

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Microsoft EDU Inclusion - Create a Classroom for Every Student with Microsoft Inclusive Tools for Language Learners Guide

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English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland (ELSTA)

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On October 10th, 2023, an Extraordinary General Meeting of ELSTA passed a majority vote to dissolve this association.

We are sorry to inform you we are no longer accepting new members.

This website will close on December 31st 2023.

Please contact Oide at Oide.ie for support for EAL.

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ELSTA Ireland, EAL, multilingualism, Irish, primary and post primary teachers

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ELSTA English Language Support Teachers' Association of Ireland that supports teachers in Ireland who teach English language learners. We offer networking and professional development for Primary and Post-Primary teachers. We support multilingualism in Ireland.

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Languages Connect Ukrainian Language Mat

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The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Rapid Response Psychology Tool Time of War Resources 

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'The Trauma Informed Classroom: Creating a Safe Space in an Unsafe World' PowerPoint Presentation (by Marie Byrne, Autism Education Consultants)

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Barnardos 'Talking to Children About War'

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1. Find out what they know and how they feel

Choose a time and place when you can bring it up naturally and your child is more likely to feel comfortable talking freely, such as during a family meal. Try to avoid talking about the topic just before bedtime.

A good starting point is to ask your child what they know and how they are feeling. Some children might know little about what is happening and not be interested in talking about it, but others might be worrying in silence. With younger children, drawing, stories and other activities may help to open up a discussion.

Kids can discover the news in many ways, so it's important to check in on what they're seeing and hearing. It's an opportunity to reassure them and potentially correct any inaccurate information they might have come across whether online, on TV, at school or from friends.

A constant stream of upsetting images and headlines can make it feel like the crisis is all around us. Younger children may not distinguish between images on screen and their own personal reality and may believe they're in immediate danger, even if the conflict is happening far away. Older children might have seen worrying things on social media and be scared about how events might escalate.

It's important not to minimize or dismiss their concerns. If they ask a question that might seem extreme to you, such as "Are we all going to die?", reassure them that is not going to happen, but also try to find out what they have heard and why they are worried about that happening. If you can understand where the worry is coming from, you are more likely to be able to reassure them.

Be sure to acknowledge their feelings and assure them that whatever they are feeling is natural. Show that you're listening by giving them your full attention and remind them that they can talk to you or another trusted adult whenever they like.

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BBC Invasion of Ukraine - Wellbeing Resources for Parents/Guardians

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It's difficult to know what to do or say as a parent in response to the conflict in Ukraine. How can you explain the situation to your child? How much should they know? How do you help them manage understandable anxiety around what they see on social media and the news? These resources for parents, children and teens should help you find your way...

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Invasion of Ukraine - wellbeing resources for parents

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It's difficult to know what to do or say as a parent in response to the conflict in Ukraine. How can you explain the situation to your child? How much should they know? How do you help them manage understandable anxiety around what they see on social media and the news?

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (USA) 'Refugee Trauma' Article

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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Many refugees, especially children, have experienced trauma related to war or persecution that may affect their mental and physical health long after the events have occurred.

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The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Teaching about Refugees - Ukraine resource page

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Welcome to UNHCR’s Teaching About Refugees page. This page contains a collection of UNHCR teaching materials on refugees, asylum and migration for primary and…

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Descriptor of Education System in Ukraine (created by Mary Kenny, DDLETB)

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Descriptor of Education System - Ukraine 21.03.22.docx

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Бібліотечна служба округу Кілкенні/Kilkenny County Council Library Service

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Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) Поради для батьків Ваша дитинав початковійшколі