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Supporting Young ELLs with Total Physical Response: Moving, Learning, and Speaking
Total Physical Response (TPR) offers an engaging, research-backed approach to supporting English Language Learners in the early grades. In this interactive session with early childhood expert Whitney Ramirez, you’ll learn practical tips for incorporating hand motions, body movement, and music into your instruction to build comprehension, confidence, and engagement—especially for students still developing English skills.
You’ll also see how to easily assess foundational skills in a way that honors what students understand, even before they’re ready to express it verbally.
Whether you’re new to TPR or looking to refresh your practice, this session may be the extra spark you’ve been looking for to enhance student engagement in your classroom!
About the Presenter
Whitney Ramirez
Whitney Ramirez is a first and second grade teacher in San Diego, CA. Currently in her twelfth year of teaching, Whitney has taught five different grade levels, experienced a variety of school cultures, and worked with many unique teaching personalities. She loves public speaking, and even had a moment where she made it to the third audition round at American Idol (way back in 2010!) She also has two Master’s degrees, and was a D1 collegiate athlete, playing lacrosse at St. Mary’s College of CA. There are things that she learned on the field that have made her a better leader and teacher.
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