My students come to me from all over the world. They are from Syria, Afghanistan, Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, China, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Bangladesh. Although they are all unique, the thing they all have in common is a strong desire to learn English so they can make new friends, learn math, social studies and science, learn to read and write, and navigate their new surroundings in the United States. Most of my students are so new to our country that they speak no English at all. I begin by teaching them survival words like bathroom and water, and then move on to more complex words and phrases.
Having realistic pictures and books they can relate to will help my students make connections between spoken and written words and the world around them.
I plan to use the picture cards as a way to prompt my students to ask and answer questions using English words and phrases. I have found that using accurate and interesting pictures helps my students to make real connections between the words that I am teaching them and the things we are talking about. Once they have the connection we are able to expand their use of the words. Pictures are a useful tool when teaching the components of language, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Picture books with stories my students can relate to also help me to create opportunities for my students to engage with the English language. They can use their English listening skills to understand the story being read to them. They can use their English speaking skills to answer my questions about the story or to ask me questions about what is happening in the book. My more advanced English learners can practice reading in English.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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Stages Learning Materials Language Builder Occupation, Career & Community Helper Picture Flashcards Photo Cards for Autism Education and ABA Therapy
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Stages Learning Materials Language Builder Emotion Picture Cards Expressions, Conversation, and Situation Photo Cards for Autism Education, ABA Therapy
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Swingline Heavy Duty Stapler, 160 Sheet Capacity, Jam Free, Metal, Black and Gray (39005)
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Stages Learning Materials Lang-O-Learn ESL Everyday Objects Vocabulary Photo Cards Flashcards for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese
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Stages Learning Materials Lang-O-Learn ESL Food Vocabulary Photo Cards Flashcards for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean +More
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Swingline Premium Heavy Duty Staples, 0.75 Leg Length, 1000/Box (35319)
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I Spy Things That Go: A Fun Guessing Game Picture Book for Kids Ages 2-5, Toddlers and Kindergartners ( Picture Puzzle Book for Kids ) (I Spy Books for Kids)
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I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles - Reinforced Book
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I Spy School Days: A Book of Picture Riddles
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Stages Learning Materials Lang-O-Learn ESL Body Parts Vocabulary Photo Cards Flashcards for English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese & More
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A Time to Celebrate (Lonely Planet Kids)
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I Spy - From A-Z!: A Fun Guessing Game for 2-5 Year Olds (I Spy Book Collection for Kids)
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I Spy - All Around Me!: A Fun A-Z Puzzle Book (for Ages 4-6) (I Spy Book Collection for Kids)
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Materials cost
$303.59
Vendor shipping charges
$0.85
Sales tax
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3rd party payment processing fee
$4.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$338.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$59.82
Total project goal
$398.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$398.81
7 Donors
-$376.75
Donations toward project cost
-$338.99
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