We explore the origin of the StoryWalk® and how libraries around the country can take advantage of this immersive idea. Then, we offer bilingual book recommendations to include in your own StoryWalk®! Continue reading Bilingual Story Walks
Category Archives: Families
Vaccines Explained: Bringing Science to Story Time
Our new multicultural book, Vaccines Explained, looks to bring science to story time. Now more than ever, our children need to understand the importance of vaccines and their proven ability to fight the spread of infectious diseases. Continue reading Vaccines Explained: Bringing Science to Story Time
5 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
We are ready to pay it forward today. It’s time to spread kindness to all your neighbors! Continue reading 5 Ideas for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Wrap-Up + Idiom Book Reviews
On Friday, January 29th, Language Lizard celebrated Multicultural Children’s Book Day as a Platinum Sponsor. The day was busy with a twitter party, book giveaways, and lots of reviews of multicultural books.
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Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month – In the (Virtual & In-Person) Classroom
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.
Continue reading Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month – In the (Virtual & In-Person) ClassroomTeach Letters and Sounds with interactive Phonics GAMES!
This award-winning Talking Phonics Set is packed with beautifully illustrated charts, games, and books, all designed to support educators and parents of children working to develop early phonics skills.
Continue reading Teach Letters and Sounds with interactive Phonics GAMES!Interactive Early Literacy Set – Great for Summer Learning!
This unique interactive early learning flip-chart pack gives children an exciting, new way to learn critical English words and themes by adding a sound element. The Touch, Listen & Learn pack is an ideal resource for early learners (ages 3-6), new arrivals, or special needs students. It is easy to use, so children can work independently with the set.
Continue reading Interactive Early Literacy Set – Great for Summer Learning!Talking to Children about Racism and Inequality – Resources for Teachers and Parents
We at Language Lizard always strive to promote inclusion, and celebrate diversity. We encourage schools, teachers and families to address the inequities that exist in our society. This post contains resources that specifically address how parents and teachers can talk about race and racism with children.
Continue reading Talking to Children about Racism and Inequality – Resources for Teachers and ParentsThe Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language for Kids
guest post by Jonty Yamisha
Learning a foreign language can give you a leg up on the competition and open up a world of experiences to you, but what about for children? Does teaching them a foreign language make a difference? The benefits of exposing children to a second or even a third language cannot be understated. Not only can they learn multiple languages, but they can do it with a lot less effort than adults.
Continue reading The Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language for KidsUnique Multicultural & Bilingual Gift Ideas
Language Lizard has created a wide selection of unique gifts that are perfect for bilingual students and teachers in diverse classrooms. Plus, through December 7, 2019, get a discount on our most popular bilingual children’s books!
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