Consistency: A Pillar of Language Learning
Consistency is a fundamental pillar in learning a new language, especially during childhood. In a bilingual environment where children are… Read More »Consistency: A Pillar of Language Learning
Bilingual Classroom Strategies
Implementing Procedures: Consistency and Resilience are the Keys to Success!
A teacher’s consistency is the foundation for making a new procedure part of the routine. This means repeating the same… Read More »Implementing Procedures: Consistency and Resilience are the Keys to Success!
Get Bilingual Children Talking: The Power of Language Acquisition Knowledge
As the world becomes more connected, bilingual education is more important than ever. For bilingual teachers, understanding first and second… Read More »Get Bilingual Children Talking: The Power of Language Acquisition Knowledge
My Children are Mixing Languages: Understanding and Managing Code-Mixing in Bilingual Education
A very common and expected phenomenon in the process of learning a second language is known as code-mixing. In its… Read More »My Children are Mixing Languages: Understanding and Managing Code-Mixing in Bilingual Education
Praise is Not Feedback!
A cornerstone of early childhood education is the strong emotional connection between teachers and children. Demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for children… Read More »Praise is Not Feedback!
Feedback as an Essential Teaching Element
Well done, good job, great! We often think of feedback as expressions that show children they “got it right,” that… Read More »Feedback as an Essential Teaching Element
The Calendar: Repeating or Rethinking in Bilingual Circle Time?
The calendar is a staple in bilingual circle time. Every day, it’s there: kids recite the days, mark the past… Read More »The Calendar: Repeating or Rethinking in Bilingual Circle Time?
Tired of the Same Old Roll Call? Liven Up Circle Time with These 10 Fun Ideas!
Taking attendance the same way every day can feel monotonous for both you and the children. Babies might not pay… Read More »Tired of the Same Old Roll Call? Liven Up Circle Time with These 10 Fun Ideas!
Make Circle Time Fun & Engaging: 5 Strategies for Bilingual Teachers
How many times have you poured your heart into a circle time activity, only for it to vanish between a… Read More »Make Circle Time Fun & Engaging: 5 Strategies for Bilingual Teachers