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Case: SPEAK ENGLISH!
I am a Kindergarden teacher that has a big group of hispanic students in the classroom. Many of them do not know how to speak English and thus makes it very complicated and frustrating to communicate. What is even worse, is that these students tend to speak Spanish when they are amongst themselves. Clearly, as a teacher I want them to be able to Participate, however, I am not sure whether or not I should separate them and forcé them to leave their native tongue at home.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You could make them feel more comfortable in the classroom environment by making some labels for classroom items and locations in English and Spanish. Since they're kindergartners,and probably can't read in Spanish, let alone English, you could add a simple bit of clip art to the label. I helped out in a classroom that had labels in both English and Spanish. I really enjoyed how the teacher incorporated both languages into her classroom.
I wouldn't recommend splitting them up or forcing them to "leave their native tongue at home." Their minds are like sponges right now, and this is the best time for them to learn a second language. They will pick up quickly. If you find a fun way to communicate with them, you'll notice progress. Try not to be negative about it, because the children can pick up on negativity, and that might discourage progress.
You can do it! There are lots of resources on the Internet (that will be beneficial to you and the students). Don't panic!!!!! :) |
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Rated On: February 1, 2013 2:26 pm |
Rated By: Debbie Lee Gaskin |
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Rated On: February 12, 2013 1:36 pm |
Rated By: Tabitha Franklin |
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Rated On: February 18, 2013 9:40 pm |
Rated By: Sarah Hogan Johnson |
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Rated On: April 18, 2013 7:51 pm |
Rated By: Lili G |
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Comments: I like this solution. |
Rated On: October 18, 2014 10:49 pm |
Rated By: puQuZu |
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Comments: Putting labels around the classroom is a great idea. It will allow the students to recognize a specific word that belongs to that item. This will help ease them into the English language learning process. |
Rated On: October 21, 2014 1:44 am |
Rated By: yVuLyR |
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Comments: I like your clip art idea. Great feedback. |
Rated On: February 20, 2015 5:18 am |
Rated By: ehaZeb |
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Comments: Great ideas! |
Rated On: March 3, 2017 10:54 pm |
Rated By: uDaHeD |
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Comments: Awesome suggestion. |
Rated On: March 6, 2017 2:54 am |
Rated By: uhuQyM |
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Comments: Great suggestions! Labels are a great way to help children learn more than one language. Trying to communicate and learn a little Spanish will help them and the teacher! |
Rated On: October 16, 2017 12:22 am |
Rated By: eHuPas |
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Comments: This is a great solution. Also remember that ESOL student may require a lot of visual aids, so keep that in mind when designing and presenting lessons. |
Rated On: February 20, 2018 12:49 am |
Rated By: uDyJeZ |
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Comments: This is a wonderful solution, as it encourages them to learn English while also supporting their native language. In kindergarten they still are learning some basic elements of education, and to learn these in Spanish and English would be a gift to these students and even some of the English speakers. |
Rated On: October 13, 2018 6:37 pm |
Rated By: aGuraz |
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Comments: In my classroom, I posted Spanish words around the classroom on different items and as the year went on I started taking them down a few at a time so that the students didn't rely only on their native language. |
Rated On: October 20, 2019 11:05 pm |
Rated By: ygyXeT |
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Comments: good idea |
Rated On: October 18, 2020 4:45 pm |
Rated By: VePuWu |
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Comments: I agree with this solution. |
Rated On: October 18, 2020 8:10 pm |
Rated By: Jennifer Overbey |
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Comments: These are great ideas and I would incorporate these into my classroom. |
Rated On: March 9, 2021 9:18 pm |
Rated By: ezaWun |
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Comments: I agree with this solution, having pictures of an item along with the name in both languages will help the students to learn the items in both languages. |
Rated On: April 3, 2022 12:19 am |
Rated By: gupeVy |
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Comments: agreed. |
Rated On: November 13, 2022 8:30 pm |
Rated By: buTuDe |
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. |
Rated On: April 3, 2023 3:43 am |
Rated By: uPanaS |
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