FREE ELL Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Kit Sample - Bilingual Spanish English
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The **Free Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Sample** is a ready-to-use **10-page English-Spanish resource for Grades K–5** designed to support **beginning English learners, ELL/ESL newcomers, bilingual students, and multilingual learners** as they learn essential classroom language.
Students practice foundational vocabulary for **colors, emotions, basic needs, classroom commands, and school supplies**, supported by bilingual visual cards, classroom labels, an emergency communication strip, and teacher guidance.
The emphasis on **visual supports, predictable routines, accessible language, and home-language connections** aligns with current WIDA guidance for supporting multilingual newcomers. WIDA specifically highlights visual aids, clear modeling, structured classroom routines, and students’ existing linguistic assets as valuable supports for newcomer participation and language development.
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Support your brand-new English Language Learners from Day 1 with this FREE sample of the Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Kit!
Welcoming a newcomer who speaks no English can be overwhelming. This carefully crafted freebie provides the essential survival vocabulary and visual supports your ELLs need to navigate the classroom, express basic needs, and feel safe—even before they can speak the language.
⭐ PLEASE NOTE: This is a FREE 10-PAGE SAMPLE of the complete 200-Card Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Kit. If you love this sample, you can grab the full kit here: [LINK TO YOUR TPT PRODUCT]
🆓 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FREE SAMPLE:
✔️ 20 Bilingual Vocabulary Cards (Color) — Features 4 cards from 5 critical categories: Colors, Emotions, Basic Needs & Survival, Classroom Commands, and School Supplies.
✔️ Bilingual Classroom Labels — A sample page of essential classroom labels (English/Spanish) to create a print-rich environment.
✔️ Emergency Communication Strip — A vital visual tool students can point to when they are hurt, need the bathroom, or don't understand.
✔️ Teacher Guide & Instructions — Suggested teaching order and tips for scaffolding vocabulary for Level 1 English learners.
🎯 HOW TO USE THIS FREEBIE:
1. Print and laminate the flashcards for instant survival vocabulary practice.
2. Place the Emergency Communication Strip on the student's desk or lanyard for immediate communication support.
3. Label your classroom with the bilingual labels to provide constant visual input.
4. Pair newcomers with a bilingual buddy and use the cards for basic matching games!
📚 WANT THE COMPLETE 200-CARD KIT?
Upgrade to the full Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Kit to get:
• 200 Bilingual Flashcards
• 9 Thematic Categories (including Numbers, School Routines, People & Family, Body Parts)
• Visual Schedule Cards for daily routines
• Complete set of Bilingual Classroom Labels
• Parent Welcome Letters (English + Spanish)
• Vocabulary Checklists & Assessment Tools
• Word Wall Headers
LOVE THIS SAMPLE? GET THE FULL 200-CARD Newcomer Survival Vacabulary Kit👉ELL Newcomer Survival Vocabulary Kit | Bilingual Spanish English | 200 Flascards
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this resource?
This free resource contains 11 pages of ready-to-print materials. It is visual supports, ELL-friendly.
Is this resource really free?
Yes, this resource is completely free to download. You can access it instantly on Teachers Pay Teachers. It's a sample of our premium resources, designed to give you a taste of the quality you can expect from UM Printables.
What format is this resource in?
This resource is a printable PDF. After downloading from TPT, you can print the pages directly or use them digitally with a document camera or interactive whiteboard.
