Handout from ACTFL 2016 Conference
Karen NemethPreschool and Kindergarten Language Learning: New Trends in TechnologyPresented by Karen Nemeth at ACTFL 2016 Karen@languagecastle.com www. Languagecastle.com Twitter @KarenNemethEdM Digital Decisions: Choosing the Right Technology Tools for Early Childhood Education by Fran S. Simon...
Fast 5 Gamechangers Help Diverse Young Children Respect Each Other
Karen NemethEarly childhood educators have the power to start early and start strong by helping all children learn to respect themselves and others. When children and teachers speak different languages, they need special strategies to...
Top Tips for Translating Materials for Preschool DLLs and Families
Karen Nemeth1. Say less!! Reach out to preschool DLLs and their families by paring down to the absolute minimum of messages and words needed to save money and time on translations. (more…)
Big Ideas for Finding Books for Preschool DLLs
Karen NemethImage by Bigstock.com Need help finding books for preschool DLLs to support the home languages and cultures of your children? In this post I give you quick tips and deeper resources to help you keep the...
How can technology help diverse families? It’s in this new book!
Karen NemethHere’s how Chip Donohue announced his new book. It’s a privilege to include diversity in our chapter among these great experts! “I’m excited to announce the release of my second edited volume, Family Engagement in the...
Fast 5 Gamechangers – Revolutionize Classroom Labels for DLLs!
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Preschools have labels because they value ‘environmental print’. But… if no one reads the labels or talks about them, do they really help teach language and literacy? (more…)
Cultural/Linguistic Responsiveness is NOT Enough for DLLs
Karen NemethCultural and linguistic responsiveness is NOT enough to address the early learning needs of young children who are dual language learners. This infographic tells the story about what should be included in plans for preschool...
Wait a Year to Assess Preschool DLLs with Disabilities? No! And Here’s Why
Karen NemethI was asked by a district whether it was a good idea to wait for a preschool dual language learner to spend a year in English-only kindergarten before screening or assessing him for possible speech/language...
The D.A.P. Gap: Is Cute the Enemy of Quality?
Karen NemethBy Karen N. Nemeth, Let’s be honest. Worksheets, cookie cutter craft activities, printables, and plastic manipulatives are widely reviled by early childhood education experts, yet they are widely available and often used in preschool and...
Strategies that Work with Multiple Languages – A Resource Collection
Karen Nemethimage by Bigstock.com We all know that the appearance of multiple languages and cultures is growing in early childhood education. In the past, children with different languages might have been the responsibility of a specialist...
Fast 5 Gamechangers for Cultural Connections in Early Childhood Education
Karen Nemethimage by Bigstock.com We all know the importance of connecting with young children by understanding who they are and what’s important to them. Real cultural connections for DLLs go way beyond plastic food, flags,...
Fast 5 Gamechangers- Preschool Science Learning for DLLs
Karen Nemethimage by Bigstock.com Science is a great subject for early learning because it is hands-on and includes language, literacy, math, and other learning domains. But, how can teachers make science learning meaningful for children who...