We've known for some time gestures are important for new ELLs to learn new words. Earlier I posted an article relating how gestures help students learn Math. This article is written for parents and was published in the Los Angeles Times by science writer Amina Khan.
As you read this article, think "teacher" instead of parent. You as a Title I teacher can do the same thing, especially for very young readers. So many of us speak with our hands anyway - now is the time to think just how are hands are helping students read. Excellent and worth your time.
Want your kids to learn more words? Use your hands, study says. Amina Khan. 6.24.13. Los Angeles Times.
http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-words-children-learn-nonverbal-cues-quality-language-20130624,0,6140562.story
Tell us your stories about gesturing which teaching vocabulary. Share and we will all learn.
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