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Now, the HOW. How will you provide a supportive learning environment for your language learners in the new school year? Support them with word walls, chat mats, expression lists, and more! Curated resources for you here: bit.ly/3SrkNxz and here: bit.ly/3ytAZYd

HOW will you cultivate a sense of belonging for your students in your classroom? Resources to spark your thinking here: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/b…

HOW will you give students agency in WHAT they are learning? Asking: What interests you about this topic? How will you use what you learn in the real world? What do you wonder about this topic? Here's a link to a resource for student agency: grahnforlang.com/uploads/1/1/7/…

As we are building relationships with our students and creating classroom community in the new school year, consider having students reflect on their strengths and talents. Resources for multiple languages here: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/s…

As we focus on building relationships and classroom community in the new school year, consider designing communicative tasks that have an affective element. Find resources here: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/b… and here: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/s…

Here's a tip for my WL educator friends to support students' understanding when giving directions in the target language. Use images/icons that illustrate the directions. You can do the same with your class agenda. (These examples have images from Flaticon)

I had the privilege of leading BTS learning for WL Ts in GA, TX, VA, DE, and MD. And the common denominator was a deep desire to engage Gen Z learners in relevant, real world contexts and through interactive, communicative tasks. Inspired by the passion of my WL colleagues!

Get your language learners out of their seats and moving with brain breaks in the TL! Zumba, Yoga, Dance, and more! Resources for multiple languages here: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/b…

DECTFL is proud to present Leslie Grahn (Leslie Grahn) at the 2024 Fall Conference! Join us by registering at dectfl.org/conference #dectfl #dectfl24

Got to spend the day with my DE WL peeps! Great learning and networking on a gorgeous early fall day. @dectfl24

Hispanic Heritage Month resources for you: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/h…

How many of my MD WL educator friends will I see there?

I had the privilege of leading learning today with PGCPSImmersion Academic Deans from the district Chinese, French, and Spanish immersion schools talking about active listening and coaching skills. Thank you, Jane Tarwacki for the invite.

WL friends: Sharing a brand new high interest lesson I created for you based on authentic resources and the topic is "No More Nomophobia" (It's all about cellphones and stress). Ready for you with resources for multiple languages: grahnforlang.com/lessons-based-…

Representing NECTFL LEAP Cohort 1 at MFLA!

Authentic resources of a variety of text types for multiple languages on the topics of Dia de los Muertos and Halloween: pinterest.com/grahnforlang/d…

Teaching grammar in context using authentic text?: Check out these resources for multiple languages here: grahnforlang.com/grammar-in-con…

An inspiring start to my week with great groups of WL teachers from DE in person and MA virtually. Topics we explored: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners, Designing Communicative Tasks, and Guiding Learners Along the Proficiency Continuum.

Headed off of X and to bluer skies. See you there!

My newest Pinterest board: Authentic resources for multiple languages on the topics of empathy and compassion: pinterest.com/.../empathy-an…