In this PD, you can play games while also learning about a fun Kahoot alternative that gets students excited to learn, collaborate, and explore content.
Participants will grow in their knowledge of routines and strategies to build upon students' oral language and vocabulary throughout the day. These routines and strategies will also increase student engagement! We will develop a shared understanding of the importance of having an asset based ideology when reaching and teaching multilingual learners. Participants will walk away from this session with the ability to integrate opportunities for developing students' language skills and vocabulary knowledge into all content areas of instruction throughout their day. Intended audience: K-6 Grade.
Julia Kim is in her third year teaching in an Indiana public school. She graduated from Indiana University of Indianapolis in 2021, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and a license addition in English as a Second Language (ESL). Miss Kim is bilingual in Korean... Read More →
Emily Polanco has been teaching English to multilingual students for 25 years in the public schools. She is bilingual in Spanish and English, and has taught in Indiana, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Ms. Polanco is passionate about building relationships with students and has... Read More →
Tuesday November 5, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
B104
Many teachers today are making a transition from guided reading groups to skill-based small groups. This session will offer one model for small group instruction in the primary grades–and for students in the intermediate grades with significant gaps in phonics. Participants will witness a small group lesson and its various components. You will also gain access to some resources you can use for planning and implementing small group instruction in your own classroom. In addition to phonics, the session will consider ways to incorporate vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language development. Intended audience: 1-4 Grade.
In this session, we will discuss how to develop a theater club at your school. We began this three years ago at McClelland and have had around 100 students interested in participating each year. We have put on productions of Willy Wonka Kids, Frozen Kids, and are currently working on Annie Kids. We will go through our process for auditioning, rehearsals, coordinating with the high school to use their theater, fundraising, etc. We have seen so many students blossom being a part of this and would love to share it with you! Intended audience: 3-6 Grade.
