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        UNIQUE MULTICULTURAL GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

        November 21, 2018
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        Celebrate diversity and show your support for bilingualism with these fun and unique gifts! Perfect for bilingual students and teachers in diverse classrooms. Discounts on ALL Bilingual Book Sets – Available in 40+ languages! We hand-selected our most popular titles for bilingual book sets to save you time and money. All books include English and one other language of your choice. Tailored to meet the language needs of teachers and librarians, they make ordering............. CONTINUE READING
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        CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH – GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNTS EXTENDED!

        November 13, 2018
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        Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month is a great opportunity to recognize the many children who speak two or more languages and understand multiple cultures. Let’s encourage literacy and parental involvement, and celebrate the children who work so hard to learn a new language. Huge Bilingual Book Giveaway – Extended! Language Lizard has given away a surprise set of bilingual books to a new winner every month. We’ve already given away OVER $1,000 in............. CONTINUE READING
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        FARSI (PERSIAN) LANGUAGE FACTS & FARSI CHILDREN’S BOOKS

        November 5, 2018
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        Today’s spotlight language is Farsi. Find background information and interesting facts about the language, as well as information to help you find Farsi children’s books. Interested in learning about even more languages? Check out our series of posts on world languages, including French, Hindi, Russian and Japanese! Where is Farsi spoken? Farsi, also known as Persian, Dari or Tajiki, is the national language of Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. It is also spoken in other parts of the Middle East and India. There are............. CONTINUE READING
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        2 NEW (FREE!) MULTICULTURAL LESSON PLANS

        October 2, 2018
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        We’ve teamed up with our friends at West Chester University to bring you two new lesson plans that bring multicultural education to your classroom! Download the free lesson plans and adapt them to the unique needs of your classroom. Homeschooling parents, use the activities to build literacy skills and explore new languages and cultures with your kids!  The lesson plans can be aligned with state and Common Core standards in Reading/Language Arts. The bilingual book The Little Red Hen and the............. CONTINUE READING
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        4 MUSICAL MULTICULTURAL KID CRAFTS

        August 20, 2018
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        Music is an wonderful way to introduce kids to different cultures. As Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” It can evoke emotions that are at the heart of the shared human experience. Here, we offer four musical multicultural kid crafts that celebrate diversity and remind us of what we all have in common. Try them with your little ones at home or school! Panpipe (Zampoña) Panpipes (aka panflutes) are one of the earliest known musical instruments in the Americas. ............. CONTINUE READING
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        PREPARING YOUR CLASSROOM FOR BILINGUAL STUDENTS

        August 6, 2018
        It may be hard to believe, but summer is coming to an end. Beach days and family barbecues will soon be behind us. You find your mind is full of lesson plans and an incoming class of new faces. As you’re organizing shelves and deciding on the optimal classroom layout, remember to consider the needs of your bilingual students. Now is the perfect time to create a welcoming classroom that reflects acceptance and diversity right from the start. Create an............. CONTINUE READING
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        BILINGUAL SUMMER READING LIST

        July 6, 2018
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        Whether your summer is action-packed or laid back, there are stretches of time that are perfect for getting in some bilingual reading. But what books are perfect for the long ride to grandma’s, or the quiet afternoon by the lake? We’ve brought together some of our favorite summertime reads that are sure to appeal to kids of all ages and interests. Bonus: They’ll be improving their bilingual skills. Our titles are available in English with your choice of over 50 languages! Books About............. CONTINUE READING
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        MULTICULTURAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER

        June 18, 2018
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        With summer here, many parents find themselves asking the same question: What should I do with the kids until school starts up again? There’s no reason you can’t make language and cultural learning part of your summer break routine! Games These 5 multicultural games from around the world are a simple way to get moving and playing together! Try a rousing game of 1, 2, 3 Dragon, or a few rounds of Palm Ball. It’s a great way to stay active............. CONTINUE READING
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        5 MULTICULTURAL GAMES FOR KIDS TO TRY THIS SUMMER

        June 4, 2018
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        If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, give these multicultural games from around the world a try! From games that you can play in a group, to one-on-one games, they are perfect for all ages. Get your kids or campers outdoors to play a fun round of Catching Stars or a competitive game of Hoops! It’s a great way to stay active this summer while learning about different cultures. STALKER (Botswana) In this enjoyable group game, two players are chosen............. CONTINUE READING
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