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10 IDEAS FOR CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH

September 22, 2019

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Now is the perfect time to start planning ways to encourage literacy and parental involvement, and celebrate the children who work so hard to learn a new language........... CONTINUE READING

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5 BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS – BILINGUAL & MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMS

August 15, 2019

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© Language Lizard 2019 You may be a teacher, on the brink of a brand new school year. Or a parent, with kids preparing to head into a new classroom. Here are some of our favorite back-to-school tips and resources to get the school year off to a great start. 1. Prepare a Welcoming Classroom As you’re organizing shelves and deciding on the optimal classroom layout, remember to consider the needs of your bilingual students. Now is............. CONTINUE READING

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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

December 1, 2018

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guest post by Edmond Gubbins Teaching in a small, rural, primary school rooted in the Catholic ethos in Ireland, Christmas is a central tradition celebrated by the students. Each year in December, the children perform a Christmas pageant, attended by their families and fellow schoolmates. However, my colleagues and I decided that, this year, we would divert from telling the traditional story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the Nativity and move instead toward teaching a more inclusive............. CONTINUE READING

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PARENTS NIGHT FOR BILINGUAL ELL FAMILIES

September 15, 2018

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Have you thought about hosting a Parents Night event just for your bilingual families? It’s a great opportunity to create a personal connection with parents who have a unique set of concerns, as well as a valuable skill set to bring to your classroom. .......... CONTINUE READING

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PREPARING YOUR CLASSROOM FOR BILINGUAL STUDENTS

August 6, 2018

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It may be hard to believe, but summer is coming to an end. Beach days and family barbecues will soon be behind us. You find your mind is full of lesson plans and an incoming class of new faces. As you’re organizing shelves and deciding on the optimal classroom layout, remember to consider the needs of your bilingual students. Now is the perfect time to create a welcoming classroom that reflects acceptance and diversity right from the start. Create an............. CONTINUE READING

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THE “SEAL OF BILITERACY” IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

April 23, 2018

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Across the country, more schools are embracing fluency in multiple languages by offering a special award called the “Seal of Biliteracy” that can be earned by bilingual students. Earning the Seal of Biliteracy The first program began in California in 2010 to showcase biliteracy as an asset. The Seal of Biliteracy helps to elevate language programs in our schools, and gives students a new goal to work toward. More than two dozen states now offer a state- or district-wide Seal of Biliteracy award............. CONTINUE READING

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DIVERSE GIFTS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK & TO CELEBRATE BILINGUAL STUDENTS

April 13, 2018

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Spring is a great time to celebrate the outstanding educators and language learners in your life! Teacher Appreciation Week & More! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11. It’s the perfect opportunity to say “thank you” to the teachers and school staff that work tirelessly to make a difference in our children’s lives. .......... CONTINUE READING

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25 FAVORITE CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT DIVERSITY

November 30, 2017

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Searching around for a really special gift for multicultural families and teachers working in diverse communities? Check out our new, exclusive collection of 25 of the best multicultural books for grades 1-3 that celebrate diversity and teach children about different cultures. (Note: Additional sets targeted to Pre-K through K, and to grades 3-5, are also available on the Language Lizard site.) New Set of Multicultural Books Makes a Memorable Gift for Teachers & Families The books portray children from various backgrounds, including Hispanic, Asian,............. CONTINUE READING

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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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UNIQUE CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT DIVERSITY

October 24, 2017

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Language Lizard is excited to offer new sets of Multicultural Books in English. They are a great way to introduce kids to new cultures and traditions, and to celebrate diversity in the classroom and at home. New Multicultural Book Sets Our Cultural Holidays set helps children learn about 3 important holidays around the world: Diwali, Chinese New Year and Eid. Each of the books in this set is used in our multicultural lesson plans about these important............. CONTINUE READING

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