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Engage Newcomers!

Grades PreK–12

These take-home backpacks, created for PreK–12 students who are new to the USA and are not yet fluent in English, are intended to support their smooth transition into the school system. Filled with vital resources, they promote confidence and comfort for students as they adapt to a new language and culture.

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Series Highlights

  • Flash cards with visuals for key school-related words and phrases.
  • Full-color vocabulary book with definitions, notes, and a read-along eBook.
  • Multilingual family guide with tips and phrases to support transitions.
  • Grade-specific "typical day" books showcasing school life in the U.S.
  • Social studies and science books were chosen for newcomer students. 
  • Includes essential school supplies: pencil, highlighter, and notebook.
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Explore the Series

  • Unboxing Video

    Unboxing video for Engage Newcomers!

     

  • Student Materials

    English Words to Know Book

    A full-color book that includes 115 important words. Each word has a picture, a definition, and space for students to write their own notes about each word. Also included are charts with common groupings of words, such as colors, cardinal directions, numbers, and letters. This book is available as a read-along ebook that is easily accessible via a QR code.
    english-words-to-know

    Books

    Three books, including school, science, and social studies themes, share typical experiences in the United States to help students adjust to their new environment. The books are also available as read-along ebooks.
    engagement-newcomers-books

    Flash Cards

    A set of flash cards of important words for newcomers to learn, including basic commands, words relating to school, personal identifiers, feelings, and question words. Each card has a  
    full-color image on one side and a word on the other side.
    engagement-newcomers-flash-cards

    School Supplies

    Basic school supplies (a pencil, a highlighter, and a spiral notebook) are included to set students on the path  to success.
    engagement-newcomers-school-supplies

  • Family Materials

    Family Guide

    A four-page guide that provides supportive information for newcomer families, ideas on how to use the flash cards and English Words to Know book, common phrases, information about the included student books, and a template for families to complete as they gather information about their new community. Digital versions of this guide will be available in multiple languages via a QR code.
    engage-newcomers-family-engagement

Unboxing video for Engage Newcomers!

 

English Words to Know Book

A full-color book that includes 115 important words. Each word has a picture, a definition, and space for students to write their own notes about each word. Also included are charts with common groupings of words, such as colors, cardinal directions, numbers, and letters. This book is available as a read-along ebook that is easily accessible via a QR code.
english-words-to-know

Books

Three books, including school, science, and social studies themes, share typical experiences in the United States to help students adjust to their new environment. The books are also available as read-along ebooks.
engagement-newcomers-books

Flash Cards

A set of flash cards of important words for newcomers to learn, including basic commands, words relating to school, personal identifiers, feelings, and question words. Each card has a  
full-color image on one side and a word on the other side.
engagement-newcomers-flash-cards

School Supplies

Basic school supplies (a pencil, a highlighter, and a spiral notebook) are included to set students on the path  to success.
engagement-newcomers-school-supplies

Family Guide

A four-page guide that provides supportive information for newcomer families, ideas on how to use the flash cards and English Words to Know book, common phrases, information about the included student books, and a template for families to complete as they gather information about their new community. Digital versions of this guide will be available in multiple languages via a QR code.
engage-newcomers-family-engagement