Katherine Brummett, Clardy Elementary Gladstone, Missouri   Intro The goal of this project is to enhance literacy for English Learners (ELs) by integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and holistic wellness practices into the curriculum. Through intentional wellness activities and lessons, the project aims to build student confidence and promote self-understanding through intentional wellness lessons and activities. It also encourages the use of home languages to affirm cu

Mareena Snarey, Monett Intermediate School / Pierce City Middle School Monett and Pierce City, Missouri Intro:    The goal of this project is to increase multiliteracy and multicultural awareness with students through select read-aloud books. Of the many excellent books available, thirty were chosen as read-alouds for sharing weekly with the class throughout the school year. For each book, I also created a mini lesson on how the book could be used in the classroom to foster m

Meghan Cheely, Monett Elementary School, Monett    Introduction   The Monett community is home to a linguistically diverse population, with students speaking over twenty different languages or dialects. The number of families considered Newcomers, those newly arrived in the United States, is rapidly increasing in our schools. As a result, it is critical for educators to support these students in learning English as a second language. One significant challenge faced by many En