Category Archives: Culturally Responsive Teaching

Rethinking Alphabet Charts

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Beyond The Apple

Take a look at a few alphabet charts online. Now think about the children you know—do they have the experiences or language background needed to connect each letter with the picture shown? Often, they don’t. Creating a truly “universal” alphabet … Continue reading →

Posted in Culturally Responsive Teaching, Educational Change | Tagged alphabet, alphabet charts, classroom charts, Culturally Responsive Teaching, phonics, phonolgical awareness, student centered instruction | Leave a comment

Using the Poems and Songs of Home Language as Anchors for Literacy Learning

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Beyond The Apple

The potential of using home language as an entry point to school literacy learning is an important topic for a professional learning conversation. Home language is situated in the heart of a community. The vocabulary, structures, and rhythms of one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Culturally Responsive Teaching | Tagged childhood poems and songs, community knowledge, Creole home languages, Creole songs, funds of knowledge, home language, language learning, literacy learning, oral language, personal thesaurus | 1 Comment

Category Archives: Culturally Responsive Teaching

Rethinking Alphabet Charts

Using the Poems and Songs of Home Language as Anchors for Literacy Learning

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