Family and Caregiver Activities to Support Young English Learners at Home

Learning together can be fun! These family and caregiver activities (FCAs) are designed to provide simple, fun activities families and caregivers can use with young English learner children at home to strengthen language development in either the home language or English. The resources are based on the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide “Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School.” They are available in nine languages. View Practice Guide!

Educator Resources

These resources support educators in helping families and caregivers make the most of the activities:

TOOL: Read the Educators’ Guide to learn more about the activities as well as tips to help families and caregivers make the most out of the them.

VIDEO: Watch the introductory webinar, which introduces the research behind the activities and provides suggestions for supporting families and caregivers as they use the FCA’s with their children.