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Create visual sentence frames for math discussions: 'I notice...', 'I think...', 'I agree/disagree because...', 'The pattern I see is...'. Display these during number talks and have students practice using complete sentences to explain their mathematical thinking. This supports academic language development while building math reasoning skills.

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Have students act out word problems using props and gestures while narrating their actions. For example, 'I have 5 apples. I eat 2 apples. Now I have 3 apples.' This kinesthetic approach helps EL students connect mathematical concepts with language through movement and storytelling.

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Create a class math dictionary where students draw pictures and write definitions for key math terms like 'more than', 'less than', 'equal', 'add', 'subtract'. Include the word in English, pictures, and allow students to add native language translations. Review these terms regularly during math lessons.

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Use rhythmic chants and songs to practice counting sequences, skip counting, and number patterns. For example, create a clapping chant for counting by 2s or 5s. The musical element helps with memorization while the repetitive language supports EL students in acquiring math vocabulary naturally.

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Post different number representations around the room (dot patterns, ten frames, number lines, equations). Students walk around with a partner and discuss what they see using academic language: 'This shows...', 'I can see that...', 'This represents...'. Encourage students to explain their thinking to their partner.

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Present a simple word problem and have students think individually, then pair up to discuss their solution strategy using math talk moves. Provide language supports like 'First, I...', 'Then, I...', 'My answer is... because...'. This structured talk time builds both math reasoning and academic language skills.

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Manipulative Math Stations with Language Cards

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Manipulative Math Stations with Language Cards

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Set up math stations with manipulatives (counting bears, blocks, etc.) and include language prompt cards at each station. Cards might say 'How many do you have?', 'What happens when you add more?', 'Can you make a different arrangement?'. Students practice math concepts while using targeted academic language.

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Use Venn diagrams to compare numbers, shapes, or math strategies. Teach comparative language like 'both', 'different', 'similar', 'greater than', 'less than'. For example, compare the numbers 7 and 9, discussing what's the same and different about them. This builds analytical thinking and academic language simultaneously.

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Have students draw pictures to show their math thinking and write or dictate explanations. Provide sentence starters like 'I solved this by...', 'My strategy was...', 'The answer is... because...'. This combines visual representation with language development and mathematical communication.

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Students work in pairs to build numbers using different materials (base-10 blocks, tally marks, dots) while explaining their process to each other. Rotate partnerships so EL students interact with different speakers. Focus on using precise math language to describe quantities and relationships.

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Create an interactive word wall with math vocabulary that includes pictures, actions, and student examples. During lessons, explicitly refer to the word wall and have students practice using the words in context. Add new words regularly and review previous terms to build cumulative math vocabulary.

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Math Story Retelling with Sequence Words

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Math Story Retelling with Sequence Words

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After solving story problems, have students retell the problem using sequence words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'finally'. For example: 'First, there were 8 birds. Next, 3 more birds came. Then, I counted all the birds. Finally, I found there were 11 birds total.' This builds narrative skills and mathematical communication.