Description
Introducing the COLLTS Instructional Resource from AIR
Cultivating Oral Language and Literacy Talents in Students (COLLTS) is a research-based early childhood instructional resource from The Center for English Learners at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). A major goal of the Center for English Learners at AIR is to create the highest quality early childhood instructional resource to meet the needs of English learners and Dual language learners and that all children can benefit from. The COLLTS instructional resource is distributed exclusively by Bebop Books, an imprint of Lee & Low Books.
What’s included in this Read Aloud Bundle?
This is the Read Aloud Bundle for the COLLTS English and Spanish Kit. It features books in both English and Spanish, including one copy each of the following books, around which the lessons are based:
- Lola Loves Stories
- The Snowy Day
- The Paper Crane
- From Seed to Pumpkin
- Fernando’s Gift / El regalo de Fernando (bilingual edition)
- Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea
- A Lola le encantan los cuentos
- Un día de nieve
- El sol del verano
- Los pájaros de la cosecha
- Pescar es divertido
- Fernando’s Gift / El regalo de Fernando (bilingual edition) used in 2 units, 2 copies included
Pair this read aloud bundle with the COLLTS English and Spanish Kit (sold separately) which includes:
- six units in English and six units in Spanish
- each unit has five lessons centered around a children’s book
- teaching guides
- writing activities
- picture cards with target vocabulary
- observational protocol for coaches
- bilingual family literacy take-home handouts
How can I learn more?
To learn more about the research supporting COLLTS, the authors, and professional developments and trainings, visit our COLLTS page.
Read frequently asked questions here.
Find an easy-to-share PDF about COLLTS here.
To learn more or receive a sample, fill out our interest form or contact us at COLLTS@leeandlow.com
To speak with the authors of the COLLTS instructional resource or schedule professional development for your district and school (offered through the American Institutes for Research), please contact Shannon Keuter at skeuter@air.org.
Note: Units or Titles in the COLLTS instructional resource cannot be be sold individually. Web discounts do not apply to Bebop Books products.
