Resources+for+ESL+Teachers

=Welcome to the Teacher Resource Page! = =I have included some websites and resources that I believe will be useful to you as you are working with ESL students. =


 * **ColorinColorado** is a useful link which includes stories and activities for ESL students. [|Colorincolorado]


 * **Starfall** - This is a great site to practice phonics.My ESL students have also really enjoyed the interactive activities. It's also a wonderful site to use on your smartboards. Check out .Starfall.com


 * **Everything ESL** -This is a comprehensive website with lesson plans, activtities, suggested resources, and a discussion board.[|Everything ESL]


 * **Google Translate -** This is a must have website for every teacher who has an ESL: student in your room. You can easily cut and past your notes and newsletters and translate them into your target language.[| Google Translate]


 * **Dave's ESL Cave** **-** You will enjoy exploring this 'international' website.**[|Dave's ESL Cafe]**


 * **Children's International Digital Library** is a wonderful site to find books written in different languages. My favorites are poetry books written in English and Spanish. [|Children's International Digital Library]


 * **Brainpop** Did you know that we have an ESL Brainpop? This has good language activities students can complete on the computer. We have a subscription for our system, but it is free to anyone right now. [|ESL Brainpop]


 * **Quizlet online**. You can use this website to make flashcards with graphics. It also has games and activities to practice the words you choose. This will help your ESL students learn vocabulary in English.[|Quizlet online]


 * **Tumblebooks** This is a great website at the Johnson City Public library for books. I used one with an ESL student as an accelerated lesson before she read the story in class. She loved the animation and it helped her with new vocabulary. It is also good to use on your Smartboard! [|Tumblebooks]


 * **AOL Kid stories** - Online storybooks for children.[| KOL Jr Stories]