10 Books about Inclusion and Diversity in Spanish

(This post contains some affiliate links. Thanks for your support!) It is important to introduce your students (or own bilingual children) to diverse people and perspectives from a young age. Making sure they know that everyone is different in their own special way is a very important lesson in life. Young kids need to hear a variety of stories about different being different and unique and ... Read More about 10 Books about Inclusion and Diversity in Spanish

BPP 4: Transitions & Fitting a lot into Your Literacy Block

In episode 4, Janet talks transitions, fitting a lot into your literacy block and visuals with a first-grade dual language teacher from Wisconsin. Podcast: Download FULL PODCAST TRANSCRIPT: Janet: This is episode four of the Bilingual Profe podcast. In today's show, we'll talk transitions, and fitting in a lot of literacy activities into a short amount of time. Stay tuned. The Bilingual ... Read More about BPP 4: Transitions & Fitting a lot into Your Literacy Block

14 Keys to Successfully Hosting a Student Teacher in your Bilingual Classroom

Just found out you are going to have a student teacher? Looking for great ideas on how to make this a successful experience for both of you? Look no further. Below you will find 14 Key ideas to successfully hosting a student teacher in your bilingual classroom this school year. I am sure we all remember back to when we student taught. There are good mentors. There are bad mentors and there are ... Read More about 14 Keys to Successfully Hosting a Student Teacher in your Bilingual Classroom

BPP 2: Organization and Collaboration for Bilingual Teachers

In today's episode, Janet talks to  Juliana Shoumbert, a bilingual Kindergarten teacher from Texas about some organization and collaboration ideas for bilingual teachers. Podcast: Download FULL TRANSCRIPT: Janet: You are listening to the Bilingual Profe podcast, episode number two. In today's episode, we'll talk about organization and collaboration ideas with a bilingual kindergarten ... Read More about BPP 2: Organization and Collaboration for Bilingual Teachers