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  APA Citation Uegaki, C. (2003) ​ Suki's Kimono ​ Toronto, Kids Can Press. Summary: Suki is a young Japanese girl who wants to wear her blue kimono on her first day of school. Her kimono is special to her because it reminds her of her grandmother who she visited over the summer. On her first day of school she wore her blue kimono even though her sisters did not think she should wear it. The kids at school laughed at her because her clothes were different from the casual clothing young children would usually wear at school. The teacher starts off the first day by asking volunteers to share what they did over the summer. Suki shares by telling the class about the street festival she went to and shows the class how both her and her family danced in the festival. At the end of the story everyone becomes interested in her culture and learns to be accepting of it. Description: This book reveals another child's culture and how much Suki`s grandmothers kimono means to her. I chose thi

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-tips-for-connecting-with-non-english-speaking-parents/2015/12 APA Citation  Gonzalez, A. (2020, April 22). Tips for Connecting With Non-English-Speaking Parents (Opinion). Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-tips-for-connecting-with-non-english-speaking-parents/2015/12 Description: As educators we need to overcome language barriers between children families. This resource consists of tips and examples on how to communicate with families who do not speak English. First we should have open communication with families and provide technology when needed.  https://www.edutopia.org/home-school-connections-resources APA Citation  Faiella, K. (2016, September 26). Family Engagement: Resource Roundup. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.edutopia.org/home-school-connections-resources Description: I chose this resource because teachers need to be reminded that we need to include families in their child'

  https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/english-language-learners-special-needs-effective-instructional-strategies APA Citation  Ortiz, A. (2016, March 10). English Language Learners with Special Needs: Effective Instructional Strategies. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/english-language-learners-special-needs-effective-instructional-strategies Description: I picked this resource because it is specialized for English Language learners. Educators can view these strategies and see how to best prevent English Language learners from falling behind in their learning. This article mentions early intervention for struggling learners and referral for Special Education if this is needed.  https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2020/06/Designing-Lessons-for-Diverse-Learners.pdf APA Citation Olinghouse, N. (2008). Designing Lessons for Diverse Learners. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://edwp.educ.msu.edu/te/wp-content/uploads/si

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/classroom-seating-arrangements/ APA Citation  Watson, A. (2017, October 07). Ideas for Classroom Seating Arrangements. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/classroom-seating-arrangements/ Description: I chose this picture in particular because I like how all of the desks are facing towards the front of the room. There are so many ways that teachers can arrange their class, students desks, and tables.  I can go back to this source and get ideas on how I would want to set up my class. https://www.fusionyearbooks.com/blog/classroom-posters/   APA Citation  30 Motivational Classroom Posters to Inspire Your Students. (2016, May 25). Retrieved December 10, 2020, from https://www.fusionyearbooks.com/blog/classroom-posters/ Description: Having positive quotes and colorful posters in the classroom is essential for the learning environment. This particular site has a number of 30 posters with positive quotes to motivate stu

Learning Style Questionnaire   The modality (learning channel preference) questionnaire reproduced here is by O’Brien (1985).    To complete, read each sentence carefully and consider if it applies to you.    On the line in front of each statement, indicate how often the sentence applies to you, according to the chart below.    Please respond to all questions.   1 2 3 Never applies to me. Sometimes applies to me. Often applies to me.     SECTION ONE:    1.       _____I enjoy doodling and even my notes have lots of pictures and arrows in them. 2.       _____I remember something better if I write it down. 3.       _____I get lost or am late if someone tells me how to get to a new place, and I don’t write down the directions. 4.       _____When trying to remember someone’s telephone number, or something new like that, it helps me to get a picture of it in my mind. 5.       _____If I am taking a test, I can “see” the textbook page and where the answer is located. 6.       _____It helps me

https://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/bilingual-books-young-children-spanish APA Citation  Lbreiseth. (2020, March 29). Bilingual Books for Young Children: Spanish. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.colorincolorado.org/booklist/bilingual-books-young-children-spanish Description:This site has bilingual books for younger children mostly Spanish. I chose this resource because I want to have some books in my classroom that are in different languages. I want my students to feel that their language is welcome in my classroom and will help support their reading skills. Having bilingual books they can also see English and Spanish at the same time.   https://www.123rf.com/photo_53166955_stock-vector-vector-illustration-of-a-heart-shape-filled-with-multicultural-hand-prints-multiple-open-palms-make-.html APA Citation  Rosen, D. (n.d.). Vector illustration of a heart shape filled with multicultural.. Retrieved December 09, 2020, from https://www.123rf.com/photo_53166955_stock-vecto