https://padlet.com/tv50856/x94vwmeutsq6 en-us 2019-08-14 17:52:53 UTC 2019-08-14 18:35:50 UTC hello@padlet.com tv50856 https://padlet.com/tv50856/x94vwmeutsq6/wish/374592103 Question:
How do we as educators make ELL's feel welcomed and comfortable in our classroom? In particular Early Year Learners or Kindergarten students who have not had any prior schooling?

Resources:
https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2018/06/25/5-things-ells-need
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/kindergarten/kindergartenELL.pdf
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/8-strategies-preschool-ells-language-and-literacy-development
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/esleldprograms/esleldprograms.pdf
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/manyroots/ELL_LPS.pdf
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/equity.pdf

Initial Thoughts & Learnings:
- Visuals
- Repetition
- Clear Directions
- Know background info
- Practice Pronouncing Name
- Learn a few words in student's first language
- Give child space
- Allow child to bring comforting item from home
- Welcoming Environment
- Contact with Parents
- Whole School effort
- Use support staff
- Routines
- Books & Songs
- Cultural Sensitivity 
- Assessing the whole child


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