Biliteracy in three phases
The interdisciplinary biliteracy sequence is an innovative approach designed to align daily instruction with the way young children learn in… Read More »Biliteracy in three phases
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Oracy Before Biliteracy
The anxiety around implementing reading and writing systems in a new language can sometimes make schools overlook a consistent finding… Read More »Oracy Before Biliteracy
Why Do Bilingual Children Switch Back to Their Native Language? Understanding and Bridging the Gap
Help, my children aren’t speaking English! Why do children say something in their native language even when they know how… Read More »Why Do Bilingual Children Switch Back to Their Native Language? Understanding and Bridging the Gap
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
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!