Supporting Young English Learners at Home
Family and Caregiver Activities
Learning together can be fun! These family and caregiver activities (FCAs) are designed to provide simple, fun activities families and caregivers can use with young English learner children at home to strengthen language development in either the home language or English. The resources are based on the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide "Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School." They are available in nine languages.
Educator Resources
These resources support educators in helping families and caregivers make the most of the activities:
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TOOL: Educators' Guide
Read the Educators' Guide to learn more about the activities as well as tips to help families and caregivers make the most out of the them. -
VIDEO: Introductory Webinar
Watch a webinar that introduces the research behind the activities and provides suggestions for supporting families and caregivers as they use the FCA's with their children. -
VIDEO: Activities in Action (Coming Soon)
See educators and families in action! View videos that connect classroom instruction with activities at home.
"I just want to enjoy being with my granddaughter at home. How can i make learning fun for her?" —Grandfather of a young English learner in California
Activities
Questions about Stories
Strengthen language by asking and answering questions about a story.
Questions about Experiences
Use everyday experiences inside and or outside of the home to ask and answer questions.
Interviewing a Special Person
Interview a special person to build oral and written language.