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What Every Teacher Should Know About Dual Language Learners
Read Story >: What Every Teacher Should Know About Dual Language LearnersA few years ago, I worked as a coach supporting a Pre-K teacher with young dual language learners (DLLs) – many of whom spoke Spanish. Nathan was one of the…
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Let’s Talk About the Benefits of Bilingualism
Read Story >: Let’s Talk About the Benefits of BilingualismRaise your hand if you learned a foreign language in school! Do you remember the unique name you chose to be called during your class? I do! You can call…
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5 Meaningful Ways to Support Dual Language Learners at Storytime
Read Story >: 5 Meaningful Ways to Support Dual Language Learners at StorytimeChildren exposed to intentional storybook read alouds benefit from learning about written syntax and vocabulary, develop concepts of print and phonological awareness, and build their comprehension skills (National Early Literacy…
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Back to School Basics: How to Build Classroom Community in Your Preschool
Read Story >: Back to School Basics: How to Build Classroom Community in Your PreschoolWho doesn’t love a new school year? It’s a fresh start – a new beginning, with the opportunity to get to know a whole new group of children and help…
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How to Get Students to Talk in Class and Why It Matters
Read Story >: How to Get Students to Talk in Class and Why It MattersTo learn, every child needs the opportunity to process new information and ideas. This is often done best by communicating with others who are being introduced to the same information.…
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5 Quick Tips to Elevate Story Time with Preschool & Pre-K Children
Read Story >: 5 Quick Tips to Elevate Story Time with Preschool & Pre-K ChildrenThe more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss clearly knew a thing…
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Literacy-Rich Activities to Do With Your Kids This Summer
Read Story >: Literacy-Rich Activities to Do With Your Kids This SummerSummertime, and the living is easy. Well… maybe not always so easy. Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, planning activities for the summer months can feel daunting – and…
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How to Build an Entire Lesson Plan Around a Storybook
Read Story >: How to Build an Entire Lesson Plan Around a StorybookI always had a love-hate relationship with writing lesson plans. Sitting down to plan is a time to get your creative juices flowing, to be intentional about the needs of…
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“Haven’t We Read This Before?” Why Multiple Read Alouds are Key to Building Children’s Language
Read Story >: “Haven’t We Read This Before?” Why Multiple Read Alouds are Key to Building Children’s LanguageOnce upon a time.. and another time… and another time. Haven’t you ever noticed how kids love reading the same book over and over again? The familiar rhythm of the…
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How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Preschoolers & Pre-K Children
Read Story >: How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Preschoolers & Pre-K ChildrenYou’ve probably heard the phrase “kids say the darndest things.” But if you are a teacher, parent, or have spent any time around a child, you know it’s true. Kids…
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Center Time is Language Time! Vocabulary to Use with Preschool & Pre-K Children During Centers
Read Story >: Center Time is Language Time! Vocabulary to Use with Preschool & Pre-K Children During CentersCenter time is every child’s favorite part of the day. It’s their time to be architects and build block towers at the carpet, or be artists and create masterpieces at…
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Winter time TIPS Reads for Infants and Toddlers
Read Story >: Winter time TIPS Reads for Infants and ToddlersEvery time you read with an infant or toddler you promote language development and critical thinking skills. Featured Resources: Books for Everyone! Multicultural Booklist for Infants and Toddlers! Check out…
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