Other+Ideas

Other Ideas
1. **Example lessons** for each unit are available on the [|PWCS Intranet], School Fusion, Elementary Curriculum, or Secondary Curriculum.

2. **The "Yes/No Game"** !! Zahid Khan invented a vocabulary game called the “Yes” “No” game. This interactive game can be used with all students across the content areas. The teacher is the leader and initially provides some information about a particular subject matter. Then students are asked to respond with correct answers but never use the words “yes” or “no” (or "yes / no" gestures). Also, you can incorporate some “Simon Says” activities. Look for a video production of this exciting teaching strategy from Zahid Kahn. 3. **Directions PowerPoint** - E.W., Freedom High School

4. **Ask parents** to show/teach what they know. (For example: cooking)

5. **Speak slowly**, use a lot of visuals (picture cards or realia), and model all instructions and activities at each step.

6. Every meeting give away a gift basket/gift card from a local store including food, school supplies, movie tickets, etc.

7. **Encourage parents to volunteer** or get paid to interpret/ translate. ( Contact Ann Rude at PWCS Translation Services: 703.494.3137 )

8. **Use Technology!** (Smartboard, video, computer lab, DVDs, etc...)

9. **Create PEP folders** for each of your parents including paper, a pen, and a homework sheet for the children to sign (to make sure that parents are doing their homework!)

10. **Get the school involved!** Make a presentation to administration advocating for a part-time/ full-time parent liaison to facilitate better school-home communication and encouraging PEP participation.

11. **Parents write about why they are in PEP.** Go to your school's computer lab to let the parents type up their ideas (and check spelling/grammar). Then, take their picture for a poster!