https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks This is a curation of resources to use while teaching upper elementary-age students who are learning English in the United States Public school classrooms. These resources are meant to help supplement student learning in addition to the required curriculum. Most of these resources are for students who are learning English from Spanish as their native language. en-us 2022-03-24 21:18:22 UTC 2025-04-27 18:09:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270f.png laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154711660 Prodigy is a free online math games that students can play in Spanish or English. Although there is more play involved in this game students are directly targeted through math skills set by the instructor. This is helpful because students are able to practice math skills, in Spanish if desired, and feel like they are playing a game more than "working/learning". ]]> 2022-04-23 16:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154711660 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154758515 This youtube channel has the same format as the original Khan Academy (an online math help video page) and puts them in Spanish. This is helpful because students can take a concept that they are about to learn about and be pre-taught in Spanish what they are about to learn whole group or it can be used to supplement what they learned whole group for a higher EL student.  It also gives prompts at the end of each video to further student learning and practice. ]]> 2022-04-23 17:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154758515 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154776016 Microsoft Math is a great tool to supplement English learners because it allows students to see step by step solutions in many translated options. This can help a student who might be struggling with processing academic English translate those concepts into their native language and boost their confidence in math through further understanding. ]]> 2022-04-23 17:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154776016 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154777322 Big Ideas Math allows students to view mathematics definitions in both English and another language of choice. This can help the English learning student make connections between their language and English in math terminology. ]]> 2022-04-23 17:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154777322 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154782757 This website includes PDFs to both English and Spanish learning for math, including numbers and shapes. This allows for English learners to feel more included and build confidence in a whole group setting by having their language represented throughout the lesson. ]]> 2022-04-23 17:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154782757 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154787834 In this blog, Emily Monaco takes the time to list out many resources and ideas to assist the English Language learner in the classroom while learning math. She includes ideas for both lower and higher level learners!]]> 2022-04-23 17:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154787834 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154797347 Quizlet is a good tool for English learners because they are able to use flash cards to help them practice both English language and problems. They can also use tools such as spell it and quiz to make sure the truly understand the problems and the content vocabulary. The student can make this, the teacher can make it, or they can use a pre-made set of vocabulary cards to assist them in their learning!]]> 2022-04-23 17:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154797347 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154800582 Although this is a paid resource it can be a great way to assist English learners in the mathematics classroom. Having students keep an interactive notebook gives them practice with English as well as math concepts. The student could even combine tools to insert a copy of what they have learned in their native language. This would also be a nice reference tool for the student to look back on as learning continues. ]]> 2022-04-23 17:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154800582 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154802629 This PDF book helps give math teachers in the classroom. This book gives helpful links and tips for successfully teaching all of the students in your mathematics classroom, not just the ones who already know English. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154802629 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154804463 Nearpod is helpful for English learners because they are able to have the lesson in front of them and can interact in a low-risk environment. This is also helpful for the teacher because they are able to see the student misconceptions/growth and host small groups/implicit instruction accordingly. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154804463 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154806784 Fun Brian is a great game-based learning website because all of the games can be played in many languages. These games are interactive and help students to practice math (and other) skills in their own language with the hope of the student beginning to feel confident enough to play the same games in English/]]> 2022-04-23 18:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154806784 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154808908 Hooda Math has a selection of math games that are in Spanish with the hope of boosting math skills and making connections between English and Spanish vocabulary concepts. After the students feel confident with their language connections they can play the same game in English to bridge vocabulary skills. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154808908 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154810226 This strategy sheet helps the instructor to ensure that they are teaching the English learner in many ways. We have to keep in mind that students do not learn in a "one-size-fits-all" manor and by using a checklist such as this one we can ensure we are reaching more English learning students. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154810226 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154812369 Flipgrid is a great way to get English learners started in speaking using mathematic specific vocabulary. Here they can record a short video and show their work, while talking about the steps that they used to complete this assignment. They can also watch other students videos if they need help understanding how to pronounce a word or remembering a content specific word. This tool will be especially helpful as the learners start to boost thier speaking confidence and abilities. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154812369 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154815465 This article helps an educator think about how to make math more culturally responsive within a classroom. This can be applied to more than just a math project (as seen within this article). Students need time to see themselves and their real lives represented in the mathematics classroom in order to make math more relevant to them. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154815465 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154819115 This document is number two on my top ten list because it is helpful to think about how much support my students need and what they have grown to be able to do over the course of the class. This should change and this document is helpful to think about what the support change should look like. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154819115 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154820743 This resource is nice because it allows for a video to be paused and for the student to answer a given question before they can move on. This can help an English learner because they are being given direct instruction and then being allowed to practice new language and problems with math videos. ]]> 2022-04-23 18:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154820743 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154822043 This digital scavenger hunt can be helpful for student language accusation in math because they can be told to look for something around the room and then go scan it. This would allow students to practice language in a group and content vocabulary, while also having fun.]]> 2022-04-23 18:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154822043 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154824670 This resource is a great fun way to get students working together to play math games against one another. This means that the students are using content vocabulary and there are games for all grades and ages in many languages. This means that they are given the opportunity to learn in more than one language and way.]]> 2022-04-23 18:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154824670 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154826307 This application is a great way to keep students, parents, and teachers connected and a way for students to showcase their work through an online portfolio. This a nice way to build student confidence even in math because they are able to tangibly see their growth and how far they have come in their learning! ]]> 2022-04-23 18:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154826307 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154834939 This is in my top 10 at number one because I love that students can look back at their growth and be proud of all the hard work and language learning they have acquired throughout the year.

]]> 2022-04-23 19:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154834939 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154846687 This document is number two on my top ten list because it is helpful to think about how much support my students need and what they have grown to be able to do over the course of the class. This should change and this document is helpful to think about what the support change should look like. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154846687 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154846806 This tool is number three for me because of the way that all things can come together and the student shave created something that they can feel good about and reference in their language learning process. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154846806 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154847691 This resource is number four because I like that it allows students to showcase their work while also speaking using academic English. This is a good way to get students talking and sharing in a safe place. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154847691 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154849630 I picked prodigy for number five because I like that the students can play it in Spanish to build math confidence and make connections between their native language and English. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154849630 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154850302 I picked this as number six because I love all of the ideas and tips given in this blog! It really helps me to think about ways to reach higher and lower learners. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154850302 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154851658 This tool is number 7 because I live that the students are able to learn together and have fun while learning. They are identifying numbers and symbols to complete the scavenger hunt and that also builds English moral. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154851658 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154852415 Quizlet is number eight on my top ten list. I like that this tool gives so much practice to the students who are learning English and math together. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154852415 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154852855 Number 9 is Big Ideas Math. I like this because the students are able to compare the English and Spanish definitions and make connections across langagues. ]]> 2022-04-23 19:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154852855 laurenmeanselizabeth https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154853852 Number 10 on my top 10 list is an ESOL strategy checklist. I like this because it allows the educator to make sure they are teaching all children and reaching them in multiple ways. ]]> 2022-04-23 20:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/laurenmeanselizabeth/Bookmarks/wish/2154853852