Resource Review Matrix Culturally Responsive Teaching

Resource Review Matrix: Culturally Responsive Teaching
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University of Phoenix Material

Kathy Frechette
TESOL 507
March 2, 2015
Christina Nguyen

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Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
ST Math
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
software
, music,
art)
Targe
t
Grade
Level
s
Resource #1:
Releva Langua Readi
nt
ge
ng
Conte
Levels
Level
nt
s
Areas
Online
Program
K-6
Math
Mainstre
am / ELL
Strengths of Resource:
The entire program is all visual so non-English
speaking students can still be successful in the
math program.
The program uses interactive, visual animation to
convey math concepts and develop deep math
understanding.
Students initially encounter visual puzzles free of
language or symbols. Once they master the
visual representation, language and symbols are
gradually integrated into the puzzles.
Kids can work at their own pace and the teacher
can monitor their progress within the program.
K-6
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
#1, 2, 6, 8
Information About
Resource
The instructional
software program is a
research-based, visual
approach to teaching and
learning math. ST Math
enables teachers to
reach all students at their
level, and provides
students with the
opportunity to be
successful learners.
Limitations of Resource:
Classrooms need to be able to have enough
computers for students to access the program.
In order to purchase this program, a school
district must buy for two grade levels and can just
buy for individual classes.

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There are no limitations how far kids can go

within the program. They are not limited to only
work within their grade level if they have
mastered certain concepts.
Strategies for Implementation and Evaluation of Each Resource:
Since this program is easy to navigate, especially for nonreaders, kids can independently work in this
program. This program can be implemented during centers or small group time.
Biases and Stereotypes of Resource:
None
Methods for Adapting Each Resource Based on Differentiation of Language and Literacy Levels:
This program can be used as is. This program is easy for elementary school aged students to navigate.
Since it is a nonverbal program, ELL students and nonreader dont need any additional support in order to
be successful in this math program.
Resource #2:
Name of Resource
and Link to Resource
(if applicable)
Teaching Tolerance
http://www.tolerance.
org
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Website
/
Magazin
e (twice
a year)
Target
Grade
Levels
PreK-12
& Adult
Resourc
es
Releva
nt
Conten
t Areas
All
areas
Langua
ge
Levels
Adult
resource
Readi
ng
Levels
Alignme
nt to
Principle
s of
Culturall
y
Responsi
ve
Teaching
K-12
#1-8
Information About Resource
This website is dedicated to

reducing prejudices,
improving relationships, and
supporting school/educators
through education. This site

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provided free educational

materials, free curricular kits,
and a free magazine that is
published twice a year. It also
provides professional
development articles for
teachers to reference.
Teaching Tolerance provides activities and classroom The only thing I can think of is that the film kits that are
offered are geared mostly to Grades 6 and up. There
resources for all subjects and grade levels
doesnt seem to be any film kits for grade K-5.
Professional development resources are available to
teachers
The site offers a free weekly newsletter
Film kits are made available with lesson plans to
incorporate into the curriculum
Teachers can use online resources that are made available (film kits/classroom activities & lesson plans)
Teachers can sign up for the weekly newsletters and the magazine that is published twice a year
Teachers can use the different strategies that the site overs to help promote a more inclusive environment that
promotes learning for all students
According to the website, their teaching materials have won two Oscars, an Emmy and more than 20 honors
from the Association of Educational Publishers, including two Golden Lamp Awards, the industry's highest
honor. Scientific surveys demonstrate that our programs help students learn respect for differences and
strengthen teacher practice.
The lessons plans that are provided on the site are very detailed and align to the Common Core Standards.
Teachers will have to go through whatever lesson plan they choice to use and adapt it based on the needs of
their students.

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Name of
Resource and
Link to Resource
(if applicable)
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Targe
t
Grade
Level
s
One Globe Kids
Website /
app for
iPhone or
iPad
K-5
www.oneglobekids.
com
Resource #3:
Releva Languag Readi
nt
e Levels
ng
Conten
Level
t Areas
s
Social
Studies
/
Reading
/ Writing
/ Math
The site is fully narrated and includes simple
icons so it is easy to navigate for non-readers
Mainstrea
m
Grade
s K-5
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
#1,2, 3, 5, &
8
Information About
Resource
This website which is also

available as an app
virtually allows kids to
travel around the world
and meet kids from
different countries.
The different features of
this site allow kids to
draw conclusions
between their own lives
with their international
friends.
The app is free but you only get one childs

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story from one country. If you want your students

The site features real-kid stories from around the
to travel to other countries, there is an
globe
additional cost.
Introduction to new languages
Computers / iPads need to be available for

Interactive
students in order to use the site/app
Kid friendly facts about each country they visit
Students can share-read the stories from each country on the smart board or online and have discussions
based on the themes of the stories read
Activities can be incorporated in reading, writing, math, social studies lessons
Teacher can use discussion guides to reinforce what students are learning. This website reinforces students
reading, speaking, and listening skills by being able to recall key details and relate them to their own lives.
There may be an assumption made by students that generalizes that all children in a particular country are
just like the child they interacted with online.
Not all cultures may be represented in this program that reflects students in your own class. Students
countries who dont use this site may feel that they are not as important as the countries that they may pick
from.
This site can be used with younger grades because they dont need to know how to read because the site is
narrating. Students that know how to read dont need to worry about navigating the site because its kid
friendly. Kids who are ELL may need extra support using this site. ELL teachers could take some of the
stories that are used on line and translate them into their students native tongue if possible. ELL students
should also listen to the stories read in English so they can hear what it sounds like.
Name of
Resource and
Link to Resource
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
Targ
et
Grad
Resource #4:
Relevan Languag Readi
t
e Levels
ng
Content
Level
Alignment
to
Principles
Information About
Resource

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(if applicable)
Culture Grams
text,
software
, music,
art)
Internet
Site
e
Level
s
K-12
Areas
Social
studies /
Languag
e Arts /
Geograp
hy
Mainstrea
m
K-12
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
#1,2,3,5, 8
This site provides unique

cultural information
about regions or
countries around the
world. (What life is like,
describing customs,
religion, education,
language, food, etc).
Students can research any region and country in
There are free trials that you can use, but if you
the world. It can provide a variety of facts about
want access to more than you have purchase the
that location. There are different editions that are
resource.
made available. World Edition is geared towards
high school students; Kid Edition is geared
towards elementary levels. The States Edition
allows kids to explore what makes each U.S. state
unique.
There are a variety multimedia formats that are
available, such as a photo gallery, themed
slideshows, video gallery, etc.
Students can work collaboratively with their peers on researching and representing the region/country that
they learned about. Students can share their findings with their peers.
Based on the information that is presented students may make assumptions that everyone in the region or
country shares a common culture. (Myth)

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When working in groups, teachers can make the groups heterogeneous in ability levels. Every student will
bring something different to the table.
Teachers can also modify reading materials based on students reading abilities.
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
National Education
Association
www.nea.org
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
software
, music,
art)
Targe
t
Grade
Level
s
Website
Teache
r PreK12
Resource #5:
Releva Langua Readi
nt
ge
ng
Conten
Levels
Level
t Areas
s
All
Academi Adult
c Areas
Resourc
e
Adult
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsiv
e Teaching
#1 8
Information About
Resource
This website is an
educational resource for
educators to refer to.
This is a professional
employee organization
which is committed to

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advancing the cause of

public education.
Provides resources for addressing multicultural
and diversity issues in the classroom
Resources consists of books, websites, articles
Teacher can access lesson plans, classroom
managements tips, school life articles, teaching
strategy ideas, and get advice and support from
colleagues
When looking at the multicultural and diversity
resources, there isnt a variety of cultures that are
represented.
When searching for lesson plans its only sorted
by grade and content area. It doesnt seem that
you can search for specific subjects within the
site.

This site is a resource for educators to use as their own professional development so they can delve deeper
in understanding multicultural and diversity education. Teachers can find a variety of lessons that they can
implement in their grade.
There isnt a variety of different cultural backgrounds included in the lesson plans and activities. Teachers
may not be able to find specific cultures that they can address and expose their students to within the
classroom.
No methods are needed in order for educators to adapt this resource because this site is predominantly
used for educators to continue their own professional development. The only modifications that would be
needed are to the lesson plans. Teachers would need to make adjustments based on the needed and
abilities of their own students.
Name of Resource
Type of
Targe
Resource #6:
Releva Langua Readi
Alignment
Information About

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and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
ESL-Kids
Media
(e.g.,
text,
software
, music,
art)
t
Grade
Level
s
Website
PreK-5
www.esl-kids.com
nt
Conte
nt
Areas
Langua
ge
Arts /
Writing
ge
Levels
ELL
ng
Level
s
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
PreK-5
#2, 3, 6, 8
Resource
This site's ELL activities

for kids include
worksheets, classroom
games, flashcards, and
children's song lyrics.
There is also a useful
resource section for
teachers of ELL students.
There is a variety of simple picture flashcards that
This site includes kid songs, but it only includes
are organized alphabetically and by
the lyrics and not the actual song. If kids dont
themes/holidays
know how to read in English they wont know
what song it is.
Great resource for different game ideas that can
You are only able to download a handful of picture
be used in the classroom
flashcards before you are expected to buy a year
There is a worksheet generator that teachers can
subscription.
use to create worksheets based on what their
students need.
They can make them as visual
as they want.
This isnt a site that is intended for students to use. This site is filled with resources that teachers can use in
their classroom that better support ELL students.
None
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This site doesnt need any additionally adaptions. Teachers can use this site as is.
Name of
Resource and
Link to Resource
(if applicable)
Time for Kids
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
software
, music,
art)
Magazine
Targ
et
Grad
e
Level
s
K-6
Resource #7:
Releva Languag Reading
nt
e Levels
Levels
Conte
nt
Areas
Langua
ge Arts,
Social
Studies
,
Science
Mainstrea
m
This magazine provides informational text from
this country to new from around the world.
There are photos and videos that students can
access on line to learn more about different
global topics.
Even if you dont have a subscription you can
Grade K
6
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsiv
e Teaching
#1-8
Information About
Resource
TIME For Kids is a weekly

classroom news
magazine that cover a
wide range of real-world
topics kids love to learn
about. TIME For Kids
builds reading and
writing skills and is
easily integrated across
your curriculum,
including social studies,
science and math.
You need a subscription to access certain parts of
the website.
I cant really find limitation of this resource
because it focuses on exposing kids to current
events whether in this country or globally. This
magazine is brining global awareness into the
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access past magazines in their archives.

Teachers are provided with lesson plans with each
weekly magazine.
There is also a family edition to the website in
which families can access kid friendly news with
their child at home.
There are printable activities that teachers can
incorporate in the classroom.
classroom.
Teachers may need to pre-teach some content prior to having kids read articles in the magazine so they can
better understand what they are reading.
This magazine can be used in small groups or whole class discussions.
Like with any print material, this magazine may be written in one perspective and may not provide a variety
of points of views from different cultural backgrounds.
Since this magazine is all informational text, teachers may need to pre-teach some content knowledge prior
to reading the article(s), and vocabulary from articles may need to be pre-taught as well so students can
better comprehend the text.
Name of Resource
Type of
Targ
Resource #8:
Alignment
Information About
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and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Scholastic Scope
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
et
Grad
e
Level
s
Student
Magazin
e
6-8
nt
Conte
nt
Areas
e Levels
ng
Level
s
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
Langua
ge Arts
Mainstrea
m
Grade
s6-8
#2, 3, 5, 6,
7, 8
Teachers are provided with a year plan of the
content that will be covered with Core ELA skills
Students have access to resources online with a
subscription
Teachers are provided with a guide that includes
close-reading and critical-thinking questions,
scaffolded questions, and a breakdown of each
articles complexity factors.
This resource connects to other content areas not
just ELA standards.
Resource
Scholastic Scope is a
print and digital product
that develops higherorder thinking and
important language-arts
skills. In the pages of
Scope, students will be
exposed to narrative
nonfiction, informational
texts, read-aloud dramas,
debates, original fiction,
poetry, and grammar and
editing activities.
When looking at the sneak peek plan for the
magazine for the year, it only shows one article
that focuses on current events. So it seems that
there is a variety of current events that are
incorporated within the magazine.
There is a subscription fee.
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Teachers can review the plan of articles they will be receiving and plan units / instruction based on some of
the content that students will be exposed to.
Teachers may need to teach some background content knowledge when reading certain text. Students may
not have the content knowledge in order to fully understand the articles they are reading.
Even though some of the magazine issues may focus on global issues / current events, the articles may just
focus on one perspective or point of view rather than a variety of perspectives which can cause certain
biases on cultural groups.
This site provide an audio version of major stories as well as higher and lower versions of performance tasks
and acitivity sheets that support diverse learning styles.
Teachers can project the magazines on a Smart Board because you can also access a PDF version of the
article. Teachers can model different skills such as text annotating.
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Enhanced ELL
Reading Solution
http://www.readinga-
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Targ
et
Grad
e
Leve
ls
Website
K-5
Resource #9:
Releva Langua Reading
nt
ge
Levels
Conte
Levels
nt
Areas
Langua
ge Arts
&
Writing
ELL
PreReade
rs
through
Grade 5
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsiv
e Teaching
1,2,3,4,5,6,8
Information About
Resource
This site support English

language learners with
tools, resources, and
research-based
strategies designed to
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z.com/ell/enhancedell-solution
achieve success with

social and academic
English. Reading,
listening, speaking, and
writing resources are
organized in content area
topics at varying grade
ranges and language
proficiency levels.
This site offers a collection of leveled, printable
There are only a limited number of books in each
books which provides content-based vocabulary,
level.
grammar, and writing support as well as
Translated text is on in Spanish, French, and
translated text.
British English
There are ELL assessments on the site that
Can be time consuming printed and assembling
correlates to WIDA, TESOL, and Common Core
the books for students to use
Standards that teachers can use.
Subscription is needed in order to access the
Books in students native language can be sent
resources
home for parents to read with their child.
Teachers can print sets of books and use in small
group reading instruction
This resources can be printed off the website and either be used with students individually or in small
reading groups.
Students can read books in their native tongue if they know how to read in their native tongue, so even
though they may not know how to read in English, they can still work on their reading comprehension.
There is a limitation as to the languages that are offered in the leveled book translations. Translations are
only done in three languages and may not be able to support students who speak a different language.
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Teachers would use their students reading levels when picking which books they will print and use. If
teachers arent able to print books, students can still access the books online.
Teachers would have to modify the reading lesson plans that come with the level books based on the
abilities of their students.
When using informational text, background knowledge may be need prior to reading the text so students
have a better understanding of what they are reading.
Teachers may need to prepare different sentence starters that will help ELL students when it comes to
discourse about the text.
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Starfall.com
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Website
Targ
et
Gra
de
Leve
ls
PreK2
Resource #10:
Releva Languag Readin
nt
e Levels
g
Conte
Levels
nt
Areas
Langua
ge Arts
Mainstrea
m
PreRead
er
Grade 2
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsive
Teaching
#1,2,6,8
Information About
Resource
This site provides a

variety of activities that
kids can access on their
computer or mobile
devices. There are
phonics and reading
activities, sing-along
songs, and nursery
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rhymes.
Supplement to a reading curriculum
The site is fully narrated and includes simple
icons so it is easy to navigate for non-readers.
Teachers can access lesson plans and customize
worksheets
Provides lots of phonics resources (letter ID &
letter sounds)
There is a subscription fee if educators want to
access more resources.
Once students move out of letter ID letter sounds
and move into the reading aspect, it doesnt
seem that this site focuses on fluency. It seems
to focus on showing kids how to sound out words
but not how to read fluently.

This site is kids friendly so kids dont need lots of support maneuvering this site. This website could be
something that students can work on during centers.
This site reinforces letter ID and letter sounds. Students who have parents that may not know English, can
use this website at home and still learn their letters and sounds. Non-English speaking parents may not be
able to support their child since they dont know English.
No biases because this site not only supports pre-readers but also supports ELL students who struggle with
reading (phonics).
There are different levels on this site, so teachers would have to assign which part of the site their students
should access based on where they are in their own reading abilities.
Name of
Resource and
Link to Resource
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
Targ
et
Grad
Resource #11:
Releva Languag Reading
nt
e Levels
Levels
Conten
Alignment
to
Principles
Information About
Resource
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(if applicable)
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
e
Level
s
t Areas
of
Culturally
Responsiv
e
Teaching
Headsprout
Online
student
reading
program
K-5
Languag
e Arts
Mainstrea
m / ELL
This program is designed to tailor the instruction
based on the needs and learning pace of
students. The program uses a scaffolded
teaching approach and automatically adapts in
the moment so that every student receives the
individualized reading practice and instruction
they need.
This program doesnt not need software to install,
so students can access it at home.
Teachers and parents are provided with resources
that help continue to instill critical early reading
and comprehension skills for K-5 students.
This program teaches nonreaders and early
readers critical reading fundamentals (phonemic
awareness, phonics, fluency, and vocabulary).
Students in grades 3 -5 are exposed to building
comprehension skills (finding facts, making
PreReade
rs
through
Grade 5
#1,2,6,8
Headsprout is an online
kids reading
program for K-5 students
that provides teachers
and parents with one
adaptive, individualized
reading solution. The
program is designed to
tailor its instruction to
the needs and learning
pace of every student.
Since this is an online resource for students,
classrooms may not have enough computers for
students to use.
There is a cost to use this program.
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inferences, identifying themes, and learning

vocabulary in context).
Since students can work on this program independently, this can be used during center time, independent
reading time during a reading block. Students can even use this program during a technology class.
None
This resource is excellent in differentiating reading instruction because it has a scaffolding teaching
approach. The program uses an error pattern analysis that ensures that students meet the objective for
each exercise they participate in. They cant move on to the next level until they have met the criteria of
success. Teacher can also access progress reports and assessments that can track student progress within
the program and identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Name of
Resource and
Link to Resource
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
Targe
t
Grade
Resource #12:
Relevant Languag Readi
Content
e Levels
ng
Areas
Level
Alignment
to Principles
of Culturally
Information About
Resource
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(if applicable)
EPALS
http://www.epals.co
m
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Internet
Site
http://cricketmedia.
com
Level
s
K-12
Reading,
Writing,
Critical
Thinking
Skills,
Science,
Social
Studies
and
Social
Skills
Mainstrea
m
Responsive
Teaching
K-12
#1, 2, 3, 5, 8
Epals is an online
website that allows
classrooms to
communicate and
work with other
classrooms from
around the world.
Students are able to share and read their favorite

Computers/tablets are need to be available
books, write and publish their own stories, play
Younger students may need lots of support
educational games, create their own art,
maneuvering the site
collaborate on projects with classrooms from
Students need to be able to read / write or be
around the world, as well as build their social
provided with lots of support (Grades K & 1)
skills.
Teachers are also able to connect with teachers
around the world and share resources and even
lesson plans.
Educators are also able to monitor with whom the
students communicate and interact with over the
internet.
Since students can read favorite books/magazines so they can use this site during independent reading
block (primary grades)
Students can also write and publish stories so this can also be used during a writing block
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Working on a collaborative project with another classroom from a different part of the world can be done
during a social studies block or whatever content area that they are working in
This site can also be used during technology class/library media class if those are available to students in
the school
There may be a limitation as to which countries use this site as well so it may limit who students can interact with.
There may not be a variety of cultures that students can learn more about through these interactions.
Any prewriting activities prior to kids typing on the computer is helpful in any grade
Previewing text that students may read and go over any tricky vocabulary that they may come across will
help with them better comprehend the text
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
e,
music,
art)
Targe
t
Grade
Level
s
Movies
PreK12
Resource #13:
nt
e Levels
ng
Conte
Level
nt
s
Areas
Alignment
to
Principles
of
Culturally
Responsiv
e Teaching
Teach with Movies

www.teachwithmovies
.org
All
content
areas
Mainstrea
m
Can sort movies based on age group and content
PreK12
#1-8
Information About
Resource
This site is a collection of

lesson plans and
curriculum materials, in
which movies are used to
inspire, inform and
motivate students.
Even though you can search for films for younger
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students, it seems that a lot of the movies that

Lesson plans are available for the movies / videos
are on this site are geared to older students.
Besides finding academic content videos, you can
Teachers in the primary grades may be limited to
also access videos / movies that focus on social
finding movies/ short clips to share with their
and emotional aspects.
students.
For older students, teachers can assign films for
students to watch outside of the classroom and
complete assignments for those films.
Students can view film / short video clips within a class period, reflect on the film, and have discussions
whole group or in a small group setting.
Depending on topic addressed in the movie, only one cultural may be represented in that movie (one point
of view).
Feelings of people in the film may be generalized by students to be the feelings of the entire culture
represented in the movie/film.
Movies / short clips should be previewed by teachers prior to sharing with students. Content may have to be
pre-taught prior to showing videos/movies to students. They may not have enough background knowledge
on the topic prior to viewing the videos.
Pre-teaching vocabulary may be necessary
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Type of
Media
(e.g.,
text,
softwar
Targ
et
Grad
e
Level
Resource #14:
Releva Languag Read
nt
e Levels
ing
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e,
music,
art)
Music from Around the
World
Music
PreK1
Responsive
Teaching
Music /
Drama
Class
Mainstrea
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www.lakeshorelearning
.com
Engaging for all students
Included dance movements so it gets the young
kids moving and having fun while learning
Kid friendly information about the country they
are learning about.
There are 20 different countries that teachers can
expose their students to through music.
N/A
#1,3,4,5,6
This music pack gets kids

singing, moving &
celebrating diversity
with 20 songs from
countries around the
world! The song bank
features 20 cards with
lyrics, dance movements
& information about each
country.
Even though there are 20 countries that are
represented in this box set doesnt mean that you
will be able to address all the different cultural
backgrounds that make up your classroom.
The songs from the countries are sung in English
and not in the language of that specific country.

This can be incorporated in a music/drama class.
Teachers can also use the poster with the lyrics / information about the country teaching concepts about
print with pre-readers.
Students can work on gross motor skills through the dance moves.
Students may generalize what cultural music is like for that country based off the one song that is offered on
the CD.
The countries that are represented in this box set is only limited to 20 countries so students may think that
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their country of origin is not seen as important if they dont learn about their own country through music.
This music box set can be used as a supplement to the curriculum. Since this is geared to PreK-1 school
aged kids, this can be used in addition to the all about me units that seem to be something that is covered
in school with these specific grades.
Name of Resource
and Link to
Resource
(if applicable)
Bilingual Books for

Kids Inc.
Type of
Media
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text,
softwar
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music,
art)
Targ
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Picture
Books
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Information About
Resource
This company has

gathered a wonderful
selection of books that
are written in English and
have Spanish translation
appear side-by-side with
the English print. These
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books introduce bilingual

skills, increase language
and learning abilities and
positively heighten
awareness of many
cultures.
Picture books are written in English with a
The books are only translated into Spanish and
Spanish translation underneath.
not multiple languages.
Spanish speaking students can still build their
There is a cost to purchasing books.
reading comprehension skills in their native
language just like their English speaking peers.
There are a variety of themes / categories of
bilingual picture books.
There are resources for teachers to use with
bilingual education.
There are bilingual young adult and adult books
to also pick from.
Teachers can search titles of books to find out if
there is also a translated version of the book.
These books can be used one on one, small group, or whole class.
These books can be sent home with students to share with their families. Students can read and share
books in their native tongue with their families.
ELL students can read the same books as their English speaking peers and still be able to build their reading
comprehension in their native language.
ELL teachers can read these books with their students in the Spanish version and the students can also hear
the same story in English so they can hear what fluent reading sounds like in English.
This particular company only has books that are only translated into Spanish. So there is a limitation as to
which cultural groups would benefit from using these books.
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Teachers can differentiate the books by pre-teaching vocabulary by making it kinesthetic. During the read
aloud have the kids act out the vocabulary. This will not only expose students to rich vocabulary but make
them internalize the meaning of the words and help better understand the text.
Resources
Bilingual Books For Kids, Inc. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.bilingualbooks.com/
Chartock, R.K., (2010). Strategies and Lessons for Culturally Responsive Teaching: A Primer for K-12
Teachers. Pearson Education
Culture Gram (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://online.culturegrams.com/
EPals. (n.d.). Retrieved February 28, 2015, from http://www.epals.com/#!/main
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ESL-Kids - Flashcards, Worksheets, Games and Songs. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://eslkids.com/
Headsprout Grows Kids Reading Skills! (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://www.headsprout.com/
Lakeshore. (). Retrieved from http://LakeShoreLearning.com.
NEA - NEA Home. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.nea.org/
One Globe Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://oneglobekids.com/
Enhanced ELL Reading Solution. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.readingaz.com/ell/enhanced-ell-solution
Scholastic Scope. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from
http://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/products/scholastic-scope#editorial-calendar
Starfall! (2002, January 1). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.starfall.com/
ST Math. (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://web.stmath.com/
Teaching Tolerance. (n.d.). Teaching Tolerance. Retrieved from http:/www.tolerance.org/magazine/archives
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Teach with Movies (n.d.). Retrieved March 2, 2015, from http://teachingwithmovies.org/

Time For Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2015, from http://www.timeforkids.com/
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