English Language Learners
Texas Education Agency provides resources to help families with English Learners TEA Resources
Resources for Parents
Elementary Internet Links - from TEA website
Association for Library Service to Children
Offers book recommendations for readers Kindergarten to grade 8.
Bartolo
Literacy activities and games available in English and Spanish.
Brainpop (Eng) / Brainpop Espanol - (Span)
Animated Educational Site for Kids with content available in the areas of: Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
Brainpop ELL
English language learning program comprised of short, animated movies as well as games, quizzes, and interactive features.
Children’s Books -
Materials for families and some free downloadable primary children’s books.
Colorín Colorado -Information available in Spanish
Literacy tips for all ages and recommended book lists for middle to high school age.
Duolingo -Information available in multiple languages
A free language-learning website and app for elementary and middle school students.
English Learner Family Toolkit (PDF)
Information for families about public schools in the U.S.
ESL Writing Wizard Opens a new window
Create handouts to practice writing on lined paper.
Family Learning CenterOpens a new window
A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages three to twelve.
Fun BrainOpens a new window
Online books and learning games.
Grocery Store Literacy for Preschoolers - Information available in Spanish
Easy ways to build literacy and math skills while at the grocery store.
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center - Information available in Spanish
Head Start and Early Head Start programs for early childhood education.
Helping Your Preschool Child (PDF) - Information only available in Spanish
Activities for parents to do with their preschool child.
How Stuff Works
Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.
Kindergarten English Language Arts Tips - Information available in Spanish
Tips for parents to help their child develop reading and writing skills outside of the classroom.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Kindergarten - Information available in Spanish
Information available in SpanishOverview of what a child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics & English language arts
Parent Guide to Student Success in First Grade - Information available in Spanish
Overview of what a child will learn by the end of first grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Second Grade- Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of second grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Third Grade- Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of third grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fourth Grade- Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fourth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fifth Grade - Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of fifth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos for primary age students and resources for parents.
Read Conmigo- Information available in Spanish
Educational tools for parents & teachers; books and activities for students in prekindergarten to grade 5
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Reading Rockets: English Language Learners
Resources for teachers and parents to help young students with reading.
ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator
A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
RockALingua
Practice Spanish vocabulary through song.
Sesame Street Bilingual Learning Resources- Information available in Spanish
Bilingual resources such as a family activity guide and videos for young children.
Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels
Spanish Playground
Bilingual resources such as games, poems, songs, and videos
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Story Place Preschool online books- Information available in Spanish
Online books and activities for preschool children.
Stuart Stories
Writing story prompts for students to read and practice their writing skills.
Talking Counts- Information available in Spanish
Practical ideas on how to build a child's vocabulary and background knowledge.
TexQuest
Digital resources for students and families.
Texas Association for Bilingual Education
Parent resources in Spanish to help young children in different subjects
The 50 Best ESL Resources for Kids
ESL websites, games and activities, and videos for young children
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The LISA Academy English Language Learner Program
Resources for parents such as articles, websites, and journals.
The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations- Information available in Spanish
Family articles and resources on how to help your young child.
The Spanish Experiment
Read along books available in Spanish and English.
Tool Kit for Hispanic Families- Information available in multiple languages
Resources and documents to help your young school-aged child succeed in school.
Unite Literacy
Books to read in English and Spanish.
Junior High Internet Links - from TEA website
Brainpop (Eng) / Brainpop Espanol - (Span)
Animated Educational Site for Kids with content available in the areas of: Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
Brainpop ELL
English language learning program comprised of short, animated movies as well as games, quizzes, and interactive features.
Duolingo -Information available in multiple languages
A free language-learning website and app for elementary and middle school students.
English Learner Family Toolkit (PDF)
Information for families about public schools in the U.S.
ESL Writing Wizard
Create handouts to practice writing on lined paper.
English Media Lab Homepage
Exercises for all English learners including grammar and pronunciation exercises, vocabulary videos, and interactive quizzes.
English Online Resources
List of resources to learn English and grow in areas of listening, speaking and writing.
ESL Games World
List of interactive links for ESL students to learn across different content.
Family Learning Center
A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages three to twelve.
How Stuff Works
Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Sixth Grade -Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of sixth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Seventh Grade -Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of seventh grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Eighth Grade -Information available in Spanish
An overview of what a child will learn by the end of eighth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator
A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels
TexQuest
Digital resources for students and families.