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Learning to read in home languages
Learning to read in home languages Developing literacy skills in the home language is vital for multilingual children. It helps them to sustain communications with family members, belonging to cultural/linguistic communities, participation in varied cultural traditions/practices, and being able to cultivate a fuller sense of their multiple identities1. Yet, in many countries, the development of…
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Multilingual books in the classroom? Yes, please!
Multilingual books in the classroom? Yes, please! Developing proficiencies in multiple languages and being allowed to actively use them is crucial for multilingual children’s wellbeing and sense of belonging1. Multilingual books are tools to reach these goals and more by offering incredibly rich, inclusive learning experiences for everyone in the classroom2. In this blogpost, we…
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Webinar “Supporting multilingual children’s literacy development in the home language””
Webinar “Supporting multilingual children’s literacy development in the home language” When multilingual children go to school, they start reading and writing primarily in one language, the language of schooling. Parents may then wonder: How will children learn to read and write in their respective home languages? How to support this literacy development? And how to…
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Webinar “Promoting multilingualism at home: An interactive webinar for families and educators”
Webinar “Promoting multilingualism at home: An interactive webinar for families and educators” Do you have multilingual children in your family? Do you have multilingual children in your class? Have you ever wondered about how to promote multilingualism at home? Then this interactive webinar on 13th December 2022 at 20:00 is for you! Organised by the…
Stories of multilingualism: Connecting families and schools through visual narratives
