Supporting the Literacy Development of Diverse Language Learners in Early Childhood Classrooms
This list contains a variety of resources associated with supporting the literacy of development of diverse language learners in early childhood classrooms.
IEL Resources
- Tip Sheet: Helping Preschoolers Learn in Two Languages
- Tip Sheet: Helping Your Child Learn in Two Languages
- Blog: Welcoming Parents of Dual Language Learners to Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Blog: Creating a Language-Rich Classroom for Young Dual Language Learners (DLLs)
- Blog: Creating Books With Young Dual Language Learners
- Podcast: Language and Literacy in Inclusive Early Childhood Programs
- Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards: English Language Learner Home Language Development
Web Resources
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Supporting Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood
also in SpanishSource: Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse
This topical guide on supporting dual language learners in early childhood will introduce you to important books, videos, and information resources available from the EI Clearinghouse.
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Early Literacy Instruction for ELLs
also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado
These resources provide guidance on how to build a foundation for literacy development as well as guidance on using a child’s native language as part of their literacy development.
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Help! Kit for Grades Pre-K – 6
Source: ESCORT
This kit for primary teachers can be downloaded from the web. It includes ideas for recommended teaching strategies, lesson plans, and materials.
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What Does Research Tell Us About Teaching Reading to English Language Learners?
Source: Reading Rockets
This article provides a synthesis of research, and provides information on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in young English language learners.
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The Combine Project: An Experience in a Dual-Language Classroom
also in SpanishSource: Early Childhood Research and Practice
This article, by Rebecca Wilson, describes what happened when a bilingual kindergarten class in West Liberty, Iowa, investigated a combine. The dual-language program supports content area instruction in both Spanish and English.
About this Resource
- Resource List
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
- Child Care Center
- Preschool Program
Intended audience(s):
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
- Infants and Toddlers (Birth To Age 3)
- Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)
Related Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards:
