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1. A-Z List of Publications

   Format(s): Text

   Browse the list of publications and resources produced by the U.S. Department of State, Office of English Language Programs for English language teachers and learners.

2. The Alphabet Song

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   The Alphabet Song teaches the English language alphabet. Poster included.

3. Over the River and Through the Woods

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   A popular song during American holidays, particularly Thanksgiving. Poster included.

4. I'm a Little Teapot

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song describes a teapot and how it works. Poster included.

5. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star is a song about the stars in the sky. Poster included.

6. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

7. National Geographic Kids

   Format(s): Website

   National Geographic Kids is a page full of games, activities, photos, videos, stories, and fun facts for children to learn about the the world. The NG Kids pages are designed for children to access independently or work with a parent or teacher.

8. Using Raphael's QARs as Differentiated Instruction with Picture Books

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   A differentiated instruction technique this author uses is Question Answer Relationships (QARs), a strategy to aid reading comprehension. The article describes four QAR types and demonstrates them in differentiated reading and writing lessons, with accompanying worksheets, based on a children’s book, The Carrot Seed.

9. Week 4 - Breaking the Ice With Modals

   In: Teacher's Corner: Modals Format(s): Text

   Icebreaker activities are great ways to get students talking. Icebreakers are even better when students are both talking and practicing a specific language skill or component.

10. Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

    In: American Rhythms Format(s): Text

    Jazz musician Kermit Ruffins performs along with a talented group of children in Breakfast Lunch and Dinner. Download the song and classroom activities.

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