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        NEPALI LANGUAGE & NEPALI BOOKS: FACTS, FIGURES AND RESOURCES

        February 29, 2016
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        Today’s spotlight language is Nepali. Below, we offer background and interesting facts about the language, as well as information to help you find Nepali books. Where is it spoken? Nepali is the official language of Nepal, a country in South Asia. It is also spoken in Bhutan, Burma (Republic of the Union of Myanmar), and India. There are about 17 million Nepali speakers around the world. How Many People Speak Nepali in the US? There are relatively large Nepalese communities in New York,............. CONTINUE READING
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        EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENT IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES

        February 1, 2016
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        The number of immigrant and refugee children has increased over the past decade, and is now the fastest-growing segment in the US youth population. These students face many challenges when adapting to a new life in the US: culture shock, making friends, and learning a new language, just to name a few.  All too often, schools lack the resources to research the best ways to help these students, and miss out on methods developed by other districts............. CONTINUE READING
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        CREATING COMMUNITY IN YOUR CLASSROOM

        August 21, 2015
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        It’s the start of a new school year, and your classroom fills with a brand new kaleidoscope of personalities. You may find yourself wondering how to help an eclectic group of kids connect with each other. How do you bring your class together as a community, and jump start the conversation and collaboration? You want to create a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment for all children – an especially challenging task when they come from diverse backgrounds. Celebrate Individuality Although it may sound............. CONTINUE READING
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        COOKBOOK & BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY

        July 4, 2015
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        Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh food, try new recipes, and connect with family by sharing both a good meal and a good book. Language Lizard is making that easier with our “COOK & READ” Giveaway where you can win a cookbook and a bilingual book. Room to Read Room to Read is an organization that “envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and............. CONTINUE READING
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        THE MULTICULTURAL LIBRARY: RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

        April 13, 2015
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        According to 2013 Census data, nearly 13% of the US population is now foreign born and about 1 in 5 residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. These figures are expected to increase, and are considerably higher in many areas of the country. Many new immigrants are struggling to learn English while maintaining their connection with their heritage language and country. Innovative Ways for Libraries to Attract Ethnic Populations As the United States has become............. CONTINUE READING
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        GIVEAWAY & NEW SITE TO CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

        April 2, 2015
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        We are very pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website! Just in time for our 10th anniversary, the new site is designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, and a variety of features to help educators, parents and librarians support their language learners. Finding the Right Bilingual Products Has Never Been Easier! Language Lizard still offers the high quality, beautifully illustrated, professionally translated books and posters you know and love. Our new website design features faster, easier............. CONTINUE READING
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        USING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND ENHANCE DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM

        March 17, 2015
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        Many educators successfully use multicultural resources to teach their students about other cultures and to make their classrooms more welcoming for a diverse student body. However, some teachers may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of adding “multicultural education” to their expanding list of things to do. They often are already dealing with new testing requirements, changing core standards, and other demands. They struggle with ways to make their classrooms more multicultural while meeting all of their other teaching objectives. Incorporating multicultural education into............. CONTINUE READING
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        CELEBRATE “WORLD FOLK TALES & FABLES WEEK” IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME

        March 3, 2015
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        This year, World Folk Tales and Fables Week is from March 16 through March 22. It’s a week dedicated to encouraging children and adults to explore the lessons and cultural background of folk tales, fables, myths and legends from around the world. Reading folk tales is a great way for children to explore different cultures and enhance literacy skills. Learn more about why kids love folk tales and fables in a previous blog post that discusses why folk............. CONTINUE READING
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        CHINESE NEW YEAR & DENTAL HEALTH MONTH: DISCOUNTS & RESOURCES

        January 13, 2015
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        Plan early – the month of February brings two great events to enjoy with the kids: Chinese New Year and Dental Health Month. Read on for discounts and free resources that will add a bilingual twist to your celebrations! (Read about other New Year celebrations around the world here.) Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is on February 19, 2015. Also known as Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is the country’s most .......... CONTINUE READING
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        NOW THROUGH #GIVINGTUESDAY (12/2/14) GET 10% OFF GIFT CERTIFICATES! GIVE THE GIFT OF LANGUAGE & CULTURE FOR LESS

        November 25, 2014
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        Most of us are preparing to give thanks for our blessings on Thanksgiving.  We at Language Lizard are grateful for all the work you do to promote language learning and multicultural education in the classroom and at home. This year, we are thinking beyond Thanksgiving and the Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping deals that follow. We are proud to be joining the many organizations around the world celebrating #GivingTuesday.  We’d like to help you get involved too! What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday was............. CONTINUE READING
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