Support for ELLS and their families

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Environment

blank canvas for students to make their own

classroom is made by the students

room to explore

don't use bright colours

accessible to students

let children create letter/math walls

have materials from different cultures

students share things from home

Families

parents can come in to cook or share a tradition/holiday

weekly/monthly newletters

welcome to Kindergarten day/evening

have an interpreter present at interviews (look at the parents when talking)

the teacher

learn some words in the language

use gestures, words and tone of voice

make sure to pronounce the students name correctly

affirm the student's attempt to communicate

resources

Ontario Early Years Centres