You’ll definitely find THIS resource in my classroom! It’s covered in vocabulary words and pictures, and it supports student independence. It’s a year-long tool, and my students LOVE it! It’s a Vocabulary Office for beginning English learners. As I’m getting my beginning of the year resources together to support my ELs, I thought I’d do a quick post to show how I put together a vocabulary office for my newcomers.
Step 1: Gather Materials – printed vocabulary pages, 2 folders and glue
Step 2: Glue two folders together
Step 3: Glue the vocabulary pages onto the interior and exterior of the folders
Step 4: Laminate to ensure the vocabulary office lasts all year long
For my older ELLs, grades 4-6, I put the vocabulary pages inside a folder that students keep in their desks and use as needed.
Viola!! This office provides students with basic everyday vocabulary that will support them in their writing, spelling, reading and vocabulary development. It encourages independence during student centered activities which is great for building students’ confidence. And, it’s perfect for a primary writing center!! My students love their offices! This year I’m trying them on the big kids, fifth and sixth grade newcomers. I thought I’d put theirs in folders….looks a little more grown up;) If you think this resource would benefit your students, here is the link.
Happy teaching! I hope you have a wonderful year!
