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        USING FOLKTALES & FABLES TO BUILD LITERACY SKILLS (FREE LESSON PLAN)

        March 7, 2020
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        As always, World Folktales and Fables Week arrives the third week of March. What a great opportunity to work on literacy skills with these classic stories! Folktales and fables have near-universal appeal, thanks to their simple story lines, talking animals, and magical scenarios. Here, we offer some ideas for students to improve their reading and writing skills with the use of folktales and fables........... CONTINUE READING
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        MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY – RECAP & REVIEWS

        February 8, 2020
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        Language Lizard was a proud Platinum Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) this past January. We are big supporters of this movement to bring attention to the need for more multicultural children’s books in classrooms and libraries. One of the best parts of MCBD each year is their online Twitter Party, where participants get a chance to discuss issues surrounding multicultural books and diversity in publishing with educators,............. CONTINUE READING
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        WHY WE NEED MORE MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

        January 25, 2020
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        Language Lizard is a Platinum Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) on January 31, 2020. We are big supporters of their mission to raise awareness about the need for more children’s books that celebrate diversity. To date, MCBD has donated over 7,000 diverse children’s books to schools, libraries and families.   Books as “Mirrors & Windows” We have written before about multicultural games, .......... CONTINUE READING
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        3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE DIVERSITY THIS THANKSGIVING

        November 10, 2019
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        Thanksgiving is almost here… and it offers a perfect opportunity to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. Here, we offer 3 ideas that will inspire kids to celebrate the wonderful diversity and traditions in our communities and our world.   Celebrate with Multicultural Foods As Thanksgiving approaches, there’s one thing on every kid’s mind: Food! Little ones will love learning about .......... CONTINUE READING
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        APRIL’S READING HOLIDAYS ARE PERFECT FOR DIVERSE CHILDREN’S BOOKS

        March 22, 2019
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        April is a great month for book lovers! Not only do we have Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) Day, there’s also National Library Week and a whole host of reading-related holidays that celebrate books, poems and libraries.   Children’s Book Day April 2nd of each year, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen, is also Children’s Book Day. It’s a holiday that celebrates children’s book authors, promotes the importance of early literacy, and is a great chance to share your favorite book with the young readers............. CONTINUE READING
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