The first step to setting your English Language Learners up for success is your actual classroom set up! Plastering those store-bought generic posters isn’t going to do the trick. C’mon, 90% of the time those just collect dust without any students looking at them! One thing I suggest is having a timeline of important events. I have done this… View Post
This post is the first in a series of 11 different posts designed to help you better meet the needs of your English Language Learners during Social Studies. The posts are the framework for my Hip History Handbook for English Language Learners e-book. This introductory post is my why for the labor of love. I’m Andrea Runnels, aka “The Social… View Post
*This post was originally featured as part of a Summer A-Z Series on https://365atlantatraveler.com/ Tucked away quietly across the street from the vibrant green Center for Puppetry Arts sits a hidden treasure. I’m Andrea Runnels, aka www.thesocialstudieswhisperer.com, a former 5th grade teacher gone rogue and a pretty serious American History Evangelist. I’m excited to have the opportunity to introduce you… View Post
This post was originally featured as part of a Summer A-Z series on https://365atlantatraveler.com/ Hey y’all! It’s me, Andrea Runnels of www.thesocialstudieswhisperer.com, back again to bring you the letter K! I’m a former 5th grade teacher gone rogue and a pretty serious American History Evangelist. I’m excited to have the opportunity to introduce you to a few more of my… View Post
*This post was originally featured as part of a Summer A-Z series on https://365atlantatraveler.com/ Hey y’all! It’s me, Andrea Runnels of www.thesocialstudieswhisperer.com, back again to bring you the letter C! I’m a former 5th grade teacher gone rogue and a pretty serious American History Evangelist. I’m excited to have the opportunity to introduce you to a few of my favorite… View Post