RESEARCH LINKS
 
 

Best Practices

www.nwrel.org/request/2003may/general.html
   General principles for teaching ELL students are described.

www.western.edu/faculty/kwieseman/ELL/LDE_Strategies.htm
   A great collection of ELL links for the educator.

www.everythingESL.net
   Many helpful tips and activities, especially for the ELL Newcomer. 
 
http://www.colorincolorado.com
A bilingual site for families and educators of English Language Learners.

Total Physical Response

www.tpr-world.com/
   Information about TPR and its originator Dr. James J. Asher.

www.tprstorytelling.com
   Information about TPR-Storytelling and its originator Blain Ray
 

Vocabulary Development through Games

Two articles describing the benefits and citing research which supports the use of games for language learning

   www.teflgames.com/why.html
 
   iteslj.org/Techniques/Chen-Games.html
 

Vocabulary Development through Music

www.forefrontpublishers.com/eslmusic
   Link onto Articles.  Find the one entitled “Using Music to Enhance Second Language 
   Acquisition:  From Theory to Practice”
 
www.happalmer.com/articlepg1.htm
   Hap Palmer pioneered the integration of music and movement in the area of early
   childhood education.  This is an article he wrote for the NAEYC Journal.
 

OTHER RESOURCE LINKS
 
 

www.ncela.gwu.edu

“…National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) collects, analyzes, synthesizes, and disseminates information about language instruction for limited English proficient children…”  This site is a wealth of  information for K-12 teachers, parents, community, migrant specialists, and educational institutions.
 

www.rosettastone.com/edu/esl/nclb

Rosetta Stone Language Software, Level 1 (English)
“…designed for beginning language learners of any age…”
 

www.smartypantsco.com/products

Mike Teaches English
“…Languages for Kids is an award-winning series…specifically designed for primary age students…using games and fun activities to impart quality educational content…”
 

http://www.us.oup.com/us/corporate/publishingprograms/esl/titles/picturedictionaries/?view=usa

Oxford Picture Dictionary for Kids
Thematic dictionary with many components “designed for young students learning English.”
 

TWO GREAT VIDEOS

Both of these books/videos are "wordless narratives"...Children love them and they can talk throughout to reinforce newcomer vocabulary.

"The Red Balloon" by Albert Lamorisse and "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs.