Support for ELLS and their families
Home
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