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        BILINGUAL STORY WALKS

        June 26, 2021
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        We investigate the origin of the StoryWalk® and how libraries can take advantage of this immersive idea. Then, we offer bilingual book recommendations!.......... CONTINUE READING
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        VACCINES EXPLAINED: BRINGING SCIENCE TO STORY TIME

        March 16, 2021
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        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. Concern for the COVID-19 Vaccines Throughout recent history, scientists have used vaccines to safeguard the human population from infectious diseases. In fact, due to the success of the smallpox vaccine, the last known outbreak of smallpox in the............. CONTINUE READING
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        SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR DIVERSE CLASSROOMS: “HAPPY AFTER ALL”

        February 20, 2021
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        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
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        MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY WRAP-UP + IDIOM BOOK REVIEWS

        February 7, 2021
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        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. That’s a Wrap! We are always excited to bring awareness to the need for more multicultural children’s books in classrooms and libraries. This year, participants at the MCBD Twitter Party shared the difficulties they faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also spoke about the multicultural and diverse books they............. CONTINUE READING
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        CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH – IN THE (VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON) CLASSROOM

        October 5, 2020
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        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
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        INTERACTIVE EARLY LITERACY SET – GREAT FOR SUMMER LEARNING!

        July 12, 2020
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        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.   Interactive Early Learning Literacy Pack Featuring 11 large interactive charts (11.69 x 16.54 inches), the learning set reinforces listening, speaking, and reading skills. Children............. CONTINUE READING
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        TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT RACISM AND INEQUALITY – RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS

        June 8, 2020
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        Photo by Logan Weaver via unsplash 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.   “Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilisation.” – Mahatma Gandhi Help Kids............. CONTINUE READING
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