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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!
All About Bees mini unit
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All About Bees mini unit

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Teach about bees with this nonfiction mini unit and guided reading book at 2 different reading levels. Included cloze, writing, and vocabulary activities as well as mentor texts support students’ understanding as they work through this mini unit! You get: 2 versions of a nonfiction guided reading book about bees (7 pages each) teacher note sheet for each version a pre-teaching worksheet for accessing prior knowledge 18 word cards related to the texts for word sorts and building background knowledge 2 mentor texts, one about the life cycle and one about bees in general life cycle anchor chart and cut-and-paste worksheet cloze worksheet describe the picture writing pages journal prompts sentence writing lined pages and more! Please note - I work with kids at lots of levels, so I’ve created and included pages at multiple levels of support. Great for differentiation!
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!