Build Empathy and Community for English Learners and Newcomers Kit

Today’s English learners experience difficult transitions and challenges both in school and at home. Educators across the country face a growing need to create inclusive classroom communities that embrace students’ diverse backgrounds.

Take concrete steps to make English learners and newcomers in your classroom feel heard and understood! Download this FREE kit which is in English and Spanish to help teachers build community and create an empathetic learning environment for English learners. 

The kit includes an easy-to-use activity that offers K-12 teachers:

• a hands-on activity that encourages students to express themselves
• opportunities to connect with English learners and newcomers
• chances to identify what support English learners need in the classroom

This resource is from Strategies for English Learners in Your Classroom, an At Your Fingertips guide made for educators looking to integrate English language development and English learners in their classrooms.

Also included in the kit is an Essential Information form to help families stay organized with the resources available to them.

Fill out the form to download the Build Empathy and Community for English Learners and Newcomers Kit.