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Easing Latino kindergartners into ABC literacy

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Phonics for Latinos - ABCs in Common is a small supplementary, introductory program that promotes early ABC literacy and provides favorable assistance to Latino kindergartners from Spanish speaking homes as they begin their long journey into ABC literacy. Find out more about us at: http://phonicsforlatinos-abcsincommon.com/ or contact us directly at: estelleleisy@aol.com
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Latino Parents – Step Up!

7 Jul 20197 Jul 2019
Between 1996 and 2016, the United States Census has reported an increase in the Hispanic kindergartner population from 14.9% to 25.7%.  How ready are classrooms and teachers to receive large…
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Spanish: Hidden English ABC Treasures Waiting for Discovery

30 Jun 2019
When the goal is to teach Latino kindergartners the ABCs as fast as possible, why choose English pictures and names for activities as examples? Instead, using the names of classmates…
Latino Literacy…

The Rough Ride for English Learner Students Into ABCs

17 Jun 2019
The Latino population in schools is growing at a rapid rate. According to Office of English Language Acquisition: Los Angeles County had the highest total number of students who were…
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LATINO POPULATION EXPLOSION HITS KINDERGARTEN ABCs

4 Jun 201913 Jun 2019
 “Hispanic children currently make up roughly one in four of all children in the United States, and by 2050 are projected to make up one in three, similar to the…
Latino Literacy…

Restoring the Natural and Logical ABC Entrance for Hispanic Kindergartners

22 May 201921 Jul 2019
If the goal is to build solid American citizens out of the children of Hispanic migrants in kindergarten we are missing the target. The ABCs are the primary mission of…
Latino Literacy…

The Importance of Appropriate Tools for Any Job

6 May 2019
Normally before an electrician, plumber, or carpenter begins a job they check their tools to confirm they have selected the ‘right’ one.  Otherwise, the result of their project may not…
Latino Literacy…

The Importance of Cognates

29 Apr 201929 Apr 2019
The main goal of PHONICS FOR LATINOS – ABCs In Common (COGNATES) is to bring accessible Spanish English ABC examples (A is for AIRPLANE/avion) into the kindergarten classroom. Then Spanish…
Latino Literacy…

Early Literacy Problems for Kindergartners from Spanish-Speaking Homes

28 Feb 2019
We were overjoyed to read the article The Problem with Literacy Programs by Mike Schmoker, published in the recent EdWeek magazine. It outlined most literacy programs’ inadequate approach to literacy…
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Teachers! Uncover Existing Spanish/English Sounds: Names Do the ABC Trick

18 Feb 2019
No English ABC examples (A is for APPLE/manzana), no extra paperwork, no second language obstacles are needed to pass over. Uncovering the common letter sounds that are a part of…
Latino Literacy…

“The Emperor Has No Clothes” – Irrelevant ABC examples impact learning

4 Feb 20195 Feb 2019
Basic ABC instruction requires the teacher to know which English sounds Latino kindergartners from Spanish speaking homes already know. ABC instruction is relevant or irrelevant once the curtain is lifted. …

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