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SEPTEMBER IS #WORLDKITLITMONTH

Language Lizard has compiled some fun ideas on how to “read the world" in celebration of #WorldKitLitMonth this September!.......... CONTINUE READING
ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight,

KINYARWANDA LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

Today we feature the Kinyarwanda language! Learn interesting facts about the language and what new children's books are available in Kinyarwanda........... CONTINUE READING
Classroom, ELLs / DLLs, Refugee and Immigrant Resources, Teacher Resources,

BACK-TO-SCHOOL FOR BILINGUAL STUDENTS

We look at our past to understand how to support bilingual students now. Here are tips to prepare your classroom and reimagine education........... CONTINUE READING
Classroom, Holidays, Uncategorized,

INTRODUCING #WORLDKIDLIT MONTH

Language Lizard partnered with World Kid Lit to highlight world literature for young readers. We explain why these international, translated stories are great!.......... CONTINUE READING
Classroom, ELLs / DLLs, Idioms, Teacher Resources, Uncategorized,

IDIOMS, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, & ASD

We look at challenges children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face when learning figurative language. Our Idiom Series offers support for young learners!.......... CONTINUE READING
Community Support, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs,

“IN PLAIN ENGLISH?” ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING IN THE U.S.

The US is a country of many languages. In public schools, about 10 percent (4.5 million) of all kids are English Language Learners (ELLs). Of those ELLs, Spanish is the first language of about 71 percent, but there are hundreds of different languages spoken in US schools. Any one school can have a dozen or more languages spoken by its students. Schools put different types of learning programs in place to help students transition to speaking English. One example is sheltered instruction, which combines............. CONTINUE READING
At Home, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Families, Holidays,

THE LAST BOOK MY DAD READ TO ME

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
At Home, Community Support, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Families, Libraries,

FROM SUMMER SLIDE…TO READING PRIDE!

photo credit: KOMUnews @flickr.com “ is what reading is all about: yes, it will make kids smarter and give them a better start in life than non-readers, but for me that’s not the point. The point is that reading is fun…” This is a quote from a recent article in British newspaper The Guardian by Charlie Higson, author of a variety of YA fiction including the Young James Bond series. Sure, as a writer he might have a vested interest in promoting reading, but............. CONTINUE READING
Dual Language, Libraries, Schools,

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: 5 DIFFERENT TYPES

Nowadays many libraries and bookstores are delighting their patrons with storytimes. Children love the magic of a good book that is brought to life through the skills of a good presenter. It is an opportunity for children to travel to new places that have never been explored and to experience adventures that have never been undertaken. The elements of a successful storytime are essential: A book with a great storyline, captivating pictures and an energetic presenter who is willing to act out............. CONTINUE READING
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