Why it sparks inspiration
Wondering how you can support bilingual children in your program setting? In this toolkit, you’ll learn ways to help bilingual children thrive by using their home languages and culture. This toolkit includes tips to help you support the learning and development of bilingual children. Get inspired to nourish the cultural and linguistic identities of children and their families.
“When teachers demonstrate a positive attitude towards a child’s home language and culture this can have a strong positive impact on that child’s chances for success in school.”
How it can inspire your practice
- Educators can identify how to adjust their spaces and curriculum to encourage the use of a child’s home language and culture.
- Educators can learn teaching strategies specific to language development.
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