Judie Haynes

Judie Haynes taught elementary ESL for 28 years and is the author and coauthor of eight books for teachers of ELs , the most recent being “Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence and Chronic Stress“ with Debbie Zacarian and Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz. She was a columnist for the TESOL publication "Essential Teacher" and is also cofounder and comoderator of the Twitter Chat for teachers of English learners #ELLCHAT.

5 Tips for Building Relationships With Families of Multilingual Learners

The more comfortable newcomers feel in theirs schools, the faster they will be able to acquire new learning. Learn about what families need to know when they first come to your school.

Author: Judie Haynes

When Multilingual Learners Refuse to Speak Their Home Language

Language erosion within multilingual families can become a source of tension. Learn how to support students and families in maintaining the home language of multilingual learners who may not wish to speak it. 

Author: Judie Haynes

6 Strategies to Balance the Use of L1 and English in the ESL Classroom

During a recent Twitter chat, a teacher of multilingual learners (MLLs) wrote that she was struggling with a class of fifth and sixth graders who persisted in speaking their home language (Spanish) in class.

Author: Judie Haynes

6 Scaffolds for ELs in a Virtual Classroom

In May, 2020, I wrote a blog entitled “10 Scaffolds to Support EL Learning.”

Author: Judie Haynes

Teaching Elementary-Age ELs the Hidden Curriculum

The hidden curriculum encompasses various characteristics of schooling that “everybody knows.” It usually consists of a wide variety of social skills, such as interactions with peers and teachers, and includes the fundamental values and beliefs of a school community. This hidden curriculum needs to be learned by ELs in order for them to succeed socially and academically in school.

Author: Judie Haynes

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