A look at idioms, how they transfer across different languages and how language learners can bridge the cultural divide when studying them........... CONTINUE READING
Multicultural
June 8, 2020
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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
May 1, 2020
Idioms present a great opportunity for students to have some language learning fun. Here, we discuss idioms, and explore activities that use idioms in the classroom and at home. .......... CONTINUE READING
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February 29, 2020
Our newest educational resource, Building Bridges With Bilingual Books And Multicultural Resources is now available in a complete teacher's set. These sets are available in Spanish and Arabic, as well as a set with assorted languages. Read on to learn more about these sets. .......... CONTINUE READING
January 25, 2020
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
November 10, 2019
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
July 16, 2019
Whether your summer has been jam-packed with activities, or peaceful and relaxed, you might be looking for ways to add some language and cultural learning into your family’s summer break. Here are 5 multicultural summer activities the whole family will love........... CONTINUE READING
June 21, 2019
Cover of new children’s bilingual book Food, Food, Fabulous Food
Language Lizard is excited to announce a new bilingual children’s book that will make a great addition to your library or home collection! Food, Food, Fabulous Food introduces young readers to multicultural foods from all around the world.
Children will love learning about growing, shopping for, and preparing a variety of food.............. CONTINUE READING
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April 30, 2019
April 30th of each year is the culmination of Dia! Diversity in Action. Dia! is a nationwide initiative that helps libraries connect their patrons to more bilingual and multicultural resources. .......... CONTINUE READING
Cultures around the world have different lucky charms. Whether you believe in good luck or not, here are a few lucky charms from around the world. The reasons behind them might be compelling enough to make you a talisman collector, too........... CONTINUE READING