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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…
Stories of multilingualism: Connecting families and schools through visual narratives