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The Toucan Teacher - ESL

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I'm an elementary English learner teacher. I create resources for ESL teachers and classroom teachers to meet the specific needs of language learners.

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I'm an elementary English learner teacher. I create resources for ESL teachers and classroom teachers to meet the specific needs of language learners.
Spring rain book & literacy activities
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Spring rain book & literacy activities

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Two versions of a spring rain book, plus lots of print-and-go literacy activities! Practice beginning sounds, high frequency words, scrambled sentences, and more in this quick and fun resource. You get: 2 versions of an 8-page early reader book - 1 is designed with simple high frequency words plus spring vocabulary (ex. I have rain boots), the other has more complex sentence structures and words to decode (ex. When it rains, I wear my rain coat to stay dry) 2 versions of a sentence puzzle cut-and-paste activity 1 spring rain poem 1 simple cloze reading activity to practice syntax 1 beginning sounds page with spring vocabulary words Designed for young English learners but great for K-1 as well!
Sea Turtles nonfiction book & activities
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Sea Turtles nonfiction book & activities

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Perfect for guided reading, this nonfiction text about sea turtles includes writing, cloze, sentence puzzles, and more to build students’ reading skills and confidence. You get: -2 versions of a nonfiction book about sea turtles (easy to differentiate!) -a draw and write page for accessing prior knowledge -4 vocabulary cards related to the text and to sea turtles -2 guided reading pages with the complete text of each book for running records or fluency practice -1 cloze printable -2 sentence puzzles -1 paragraph sort -2 writing pages -1 compare and contrast page -1 conjunction sort page Follow me on Facebook and Instagram, or check out my blog!
Summer early reader book
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Summer early reader book

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A fun emergent reader book for summer! Perfect for guided reading, end of the year activities, literacy centers, small group, and more. These print-and-go books are an easy activity for summer! You get: 2 differentiated levels of a 9-page emergent reader, including a writing page for kids to add their own thinking!
ESL Unit: Playground (Pre-K, K, or 1st grade)
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ESL Unit: Playground (Pre-K, K, or 1st grade)

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A huge unit packed with language-building activities, each differentiated for multiple reading, writing, and language levels! This unit is designed for Pre-K, K, or 1st grade English learners and has so many activities to build academic language and prepare EL students for the mainstream classroom - perfect for small group or whole group instruction! You get: 8 flashcards/vocabulary words with visuals (great for a word wall!) 6 oral language question cards with visuals and sentence starters 3 scrambled sentences 9 number/math clip cards - great for practicing the language of math and simple counting, adding, and subtracting skills 4 onset-rime puzzles with consonant blends 1 graphing sheet 4 writing pages for themed narratives 6 differentiated sentence writing pages 6 differentiated opinion writing pages 1 concept mapping page 2 stretch the sentence pages (example included) 2 unique emergent readers, each with 2 versions included!
U.S. money emergent reader & activities
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U.S. money emergent reader & activities

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Print-and-go emergent reader PLUS 3 unique activities designed to teach U.S. money! Use this resource as an introduction to U.S. money or to help students understand the value of different coins and dollar bills. Perfect for newcomer ESL students and young learners, or for special education students learning life skills!
Transportation/Things that Go Thematic Unit
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Transportation/Things that Go Thematic Unit

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A complete unit aligned to ELPA21 learning standards! This English learner unit is designed for young ESL students to develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. Lots of language building activities are included, as well as activities to build language and skills for the mainstream classroom! You get: •Flashcards - 20 flashcard visuals •Speaking task cards – 12 question cards! •Describe the picture task cards •Counting and number task cards •Puzzles – scrambled sentences, word puzzles, and vocabulary puzzles! •Beginning and ending sounds and writing activities – ideal for supporting classroom literacy! •Concept mapping – expand expression and build vocabulary through writing and drawing! •Word and number writing activities •Books – 2 levels of emergent readers with options for tracing words
Transportation writing centers
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Transportation writing centers

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37 differentiated writing pages for pre-K, K, or 1st grade learners! Clear visuals are included with labels on every page to support English learners and young writers. Get your students writing with these engaging and ready-to-go printable writing pages! Perfect for writing centers or writing practice. You get 37 pages in all, including: 18 flashcards or word wall cards with color visual aids 2 blank writing pages for general writing activities 6 different opinion writing pages, each with 3 levels of writing support 3 supported sentence writing pages, each with 4 levels of writing support 3 single sentence writing pages with color and number words
Transportation emergent readers - things that go
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Transportation emergent readers - things that go

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3 print-and-go emergent readers with interactive elements included! This 37 page resource includes three printable emergent readers that get kids reading, writing, and interacting with pattern texts. Fun and easy to use! You get: Colors and Numbers: Pattern book with number and color words (ex. Here are two red fire trucks.) All Different Sizes: Pattern book focusing on comparatives and superlatives (ex. This is the tallest boat.) Can This Fly?: Pattern book with simple sight word questions, including sight word practice at the end (ex. Can a boat fly? No!) Build language, literacy, and comprehension with this fun resource!
Camping unit for ESL English learners
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Camping unit for ESL English learners

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A thematic unit around the vocabulary of camping, with so many engaging activities to meet ELPA21 learning standards! You get: flashcards with clear visuals 18 speaking task cards for asking/answering questions (3 levels) oral language survey (asking and answering questions) scrambled sentences word, sentence, and story writing pages cut and paste vocabulary (2 levels) sequencing with s’mores (2 levels of writing, plus large visuals to be used as manipulatives) Books/emergent readers - 3 differentiated levels of books - designed to teach present and future tense verbs, retelling events, and understanding key details nonfiction text for higher reading levels 2 sets of comprehension questions for the books and nonfiction text Designed for English learners in kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade! This is a whole unit of resources - print and go. Also included is a list of suggested videos and books that use the vocabulary of the unit!
Spanish and English bilingual emergent reader - Animals
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Spanish and English bilingual emergent reader - Animals

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A book for young learners in Spanish and English! This emergent reader is perfect for kids learning to read in Spanish, English, or both. It teaches vocabulary for several common animals and actions that relate to those animals (ex. fish swims). Students trace the animal words and are able to color the pictures.
Vocabulary clip cards for English learners
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Vocabulary clip cards for English learners

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Read and understand words - vocabulary clip cards for English learners! Over 100 clip cards for kids to read and practice! Looking for an easy EL center or for independent word-reading practice? These clip cards were designed for elementary English learners to practice reading and understanding words independently. Two types of cards are included. Students can decode a word and find the picture that matches, or students can look at a picture and then find the word that matches. An answer key is included for students to independently check their work. Print on cardstock and laminate to use for many years! Some topics included: -personal pronouns (I, she, he, we) -farm animals -zoo animals -routines -jobs/occupations -foods -school supplies -sports equipment -clothes -weather …and more!
Cut and Paste vocabulary and writing practice for English Learners
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Cut and Paste vocabulary and writing practice for English Learners

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Vocabulary practice for English learners! 40 pages of cut and paste vocabulary activities, thematically designed to go with your units or to stand alone as morning work, EL center work, literacy centers, or vocabulary practice! Perfect for newcomer English learners, struggling learners (intervention), special education students, and more! There are 40 pages included (20 thematic activities with 2 levels of differentiation). Topics include: -emotions -personal pronouns -animals -jobs/occupations -school supplies -nature -rooms in a house -weather -transportation …and more!
Yes/No Question Task Cards
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Yes/No Question Task Cards

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Task cards for reading comprehension! These fun task cards include silly and visually engaging questions in which students need to read and understand a yes/no question. A variety of yes/no questions and vocabulary are included to accommodate different language or reading levels. The cards can double as clip cards, too! These are a great resource for English learners or struggling readers - perfect for ESL, special education, EFL, intervention, and more! Question types include: -Does it…/Do ____ have ____? -Can ___ do ___? -Is this a ____? -Can a (noun) (verb)? Vocabulary includes: -transportation -weather -actions -emotions -nature -farm animals -zoo animals -places -fruits/vegetables -and more!