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NEW BILINGUAL BOOK SETS – NOW IN 30 LANGUAGES!

April 25, 2015

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  Language Lizard is excited to announce that our bilingual book sets are now available in 30 different languages! (All books include English and one other language of your choice.) Bilingual Book Sets Save You Time and Money We have hand-selected groups of our most popular books to support language learning and promote literacy initiatives. With just one click, you can even choose between sets of five and ten. Tailored to meet the language needs of teachers and librarians, they make............. CONTINUE READING

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THE MULTICULTURAL LIBRARY: RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES

April 13, 2015

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According to 2013 Census data, nearly 13% of the US population is now foreign born and about 1 in 5 residents age 5 and older speak a language other than English at home. These figures are expected to increase, and are considerably higher in many areas of the country. Many new immigrants are struggling to learn English while maintaining their connection with their heritage language and country. Innovative Ways for Libraries to Attract Ethnic Populations As the United States has become............. CONTINUE READING

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GIVEAWAY & NEW SITE TO CELEBRATE OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY!

April 2, 2015

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We are very pleased to announce the launch of our newly designed website! Just in time for our 10th anniversary, the new site is designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation, and a variety of features to help educators, parents and librarians support their language learners. Finding the Right Bilingual Products Has Never Been Easier! Language Lizard still offers the high quality, beautifully illustrated, professionally translated books and posters you know and love. Our new website design features faster, easier............. CONTINUE READING

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USING MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND ENHANCE DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM

March 17, 2015

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Many educators successfully use multicultural resources to teach their students about other cultures and to make their classrooms more welcoming for a diverse student body. However, some teachers may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of adding “multicultural education” to their expanding list of things to do. They often are already dealing with new testing requirements, changing core standards, and other demands. They struggle with ways to make their classrooms more multicultural while meeting all of their other teaching objectives. Incorporating multicultural education into............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATE “WORLD FOLK TALES & FABLES WEEK” IN THE CLASSROOM AND AT HOME

March 3, 2015

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This year, World Folk Tales and Fables Week is from March 16 through March 22. It’s a week dedicated to encouraging children and adults to explore the lessons and cultural background of folk tales, fables, myths and legends from around the world. Reading folk tales is a great way for children to explore different cultures and enhance literacy skills. Learn more about why kids love folk tales and fables in a previous blog post that discusses why folk............. CONTINUE READING

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HELPING CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT LANGUAGES COMMUNICATE, LEARN & PLAY – ‘NEW WORDS, NEW FRIENDS’ BY KAREN NEMETH

January 28, 2015

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  New Words, New Friends Written by Karen Nemeth Illustrated by Diego Jiménez Manzano Paperback and ebook Available in English and Spanish Ages 4-8 Review by Sue Kwon Theo and Wyatt, two friends at school, are at the center of New Words, New Friends, the latest children’s book from Karen Nemeth, a national expert on early education and advocate for dual-language learners. Theo and Wyatt play just fine together, until their paths cross with that of the New Kid. “The New Kid............. CONTINUE READING

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CHINESE NEW YEAR & DENTAL HEALTH MONTH: DISCOUNTS & RESOURCES

January 13, 2015

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Plan early – the month of February brings two great events to enjoy with the kids: Chinese New Year and Dental Health Month. Read on for discounts and free resources that will add a bilingual twist to your celebrations! (Read about other New Year celebrations around the world here.) Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is on February 19, 2015. Also known as Spring Festival, Chinese New Year is the country’s most .......... CONTINUE READING

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NEW (FREE) LESSON PLANS SUPPORT MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION

November 11, 2014

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Just when you’re looking for new ways to bring more multicultural education to the classroom while meeting the Common Core Standards, we are thrilled to announce that we have another wonderful lesson plan to share, created by our friends at West Chester University. This newest unit uses two popular and beautifully-illustrated books, Handa’s Hen and Handa’s Surprise, to teach students about Kenya and, at the same time, to help them identify and use descriptive writing. Using this............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD

October 22, 2014

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Kids love Halloween: the costumes, the candy, the parties! The excitement and holiday spirit surrounding Halloween provide an ideal opportunity to inject some multicultural education into the mix. We know that American children don costumes, carve pumpkins and go trick or treating, but where did this holiday start and what do other countries do to celebrate? Also called Allhalloween, All Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, Halloween is observed in various countries every year on October 31, the eve of the Western............. CONTINUE READING

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CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH – $100 GRANT AVAILABLE!

October 1, 2014

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photo credit: Katherine Dykstra @flickr.com October is “Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month”! To help you celebrate, Language Lizard is offering a $100 Gift Certificate for Bilingual Children’s Books! Books are available in over 40 languages and it’s easy to enter. Simply go towww.LanguageLizard.com/bilingual-book-grant-2014.htm to submit the form for entry.  And don’t forget to let your favorite teachers and local librarians know about the giveaway! If you’re looking for other ways to celebrate this month, read 10 great ideas in our blog post: Celebrate the Bilingual............. CONTINUE READING