Language Lizard partnered with World Kid Lit to highlight world literature for young readers. We explain why these international, translated stories are great!.......... CONTINUE READING
Classroom
July 30, 2021
We look at challenges children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face when learning figurative language. Our Idiom Series offers support for young learners!.......... CONTINUE READING
May 19, 2021
We explore why vaccines are important and how to ensure all children understand the science and history behind them with Vaccines Explained........... CONTINUE READING
February 20, 2021
Language Lizard is proud to announce our new bilingual book,
Happy After All, which supports social and emotional learning in diverse classrooms!
Immigration Through the Eyes of a Child
Migration, immigration, refugee: these words are familiar to us all. But how does it feel for a child to leave behind family, friends, and everything loved and familiar that comprise the word home? While immigrant children enjoy the many benefits of their new countries, it’s hard to forget the faces............. CONTINUE READING
February 17, 2021
We are ready to pay it forward today. It’s time to spread kindness to all your neighbors!
What is Random Acts of Kindness Day?
On February 17th, people in the United States are given a day to encourage random acts of kindness. It all started in 1995 when a small nonprofit from Colorado, suitably named the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, organized this celebration. Later in 2004, New Zealand took up the idea to welcome springtime on September............. CONTINUE READING
January 3, 2021
Understanding the neuroscience and psychology of the learner is vital to successful learning and teaching. Understanding some of the changes that occur in our brains as we learn, will help us to teach and learn more effectively. .......... CONTINUE READING
October 5, 2020
October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! Whether your class is in-person or virtual this month, there are many ways to celebrate language learners in both settings. This is also a great opportunity to celebrate the parents who promote bilingualism at home, and increase parental involvement in school.
Here are 5 ways teachers can incorporate Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month into in-person and virtual learning activities like reading, music and art sessions, and even PE time. Share............. CONTINUE READING
Our new Spanish learning set is a fun and interactive way to keep kids learning during the summer months. Kids will enjoy building their language skills with these interactive sets... independently, with an adult, or with their whole class!.......... CONTINUE READING
May 1, 2020
Idioms present a great opportunity for students to have some language learning fun. Here, we discuss idioms, and explore activities that use idioms in the classroom and at home. .......... CONTINUE READING
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February 29, 2020
Our newest educational resource, Building Bridges With Bilingual Books And Multicultural Resources is now available in a complete teacher's set. These sets are available in Spanish and Arabic, as well as a set with assorted languages. Read on to learn more about these sets. .......... CONTINUE READING