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        5 MULTICULTURAL GAMES FOR KIDS TO TRY THIS SUMMER

        June 4, 2018
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        If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer, give these multicultural games from around the world a try! From games that you can play in a group, to one-on-one games, they are perfect for all ages. Get your kids or campers outdoors to play a fun round of Catching Stars or a competitive game of Hoops! It’s a great way to stay active this summer while learning about different cultures. STALKER (Botswana) In this enjoyable group game, two players are chosen............. CONTINUE READING
        Language Lizard Announcements,

        NEW BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS AVAILABLE!

        May 21, 2018
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        Language Lizard is excited to announce that we’ve added two new bilingual books to our offerings: Pinocchio and the Real Boys We are thrilled to announce the addition of Pinocchio and the Real Boys, a title made even more special because it’s available in a new language – Kurmanji Kurdish! Pinocchio and the Real Boys is a bilingual story that re-tells the classic tale of Pinocchio, a puppet who wants to be a real boy. After............. CONTINUE READING
        Language Spotlight,

        KURMANJI LANGUAGE & KURMANJI BOOKS: FACTS, FIGURES & RESOURCES

        May 6, 2018
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        Today’s spotlight language is Kurmanji. We’ve gathered some background info and interesting facts about the language. We also have information on our newest Kurmanji children’s book. Where is Kurmanji spoken? Kurmanji is a major dialect of the Kurdish language. It’s spoken in Kurdistan, Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq. There are approximately 15 million speakers worldwide. How Many Kurdish Speakers in the US? According to the most recent US Census data, there are about 17,000 Kurdish speakers in the US. Some of the largest Kurdish populations............. CONTINUE READING
        Dual Language, Schools,

        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
        At Home, Holidays, Libraries, Schools,

        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
        At Home, ELLs / DLLs, Families,

        HOME LANGUAGE MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES

        March 20, 2018
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        In previous posts, we’ve discussed the benefits of home language maintenance. However, many parents struggle to maintain the home language (HL) for a variety of reasons. Here, we offer some concrete suggestions that parents can use with elementary-aged children, to ensure they receive the cognitive, cultural and professional benefits of bilingualism. Teachers can share the following strategies with parents and even provide assignments that will support HL maintenance. Educators can also build bilingual book libraries............. CONTINUE READING
        Holidays, International Folktale Characters,

        8 GREAT FOLKTALES FOR KIDS – FAVORITE FOLKTALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

        March 13, 2018
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          World Folktales and Fables Week is celebrated the third week of each March. (This year it’s March 18-24.) Be sure to enjoy a good folktale at home and in your classroom! Use #WorldFolktales on social media, and tell us about your favorite folktales and fables. World Folktales & Fables: Important Teaching Tools Every culture has its own way of teaching lessons and sharing how different things came to be. Many do this through the telling of fables or folktales. Here, we look at eight............. CONTINUE READING
        Language Lizard Announcements,

        BILINGUAL BOOKS & MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES: WORLDWIDE SHIPPING AVAILABLE!

        February 25, 2018
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        Language Lizard now offers WORLDWIDE shipping at competitive rates with lots of payment options! We’re thrilled to announce that we are working with a new international shipping partner to simplify international ordering (outside US & Canada). Simply add items to your Language Lizard shopping cart and choose the “international checkout” button to see the cost for shipping and duties and taxes. You can even choose to prepay duties and taxes when you check out, so there are no additional funds collected upon delivery. You............. CONTINUE READING
        Book Reviews,

        MULTICULTURAL BOOK REVIEWS

        February 22, 2018
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        We were honored to be a sponsor for Multicultural Children’s Book Day. As part of this process, we shared some of our bilingual multicultural books with bloggers and book reviewers to get their feedback. We were thrilled with their responses! Click on the links below to read reviews of some of our favorite diverse children’s books.   Welcome to the World Baby Reviewed by Melissa at Imagination Soup Yeh Hsien, A Chinese............. CONTINUE READING
        Community Support, Holidays,

        MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOK DAY – JANUARY 27

        January 18, 2018
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        Language Lizard is a Proud Sponsor of Multicultural Children’s Book Day on January 27th. Let’s work together to get more books that celebrate diversity into our classrooms and libraries! Check out our previous post on 3 reasons why multicultural children’s books are so very important. Multicultural Book Sets for Pre-K through 5th Grade We offer numerous Multicultural Book Sets that celebrate diversity and teach children about different cultures. Check out our new, exclusive collections that feature the best............. CONTINUE READING
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