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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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        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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        NEW MULTILINGUAL “TALKING” CHARTS: ENGLISH, GEOGRAPHY, STEM (FOR USE WITH PENPAL RECORDER PEN)

        May 17, 2017
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        Language Lizard is pleased to announce new multilingual “talking” charts that allow students to hear explanations of key terms in English, geography, math & science in many different languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian. These charts are invaluable resources for teachers who support a linguistically diverse student body. Using these charts with the PENpal Audio Recorder Pen, newcomers and English Language Learners (ELLs) can hear key terms explained in their native languages, allowing for a better understanding............. CONTINUE READING
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        “HELLO” & “WELCOME” IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES: MULTICULTURAL POSTERS CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY & WELCOME NEWCOMERS

        April 4, 2017
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        Teachers want to make children feel valued and comfortable from the day they arrive at school.  One of the first things a child or caregiver will notice when they enter a new classroom is the way it looks. Imagine if one of the first things a child sees is a poster that says “Welcome” in different languages, including their own! Or if they are greeted with “Hello” in different languages! Newcomers who do not speak English well, and............. CONTINUE READING
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