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25 MUST-READ MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND KINDERGARTNERS

October 30, 2017

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Language Lizard is thrilled to offer a new, exclusive collection of must-read multicultural books for preschool and kindergarten children! This set of books gives you an instant, award-winning library of diverse books for your classroom or home. No need to search around! We’ve selected 25 of our favorite multicultural stories that expose children to cultural and ethnic diversity and celebrate differences. The books portray children from various backgrounds, including African American, Hispanic, Middle-Eastern, Asian and Native American. The set includes stories related to the immigrant experience, books that help............. CONTINUE READING

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MUGS THAT CELEBRATE DIVERSITY & LANGUAGES – BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIFTS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS!

August 28, 2017

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  It’s that time of year again – summer is winding down, and school is back in session! Language Lizard is offering a new set of colorful mugs that celebrate cultural diversity and the love of languages – perfect for educators, students and parents alike! “Welcome” in Different Languages   This unique mug says “Welcome” in many languages, and is a great gift for teachers who work in multicultural classrooms. Languages include Arabic, Burmese, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, Farsi (Persian), French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese,............. CONTINUE READING

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MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: 5 GREAT GAMES PLAYED AROUND THE WORLD

July 30, 2017

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If you are looking for fun summer activities to get the kids outside and staying active, try these fun multicultural games played around the world!  These games are a great way to teach your children about other cultures while still having fun this summer. Some of these games just need a few people, while others can be played with large groups. They are simple to learn and do not require a lot of equipment. Children of all............. CONTINUE READING

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MULTICULTURAL BOOKS FOR NATIONAL READING MONTH & GIVEAWAY!

March 26, 2017

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National Reading Month is a great time to try out a new multicultural book with your little ones! Celebrate with fun, diverse children’s books that introduce them to different cultures. And don’t miss out on the Multicultural Stories Giveaway we are co-sponsoring with our friends at I Teach K-2! What is National Reading Month? Every March, National Reading Month kicks off with NEA’s Read Across America, which celebrates the birthday of the beloved Dr. Seuss. All month long, organizations across............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY AND EASE ANXIETY: SUGGESTIONS FOR KIDS & ADULTS

January 30, 2017

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Right now, our lives are permeated with emotionally charged discourse about political and social upheaval. When you think about how much news media, social media and personal conversations we’re exposed to, it’s very likely our kids and students are aware and possibly experiencing anxiety about what they hear and see going on in the world around them. We all may feel disheartened with the current events that are dividing us as people, and as a nation. If you’re worried that the children in............. CONTINUE READING

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7 FAVORITE BILINGUAL BOOKS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS

January 25, 2017

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In a previous article, we offered tips to get you started in terms of choosing the right bilingual baby books, making dedicated reading time and reading with enthusiasm. In this post, we would like to offer some of our favorite bilingual books for babies and toddlers. In a recent interview published in the Princeton Alumni Weekly, Casey Lew-Williams, co-director of the Princeton Baby Lab and Princeton assistant professor of psychology, discussed research regarding how young children learn............. CONTINUE READING

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ONE-PERSON-ONE-LANGUAGE (OPOL): RAISING BILINGUAL CHILDREN

November 28, 2016

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One of the most popular ways to raise a child bilingually is by using the OPOL approach – One Person, One Language. It seems to be one of the easiest ways for children to distinguish between languages, because they become aware that they should speak a different language with different people. Using our family as an example: I am a native English speaker and my husband is a native Italian speaker. We live in Italy and both speak each other’s language, however............. CONTINUE READING

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TEACHING TOLERANCE IN TURBULENT TIMES

July 6, 2016

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It may feel like every time you turn on the TV or check your Facebook or Twitter feed, you are inundated with news of yet another violent tragedy in some part of the world. Terrorist attacks and political upheaval seem to be the norm now, not the exception. We are all asking ourselves what can be done to stop the endless stream of violence. A crucial step is one that is closest to us: one of the most important, immediate ways to create a............. CONTINUE READING

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FATHER’S DAY INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD

June 13, 2016

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While Father’s Day traditions may vary all of the world, one thing is for sure, they deserve to be celebrated! Did you know that dads in Mexico wake up early to compete in a 21 km race around the capital city? Alternatively, fathers in Finland sleep in and enjoy their favorite breakfast. If you are looking for a fun way to show your dad you care, why not look to another country for some cultural inspiration? You never know where you may find............. CONTINUE READING

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3 WAYS TO EASE THE SCHOOL-TO-SUMMER TRANSITION (AND BACK)

June 6, 2016

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Not everyone feels the same about the start of summer break. Yes, there’s excitement over long days to play and a more relaxed pace. But there can also be sadness and anxiety about big changes to the daily routine, not seeing schoolmates, travel and the start of the next school year looming on the horizon. Adults and kids alike can be caught unprepared for this unique mix of emotions. Here, we offer 3 tips to ease your transition into summer break… and............. CONTINUE READING

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