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Recursos para los maestros preescolares
por Karen Nemeth Recursos en español para educación y desarrollo infantil 2014...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers that Build Language Quality for DLLs!
by Karen Nemeth Have you seen the articles focusing on language quality this week? In the New York Times on October 16, 2014 we read about Kathy Hirsh-Pasek’s research in Quality of Words, Not...
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U.S.: 1 Country, 2 Language Attitudes – Should All Children be DLLs?
By Karen N. Nemeth What an interesting week in the news for early childhood language and advocates. News reports revealed the growing trend for families in upscale neighborhoods to pay high fees for...
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Infographic Makes the Case for Including Young DLLs in Everything!
Language Castle is giving you this infographic so you can use it for advocacy, reports, grants and policy development in support of dual language learners. Click the image or here to download the...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers that Make Early Ed. Professional Development Stick
The big question about expensive professional development for early childhood educators is: Will it stick? Will the time and expense result in lasting, meaningful change? Five quick questions can make...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers for Cultural Connections in Early Childhood Education
We all know the importance of connecting with young children by understanding who they are and what’s important to them. Real cultural connections go way beyond plastic food, flags, or posters about...
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The Importance of Being a Little More Inclusive
By Karen N. Nemeth How did you like the new book, The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups, by Erika Christakis? It is so appealing that readers might not...
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The D.A.P. Gap: Is Cute the Enemy of Quality?
By 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...
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Wait a Year to Assess Preschool DLLs with Disabilities? No! And Here’s Why
I 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...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers – Revolutionize Classroom Labels for DLLs!
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? A label that says “chair”...
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Big Ideas for Finding Books for Preschool DLLs
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 learning going! 6...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers for Cultural Connections in Early Childhood Education
We all know the importance of connecting with young children by understanding who they are and what’s important to them. Real cultural connections go way beyond plastic food, flags, or posters about...
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The Importance of Being a Little More Inclusive
By Karen N. Nemeth How did you like the new book, The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups, by Erika Christakis? It is so appealing that readers might not...
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The D.A.P. Gap: Is Cute the Enemy of Quality?
By 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...
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Wait a Year to Assess Preschool DLLs with Disabilities? No! And Here’s Why
I 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...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers – Revolutionize Classroom Labels for DLLs!
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? A label that says “chair”...
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How can technology help diverse families? It’s in this new book!
Here’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...
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Top Tips for Translating Materials for Preschool DLLs and Families
1. Say less!! Use this opportunity to pare down to the absolute minimum of messages and words needed to save money and time on translations. Simplify – Make translation more manageable and help those...
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Infographic Makes the Case for Including Young DLLs in Everything!
Language Castle is giving you this infographic so you can use it for advocacy, reports, grants and policy development in support of dual language learners. Click the image or here to download the...
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Fast 5 Gamechangers that Make Early Ed. Professional Development Stick
The big question about expensive professional development for early childhood educators is: Will it stick? Will the time and expense result in lasting, meaningful change? Five quick questions can make...
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