So, you’ve got English Language Learners joining your social studies class this year, and you want to ensure they feel welcome and supported. Fear not! I’m here to share some killer strategies to help you create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for your ELLs. With these ells strategies, you’ll be set to kick off […]

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been stumped about how to help the English Language Learners in your classes. Would you believe it if I told you there’s a way to help not only your ELLs but ALL your students? It’s called the SIOP Model. You might be wondering, “What is the SIOP Model?” Well, […]

Are you ready to create an inclusive classroom and ensure every student thrives? Here are 10 remarkable ELL instructional strategies designed for social studies. These strategies will engage and empower English language learners (ELLs). And create a vibrant and inclusive learning environment for all students. 1. Visuals Speak Louder Than Words: Do you know what’s […]

Juneteenth became a huge topic of conversation in 2020. Now, it’s a recognized holiday. You might know all about Juneteenth by now, but I don’t like to make assumptions. Here’s some helpful information about Juneteenth to help you understand why June 19th is a holiday. First, let’s define what Juneteenth is. I’m not going to […]

Teaching high school students about the Cold War in the United States can be interesting. But it can be challenging, especially for English Language Learners. There’s good news, though! Use the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) strategies. These strategies ensure meaningful learning experiences for English Language Learners. They also promote their language development. Let’s look […]

Teaching social studies to English language learners (ELLs) can be challenging. Social studies involves a lot of content-specific vocabulary, cultural references, and complex concepts. These may be unfamiliar to ELLs. However, with the right teaching strategies, you can make social studies engaging and accessible for ELLs. So, let’s dive right in. Here are five unique […]

In today’s globalized world, diversity is increasingly prevalent in our classrooms. As teachers, it’s our responsibility to not only acknowledge this but also embrace it. Our task is to prepare our students for the diverse and dynamic world they will inherit. The world is becoming increasingly multicultural and multilingual. It’s essential that we are equipped […]

First things first (said in my best Biggie voice), let’s talk about the elephant in the room: Teaching social studies to English language learners can be challenging. Not only are you trying to convey complex historical and cultural concepts. But you’re also trying to do it in a language that may not be their first. […]

Dream with me for a minute. Imagine we didn’t relegate teaching “non-white” history to designated “History Months?” I remember when I was a student teaching. My cooperating teacher was like, “it’s February, teach Black History. Next month teach Women’s History.” So that’s what I did. Black History Month is essential. It brings attention to and […]