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Classroom, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Lesson Plans, Teacher Resources

Vocabulary Strategies for Teaching ELL Students

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One crucial aspect of teaching ELL (English Language Learner) students is vocabulary development, as language learners need a strong foundation of words and phrases to communicate effectively in English.  No matter their proficiency level or age, having a solid vocabulary base is critical for improving reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

From context clues to word games, let’s look at different ways to teach vocabulary to ELL students so they can succeed in their language development journey! Continue reading Vocabulary Strategies for Teaching ELL Students →

ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Armenian Language: Interesting Facts & Books

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Let’s learn about the Armenian language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest children’s books available in Armenian.

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At Home, Classroom, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Families, Libraries, Multicultural, Schools, Teacher Resources

Engaging Bilingual Book Recommendations for Summer Reading

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With the weather beginning to warm up and the end of the school year in sight, it’s a great time to start thinking about activities to keep the kids engaged and learning during the long summer days and prevent the dreaded “summer slide.”

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Burmese Language: Interesting Facts & Resources

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Let’s learn about the Burmese language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Burmese.

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Haitian Creole Language: Interesting Facts and Resources

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Let’s learn about Haitian Creole! We’ve gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. Check out our newest children’s books available in Haitian Creole.

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Classroom, Holidays, Lesson Plans, Multicultural, Teacher Resources

10 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude and Kindness in November

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Food, Food, Fabulous Food by Kate Clynes, illustrated by MW

Autumn is the season of giving thanks and being grateful. Whether celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States or Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan, the idea is the same. It’s a festive time rooted in history to bring people together to give thanks and be grateful. And, since gratitude and kindness go hand in hand, it’s no coincidence that World Kindness Day falls in November as well.

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At Home, Dual Language, Families, Multicultural

Learning Chinese Language and Culture in Hong Kong

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A firsthand account of raising expat kids in Hong Kong by Albie Ashbrook.

These days I am a librarian in northern New Jersey, with three children in college. But before this stage of life, our family lived all over the world with our children attending international schools and moving every couple of years. While we always spoke English at home and the kids’ primary language at school was English, all our kids studied multiple other languages at school every day, and we tried to incorporate cultural awareness into our daily life. Continue reading Learning Chinese Language and Culture in Hong Kong →

ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight

Kinyarwanda Language: Interesting Facts & Resources

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Today we feature the Kinyarwanda language! We have gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. We also have information on our newest bilingual children’s books now available in Kinyarwanda.

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight

UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

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Let’s learn about Ukrainian! We’ve gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. Check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Ukrainian.

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Tagalog Language: Interesting Facts & Resources

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Today we feature the Tagalog language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. We also have information on our newest children’s books available in Tagalog. Continue reading Tagalog Language: Interesting Facts & Resources →