As educators, we strive to create classrooms where all students can thrive, regardless of their linguistic backgrounds. I teach a first grade class where over half of my brilliant students speak multiple languages and I love every second of it. This post explores key strategies for scaffolding, differentiation, and creating an inclusive environment to ensure learning is accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all of them.

Before learning about Think SRSD, I was really nervous about teaching writing. I had never received professional training on how to help students write, which left me feeling unsure. But now, with the tools and support from Think SRSD, I not only have strategies that empower my students, but I feel more confident as a teacher too. This year, I've focused a lot on integrating writing throughout our day and, more recently, on teaching narrative writing. We started writing narratives in late January, and I have to admit, I was apprehensive at first. My past experiences with teaching narratives hadn't gone well, so I wasn’t sure how my students would respond. But to my surprise, they’ve really loved learning how to write narratives!

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