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Ideas for Celebrating Diverse Holidays
Karen Nemeth10. Ask parents for suggestions about what they celebrate at home and what’s important for them. Don’t assume. 9. Go online to download news pictures of celebrations in other countries to post throughout the classroom....
Tricks to Help Linguistically Diverse Children Be Friends
Karen Nemeth10. Narrate play to help both newcomers and English speakers understand what the other is doing. 9. Be a language learning role model-show you aren’t afraid to give it a try. 8. Remind everyone to...
Making Math Happen in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms
Karen NemethPreschool teachers may feel flooded with different demands. Meeting the needs of ELLs is challenging so Math can get overlooked. Here are tips for making Math easy and effective for ELLs – every single day. Most important...
Tips for Dual-Language Learners
Karen NemethCatch Karen’s tips for dual language learners in every issue of Teaching Young Children:
Ways Sign Language Can Help in Multilingual Preschool Classrooms
Karen Nemeth10. American Sign Language (ASL) is a true language and it can be a great addition to a teacher’s repertoire. ASL can be easy to learn. Some teachers start with basic survival words or illustrative...
10 Ways to Use a Digital Camera with Dual Language Learners
Karen NemethEnhance communication and learning with preschool dual language learners with these tips for using a digital camera: 10. Take photos of all children enjoying their time in your program to show parents who may not...
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