by Elizabeth Supan, Guest Columnist Everything old is new again. It seems like with the passing of time, trends in education tend to come around full circle. I’ve been teaching for almost twenty years and when I first started, I taught primarily with thematic units. As the years passed, the use of thematic units seemed…
Using Thematic Units for English Language Development
by Lori Wolfe, Guest Columnist As classroom teachers we know the value of thematic units when teaching young learners. These units motivate children and engage students in learning. But did you know that English Language Development (ELD) instruction is best delivered using this same tried and true teaching technique?
Creating a Seuss-Inspired Curriculum
Dr. Seuss’ timeless story treasures are an easy way to get students excited about the written word. Using vocabulary and sight words that only serve to enhance a child’s vocabulary, the books are ideal for any emergent reader. In fact, the stories are so versatile that they can be used across the curriculum to create…