Jessica Sangale, Neosho Middle School, Neosho Intro Family engagement is very important to supporting English learners’ (ELs) literacy (Beuch, 2022). Altamimi and Ogdol (2023) found that when students read with families, it improved their comprehension. When schools include students’ cultures and family traditions in activities, families feel more welcome and are more likely to take part (Breiseth et al., 2015). Even if parents are not fluent in English, when they have the

Tatyana Romashenko Sedalia Middle School, Sedalia, Missouri Introduction This project focuses on improving engagement and motivation among fourth-grade English Learners by implementing bilingual book clubs. Students are given high-interest, low-level bilingual texts. The main goal is to create a supportive environment in which students build confidence, improve comprehension, and actively participate in literacy activities. This project helps fourth-grade English Learners

Paula Rose, Maple Park Middle School, North Kansas City Intro The main objective of my project is to promote interest and awareness of languages that are spoken in our building with the hope that students will be inspired to continue conversing with friends or study on their own with DuoLingo— or take high school language classes. The use of fun materials and activities is intentional to create an environment of trust and sharing. My building, where I teach seventh-grade

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

Nicole Jones Alvin Brooks Middle School (Hickman Mills C-1 School District) Kansas City, Missouri Introduction Many times, families do not have access to language and education-based resources. The multilingual board game lending library is designed to celebrate bilingualism and help bridge the gap between home and school. Games encourage growth in the areas of English language acquisition as well as each family’s language and cultural background. Games introduce th

Mrs. Nicole Jones and Dr. Brendon Thiry, Martin City K-8 & Butcher-Greene Elementary, Grandview, MO Introduction Family literacy...

Brenda Burgherr, Monett Early Childhood Center Introduction DEAR to Me stands for Drop Everything and Read to Me and that is exactly what...

Meghan Frischenmeyer & Mariah Walsh Carthage Sixth-Grade Center, Carthage, Missouri Introduction Through the Dig Into Reading ...

Kara Griffin, Summit Intermediate, Nixa Public Schools, Missouri The Kids Around the World: Better Together unit introduces students'...

Sarah Reeves, Bayless School District, St. Louis, Missouri The welcome kits are part of the process of making a safe and inviting...