Classroom, Dual Language, ELLs / DLLs, Schools, Teacher Resources,

NEWCOMER TOOLKIT: SUPPORTING NEW IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

July 20, 2016

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In the past, we’ve written about online resources that can help educators trying to accommodate an increasingly diverse student population, as well as tips to make the critical first days of school go more smoothly for bilingual students in your classroom. Today, we take a look at the US Department of Education’s recently updated, detailed Newcomer Toolkit, designed to help educators (teachers, principals and school staff) working with foreign-born students who have recently arrived in the US. In addition to............. CONTINUE READING

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Families, Schools,

THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH IS HERE AGAIN!

October 16, 2012

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It is that time of year to celebrate: The bilingual child month is here! We are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful month with you! Being bilingual is fun and fabulous – what a perfect reason to celebrate it! The best part of this celebration is that it doesn’t take much effort to focus on bilingualism: share a bilingual book with your students, visit an international district in a nearby city, or hang out together talking about the different............. CONTINUE READING

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Classroom, ELLs / DLLs,

BILINGUAL CHILDREN AND THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL

August 22, 2012

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Starting school for the first time can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience for a young bilingual child. Aside from possible language barriers, cultural differences may often play a role. Things that are done in the classroom often do not match what a child is used to at home and this can make a bilingual child feel especially uncomfortable and insecure. It is important to give bilingual children a lot of time to get used to the classroom setting. Although this............. CONTINUE READING

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Dual Language, Libraries, Schools,

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: 5 DIFFERENT TYPES

May 3, 2012

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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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Schools,

CELEBRATE THE BILINGUAL CHILD MONTH!

October 8, 2011

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October is here which means it is time to focus on celebrating bilingual children! Although we know that childhood bilingualism is fabulous and fantastic, it feels as if many in this country haven’t yet come to realize this (let alone celebrate it). When it comes to bilingual children, words such as worry and concern are often used: “We are concerned that the bilingual children in this country won’t learn English, especially if their parents speak to them in their heritage languages at home.”............. CONTINUE READING

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Dual Language, Lesson Plans, Schools,

5 TIPS TO HELP BILINGUAL CHILDREN SHINE IN THE CLASSROOM

August 27, 2011

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Back-to-school sales line the aisles of supermarkets and drug stores; children roam department stores picking out new fall clothes; and parents rush around with check-lists of items their children will need in the coming weeks and months. Yes, the school year is about to begin. For bilingual children, this time of year may feel a little daunting, especially for those who will be starting school for the very first time. In addition to all of the feelings that many students face on their............. CONTINUE READING

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Community Support, Schools,

SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY IN INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM

July 20, 2011

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We’d like to share with you a great opportunity to support early childhood literacy and language development to children in need with bilingual books and educational supplies! Our friends at Give and Surf Inc. are starting a preschool for ages 3-5 in Bocas del Toro, Panama.  The preschool will be educating children from the indigenous Ngobe villages of this underserved area. Their preschool will be the first of its kind in the area. We all know the importance of early reading for children,............. CONTINUE READING

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