Some Useful Websites :

• New York City Department of Education: Parent Resources

schools.nyc.gov/Academics/ELL/FamilyResources/default.htm

•   U.S. Department of Education: Parents

www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=ln

•      Colorín Colorado– a Spanish/English bilingual site for families of ELLs

http://www.colorincolorado.org/families

• ESL Kids – ESL materials for kids including flashcards, worksheets, and games

http://esl-kids.com

• National PTA: Parents’ Guide to Student Success

http://www.pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583

• Reading Rockets: English Language Learners

http://www.readingrockets.org/reading-topics/english-language-learners

• Teachers First: Ideas and Resources for Parents of ESL/ELL Students

http://www.teachersfirst.com/par-esl.cfm

Some Useful Websites for Kids:

• PBS Kids

pbskids.org

• National Geographic Kids

kids.nationalgeographic.com

•   BrainPOP ESL – an animated educational site for ELLs

esl.brainpop.com

• Starfall – site to learn the basics of reading featuring interactive books and games

starfall.com

• Raz-Kids – guided reading program with interactive books and quizzes

raz-kids.com

 

I look forward to a great year!