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        GREAT GIVEAWAYS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL

        August 2, 2015
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        If you’re getting ready to head back to school, we have two great giveaways for you! First, you should check out iTeachBilinguals and their Back-to-School Giveaway. You can enter now through August 8, 2015 by following this link. The grand prize winner will receive an iPad Air 2! A winner will be announced August 9, 2015. Another great giveaway for language learners is Language Lizard’s Cookbook & Bilingual Book Giveaway. You can win a copy of Room to Read’s Recipes Worth Reading............. CONTINUE READING
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        UNDERSTANDING & APPRECIATING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES – TIPS AND FREE LESSON PLAN

        July 25, 2015
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        Every classroom is a different potpourri of personalities and abilities that will mix, mesh or sometimes clash. Teachers want to effectively engage every one of their students, and parents want to ensure their kids will be both accepting and accepted. Preparing for Your Multicultural & Bilingual Classroom How can we make our multicultural classrooms welcoming to all students, and instill an appreciation for diversity in our kids? In a previous post, we looked at different multicultural resources that can be woven............. CONTINUE READING
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        COOKBOOK & BILINGUAL BOOK GIVEAWAY

        July 4, 2015
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        Summer is a great time to enjoy fresh food, try new recipes, and connect with family by sharing both a good meal and a good book. Language Lizard is making that easier with our “COOK & READ” Giveaway where you can win a cookbook and a bilingual book. Room to Read Room to Read is an organization that “envision a world in which all children can pursue a quality education, reach their full potential and contribute to their community and............. CONTINUE READING
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        THE LAST BOOK MY DAD READ TO ME

        June 18, 2015
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        by guest blogger Sue Kwon For my husband, our two young girls and myself, reading a bedtime story together is a much-loved nightly ritual. On our busiest days, it’s our first opportunity to sit down with a single purpose and no distractions. My husband is the official story reader in our family. He has patience (that I lack) with even the longest, most repetitive children’s books. The girls sit still, listen with rapt attention, and gaze up at him with eyes............. CONTINUE READING
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        RAMADAN IN THE CLASSROOM & AT HOME

        May 11, 2015
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        The Muslim holiday of Ramadan is the 9th and most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Traditionally, it’s a time of fasting from sun up to sun down each day. Children aren’t required to fast until they’re teenagers, but may fast for part of the day to help them appreciate the significance of the holiday. Fasting is meant to help Muslims practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy. Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, growth, and religious devotion. Learning about............. CONTINUE READING
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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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