I’m linking up with sweet Christina at Sugar & Spice for her weekly “Wordless Wednesday”!
I’ve got BIG NEWS!
{and I needed a few words …}
If you didn’t see it on instagram…
I have been so blessed!
I got hired into the local district and I’ll be working 10 minutes from home!
No more hour-drives & no more crazy charter madness {although I am grateful for how my previous school shaped me and made me into the teacher I am}! I am ready to welcome a real school site with a playground, air conditioning, and a loving environment/staff!
God is good 🙂
So my question to you {firstie-teachers} is…
What’s your advice for moving to first and working with ELLs?
SARA FRAMPTON says
Have fun at your new school!
Sara
Frampton’s FUNdamentals
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thank you 🙂
The Traveling Teacher says
Congratulations! I don't have any experience teaching 1st (I teach 2nd), but I have worked with classes filled with English Language Learners for the past ten years. I highly recommend using sentence frames in both speaking and writing. This helps them to practice using complete sentences with correct English grammar. Listening centers are also great for them to hear the correct pronunciation of English words. Good luck!
The Traveling Teacher
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thank you! I will do both of those things 🙂
Chrissy says
Congratulations! I have a 45 minute commute each way. There are days that I ask God, "Why didn't you allow me to get the job down the street?!" but I know in my heart that I'm where He wanted me for now. I hope you have an amazing and awesome year!!
ReadWriteSing
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thank you! I hope you find some good music to keep you company! Or maybe a carpool buddy 🙂
Susan K. says
Congratulations! This is great news. Here in Mass. we are required to take a class to teach ELLs or we can't renew our certification. I love your picture!
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
I took it for my CA credential, but it's been a while 😉
Sarah says
Congratulations on the new job! This is so exciting, but don't forget to enjoy every moment of summer, while you can!! 😀
~Sarah
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thank you !
Sandy says
SO! Exciting!!!! Congratulations on your new position!!! Advice… enjoy every second and be patient with those ELs 🙂 Lots of pictures and songs!
Soaring Through Second
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thanks Sandy! I'm really good at songs so this will be great 😉 haha
Marcy G says
YAY!! I am so excited for you! SIOP all the way! It will not only support your ELLs, but your EOs. I was an ESL specialist for years. Let me know if you have any questions.
Marcy
Searching for Teacher Balance
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thanks! I'll make sure to look that up & I'll keep you posted!
Tasha Emmerson says
Congratulations again on the new job! What a huge relief! And now you can relax and enjoy the rest of your summer! I can't wait to share resources/stalk your blog even more since we're both in 1st!
I agree with Marcy! SIOP is uh-maz-ing for ELL's! here is my favorite SIOP book! It outlines useful strategies!
Tasha Emmerson
Confessions of a Tiny Teacher
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Awesome thanks for the link!!
Shelby - First Time Firstie says
YAY! Welcome to the good life in first grade land 🙂 You will love it!!
Shelby
First Time Firstie
Jen Cullen//Sparkling in Second says
Thanks! I'm getting excited 🙂