Parent Resources
Below are useful links that will support content-rich language learning with your student. Audio tasks and directions for the first three books and workbooks of our English language curriculum are also available below. Students can take their books home to review previous lesson or continue new lessons if they wish.
ENGLISH LEARNER CURRICULUM RESOURCES:
Below are the audio supports for our WIDA Level 1-2 (Entering/Emerging) curriculum. You can choose between the student textbook and workbook by using the navigation bar at the top of the page.
National Geographic Our World Book 1 Audio
National Geographic Our World Book 2 Audio
National Geographic Our World Book 3 Audio
HELPFUL HOME RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
Linked below are great resources for families and students to continue their English Learning when not in school.
Unite for Literacy:
Unite for Literacy is great for EL students because it offers a wide range of simple, engaging books with audio support in multiple languages, helping build vocabulary, listening, and reading skills while supporting comprehension in both English and their home language.
Duolingo:
Duolingo is beneficial for English Learners because it provides interactive, game-like lessons that help build vocabulary, grammar, and language skills through repetitive practice, immediate feedback, and personalized learning paths.
ABCYa:
ABCYa offers fun, educational games that reinforce language skills like vocabulary, reading, and spelling through interactive activities that keep students engaged while learning.
A4ESL:
A4ESL provides a variety of quizzes, games, and activities that help reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills through interactive, self-paced practice.
Learning Chocolate:
Learning Chocolate is great for English Learners because it uses groups vocabulary into real-life themes and reinforces new vocabulary through visual, auditory, and written practice, making language learning engaging and effective.
BBC Bitesize:
BBC Bitesize offers engaging games, lessons, and videos that build vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills through clear explanations and interactive practice, although the voices are in British English.
ESL Listening Lab:
ESL Listening lab is a great resource that provides listening practice through conversations and monologues based on certain topics and themes. Students can check their listening skills with multiple-choice questions.
Khan Academy:
Khan Academy is helpful for multilingual students in content area subjects because it provides clear, visual explanations and interactive practice that support language development alongside academic learning. It also provides content area instruction in Spanish.
