Why Differentiated Learning Centers? In the bilingual or dual language classroom, it is imperative to incorporate a variety of activities that respond to students’ different learning modalities, varying language proficiency levels, and unique cultural backgrounds. Whether your day includes literacy, math, or bilingual centers, selecting activities that can be easily differentiated will ensure student engagement.…
Needs-Based Differentiation
Differentiation isn’t easy! Teachers often spend valuable non-school hours attempting to come up with strategies that will meet the needs of all students. This is truly not a profession for the faint of heart! Thankfully, Really Good Teachers from across the country have shared some of their best tips and tricks for differentiation with us…
Dual-Language Learners in Preschool
While all preschoolers could be considered language learners because of their developing oral language and vocabulary skills, young children who speak a language other than English at home and who are not fully fluent in English are considered dual language learners or DLLs. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by the 2030s, children whose home…