In this article, we recommend five specific and measurable actions you can implement to take your DLL/ELL program to the next level in 2026. 1) Build background knowledge. The best way to teach new content and skills is by activating and building on students’ prior interests and background knowledge before instruction. Students absorb and remember…
Enrolling your children in a bilingual or dual language program is an essential first step on their path to biliteracy. Parental involvement in education provides a unique opportunity for parents to grow in their roles as teachers and decision makers. Most parents have many questions about dual language programs. The most frequently asked questions are:…
One of the biggest issues that many teachers are facing today is spending way too many hours preparing lessons and keeping up with technology in hopes of engaging students who are often times more tech-savvy than they are. Most administrators don’t realize the huge amount of time it takes to find all the resources to…
Your kids worked hard throughout the school year to learn and improve their language skills, don’t let summer get in the way! For most kids, summer means sunny days, road trips, or making sandcastles on the beach. While they may avoid actual academic assignments, it’s easy to find some creative ways to help them practice….
Scaffolding is a way of assisting students by breaking learning down into manageable chunks as they progress toward greater understanding and independence. Research shows that without scaffolding, ELLs and DLLs often struggle needlessly to access grade-level content and are less able to perform well academically. If you are conducting instruction using your native language, you…
Little Sponges Gradebook and How to Use It This guide will explain how to access Little Sponges assessments, quizzes and Gradebook. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! In order to track the overall progress of your students, it is best to have them take the Little Sponges pre-assessment prior…
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