Helping Multilingual Learners Thrive

3 Zero-Tech Ways to Gamify Vocabulary

(and Support Multilingual Learners)

6 hrs ago • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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November 2025

You’ll know if this is for you when you open it...

A different kind of checklist

Nov 25 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

Teaching Thanksgiving Responsibly

Content-Area Classes with Multilingual Learners

Nov 24 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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A Joy-Centered Tip for all Content Area

Inspired by Unearthing Joy for Multilingual Learners

Nov 20 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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One Simple Shift

Making Content More Accessible for Multilingual Learners

Nov 3 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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October 2025

Walls That Welcome

How Classroom Posters Can Power Belonging for Multilingual Learners

Oct 28 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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The Best Way to Learn? Teach It

Ways to implement this practice for Multilingual Learners

Oct 14 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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Unpacking the Language of the Standard

Step by step breakdown for Multilingual Learners

Oct 8 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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September 2025

3 Ways to Teach Content Vocabulary Through Movement

Benefits for Multilingual Learners

Sep 29 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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Content-based, Joy-filled Collage

Drawing from Muhammad's book "Unearthing Joy"

Sep 22 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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Honoring the Genius of Multilingual Learners

Guest post by Urban Language Arts Teacher

Sep 17 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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Simple Shifts for Multilingual Learners

Try them tomorrow!

Sep 9 • 

Marilee Coles-Ritchie, Ph.D.

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