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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight,

TAGALOG LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

Today we feature the Tagalog language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new children’s books are available in Tagalog........... CONTINUE READING
ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural,

TIGRINYA LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

Today the spotlight is on Tirgrinya! Check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Tigrinya and learn interesting facts about the language........... CONTINUE READING
ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural,

DARI AND PASHTO: AFGHAN LANGUAGES FUN FACTS & BOOKS

Language spotlight on Dari and Pashto! Learn interesting facts about these two languages. Find the newest bilingual Dari and Pashto children’s books........... CONTINUE READING
ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural,

AMHARIC LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

The spotlight is on Amharic today! Learn background information and interesting facts about Amharic. Look at our newest children’s books available in Amharic........... CONTINUE READING
At Home, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Families,

BILINGUAL BABY BOOKS – 5 TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED

There are so many reasons to read to your baby, especially when you’re raising a bilingual child. Not only is reading a great way to bond, it’s a chance to link spoken words with visual images on the page. And don’t forget to get older siblings involved in the bilingual reading fun! Here are 5 tips to getting your bilingual baby book collection started. Choosing the Right Bilingual Baby Books Your first bilingual............. CONTINUE READING
At Home, Classroom, Families, Holidays,

HOLIDAYS & FOOD: CELEBRATE WITH A DISCOUNT ON BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Think of any holiday celebrated in any part of the world, and there is sure to be at least one traditional dish associated with it. Thanksgiving turkey, curry on Boxing Day, or rice cakes for Chinese New Year… Food is the cornerstone of any celebration. In an article that explores the relationship between food and culture, writer Amy S. Choi says, “Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat............. CONTINUE READING
At Home, Classroom, Dual Language, Families, Giveaways, Libraries, Schools,

LANGUAGE LIZARD’S BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER! $300 IN BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS

October is full of bilingual reading fun! In honor of two exciting events – Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month AND Language Lizard’s 10th Anniversary – we are proud to announce our biggest giveaway ever! Enter to Win $300 in Bilingual Books from Language Lizard! Language Lizard will send one lucky winner a $300 Language Lizard gift certificate that can be used to purchase any of the bilingual / multilingual products available on the Language Lizard website. Books are available in English with Albanian, Arabic,............. CONTINUE READING
Classroom, ELLs / DLLs,

BILINGUAL STUDENTS: THE BENEFITS OF NARRATION

As we mentioned in our previous post, Bilingual Students: Using Holiday Celebrations to Promote Language Development in Multicultural Classrooms, bilingual students often have a lot to say right after they return from their winter holidays. They are eager to share activities that they engaged in with family and friends and to talk about the gifts that they may have received. However, once the excitement of returning back to school has worn off, it can be more challenging to............. CONTINUE READING
Book Reviews, ELLs / DLLs, Teacher Resources,

MULTICULTURAL GIFT IDEAS

The holidays are right around the corner. For many of us, the most difficult part of this busy time of year is figuring out the perfect gift for friends and loved ones. For those of you looking for bilingual and multicultural products, we have put together a list of some customer favorites that make perfect holiday gifts for young language learners, multicultural children, or a special teacher. Board Books These heavy-duty bilingual books are perfect for babies and toddlers, giving parents the chance............. CONTINUE READING
Families, Libraries, Schools,

BILINGUAL BOOK PROMOTION LAUNCHED ON INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY!

To celebrate International Literacy Day, Language Lizard is launching its Bilingual Book Promotion which will last until the end of October.  Visit the Language Lizard website to learn more about this promotion and how you can receive free bilingual books! The theme for the 2012 International Literacy Day is literacy and peace. As the UNESCO website states: “Literacy contributes to peace as it brings people closer to attaining individual freedoms and better understanding the world, as well as preventing or resolving............. CONTINUE READING
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