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        ONLINE TEACHING SUPPORT & INFORMATION FOR ELL FAMILIES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

        March 15, 2020
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        During this challenging time, we want to provide you with a few useful resources. For those dealing with school closures, here are resources for teaching online from NY State TESOL, from The Edublogger, and from Amazing Educational Resources. Multilingual information about Coronavirus to share with families, including English Language Learners   ESL activities with explanations in different............. CONTINUE READING
        Holidays, International Folktale Characters, Lesson Plans, Teaching Resources,

        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
        Book Reviews, Classroom, Language Lizard Announcements, Lesson Plans, Multicultural, Teaching Resources,

        CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING SET WITH LESSON PLANS & BILINGUAL BOOKS

        February 29, 2020
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        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
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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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        CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM WITH LESSONS & ACTIVITIES IN NEW TEACHER’S MANUAL

        December 10, 2019
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        Today, teachers need to provide welcoming and inclusive educational environments for their diverse student populations. By building culturally responsive classrooms, all students develop a greater understanding of, and respect for, diverse cultures, enhancing community in the classroom. A new book helps educators embrace multiculturalism in their classrooms with lesson plans, games, and............. 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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