New Book: Perfect for an ESL Clothing Lesson!

I recently stumbled across this book at our local library. What a find for an ESL teacher! I was just starting a clothing unit with my newcomers, and this book was the perfect addition.

 

This picture book (Get Dressed! by Seymour Chwast) shows clearly labeled vocabulary words such as belt, long-sleeved shirt, socks, umbrella and sunglasses. However, it is not your ordinary clothing book. The whimsical illustrations highlight the imaginations of the children depicted in the books--and I must say that the pictures delighted my newcomers! The kids in the book get dressed for different activities (to read about dragons, to hide, to keep warm, etc.); the author shows ordinary wardrobe items in addition to a few unique items.

 

All in all, this book is a great one for your young ELL learners!

ESL Clothing Unit for ELL Students

Once a teacher, always a teacher.  That statement pretty much describes me!  Although I'm working as a stay at home mom (writing books and blogging about family fun nights), part of me will always be a teacher at heart.  I get my "teacher fix" by working with my own kids and volunteering at school, but part of me still thinks about teaching the ELL students I so enjoyed.  I taught hundreds of refugee kids, mostly beginners in English, and I know that the curriculum to meet their needs is insufficient.

So I have a new project.  I'm pulling together resources and writing curriculum so that I will be ready with everything I need when I return to the classroom.  I thought I would share some of those resources here on this new blog!
My current project is a "clothing unit."  For today, I'm sharing my favorite children's book for teaching clothing vocabulary to new English speakers:

I love the simple text, the repetition, and the clear illustrations of The Jacket I Wear in the Snow.  It is my clear favorite for ESL beginners! 

Do you have any favorite resources for a clothing unit?  Share it in the comment box below (or on my Elementary ESL Facebook page)!

Thanks for stopping by!

-Laurie

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