Take your students to a magical place by having them read stories such as "The Ugly Duckling" and "Rumpelstiltskin." They can read these magical stories and figure out the main idea and details in them!

“Gong Xi Fa Cai, Hong Bao Na Lai!” This means "Happy New Year, Give me my red envelope!" Students will count coins and write the value all while learning about the Chinese New Year tradition of handing out red envelopes filled with money.

As students re-read nonfiction texts, have them classify visual features and record learnings from the captions.

In this beginning lesson on numbers, ELs will practice their counting skills using tactile supports and an engaging read-aloud!