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New to Teaching ELLs?

Assign a buddy for new students.

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Assign new ELLs a buddy who is friendly and patient. The buddy can show the student where to go and how the schedule works. Even if the buddy speaks the student’s language, never use the buddy as an interpreter.

Videos

Teacher Sean Pang: How one friendly classmate made all the difference

More Resources

Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment for Pre-K–5 ELs (TESOL blog)
How a Buddy Program Can Foster SEL (Edutopia)

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