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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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        HUGE BILINGUAL BOOKS GIVEAWAY FOR CELEBRATING THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH

        October 3, 2017
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        Language Lizard will give away a free “surprise set” of bilingual books to at least one lucky winner every month for a year… so you have more chances to win! We are launching our most exciting BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY on October 1st, 2017, the start of Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month. Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month October is an exciting month for language learners because it’s also Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! Let’s take this opportunity to recognize............. CONTINUE READING
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        WORLD TEACHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY

        October 1, 2017
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        World Teachers Day is coming up on October 5. Don’t forget to tell the wonderful teachers in your life how much their hard work is appreciated! Brief History of World Teachers Day World Teachers Day was first founded in 1994 by the United Nations to commemorate various intergovernmental recommendations regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers around the world. These recommendations are guidelines that elevate the status of teaching and promote high quality education. Enter Our World Teachers Day Giveaway We’ve teamed up for a K-2............. CONTINUE READING
        At Home, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs,

        BEING BILINGUAL IN AMERICA: STATISTICS & BENEFITS OF BILINGUALISM

        September 14, 2017
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        What kind of people are most likely to be bilingual? What motivates them, and what benefits of bilingualism do they enjoy? Whether you’re bilingual, in the process of learning, or just curious about learning a new language, you’ll want to check out these interesting stats regarding bilingualism in the US. .......... CONTINUE READING
        At Home, Classroom, Families, Libraries, Schools,

        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
        Language Spotlight,

        THE GERMAN LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

        August 20, 2017
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        Today’s spotlight language is German. We offer some background information and interesting facts about the language, as well as help finding German children’s books.  Interested in learning about other languages as well?  Check out our series of posts on world languages, including Spanish, Nepali, Hindi, Russian and Japanese! Where is German spoken? German is the official language of Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein,  as well as being an official language of Luxembourg and Switzerland. There are around 90 million German speakers around the world,............. CONTINUE READING
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        MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES: 5 GREAT GAMES PLAYED AROUND THE WORLD

        July 30, 2017
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        If you are looking for fun summer activities to get the kids outside and staying active, try these fun multicultural games played around the world!  These games are a great way to teach your children about other cultures while still having fun this summer. Some of these games just need a few people, while others can be played with large groups. They are simple to learn and do not require a lot of equipment. Children of all............. CONTINUE READING
        Classroom, ELLs / DLLs,

        TASK-BASED LANGUAGE TEACHING (TBLT)

        July 7, 2017
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        It’s one in the afternoon and I enter the classroom armed with language books, handouts and a number of other paraphernalia to make this another “greatest lesson ever.” I arrange my things, write the date and the topic on the board and turn to face a room full of what I expected to be eager faces. Instead of bright eyes and curious expressions, I see blank stares and even a few grimaces. “Buenas tardes,” I try. The class gives............. CONTINUE READING
        Holidays, Refugee and Immigrant Resources,

        WORLD REFUGEE DAY – SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED

        June 12, 2017
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        Language Lizard bilingual books used in a refugee camp World Refugee Day is coming up on June 20. Marked in over 100 countries, its goal is to raise awareness and funds to help provide refugees with shelter, food and safety. There are an estimated 60 million refugees in the world. More than half of them are children.  According to the UN, every minute 24 people become refugees who are fleeing war or persecution. Refugee children in the US face many challenges when............. CONTINUE READING
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        CHILDREN’S DAY: WIN A MULTICULTURAL STORIES BOOK SET!

        June 11, 2017
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        Every June, Children’s Day is celebrated in more than 50 countries around the world. Generally, it’s a day to celebrate the happiness and growth of our children, and commit to protecting their well-being.  Language Lizard is celebrating this day by promoting children’s literacy with a giveaway of Multicultural Books! In the US, Children’s Day is the second Sunday of June. While the holiday is not widely celebrated here, there is a movement to bring more attention to the holiday, and............. CONTINUE READING
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