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Tips and Resources for Teaching Teen ESL Students

June 19, 2023 by Frances Evans

Guest post by Language Lizard, 2023 Platinum Sponsor 

Learning a new language can be daunting, especially for teenagers already facing numerous challenges in their personal and academic lives as they adjust to a new country, community, and school. In addition, teenagers have unique personalities and learning styles, making it challenging to keep them motivated and engaged in the classroom. Here are three tips to help educators create a positive learning environment and teach teen ESL students effectively:

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Filed Under: 2023 MCBD, diversity in children’s books, Guest Posts, Multicultural Booklist Tagged With: diverse books, Language Lizard

Learning Measurement with a Multicultural Twist

May 22, 2023 by Frances Evans

When introducing different units of measurement to a class, why not add a multicultural twist to the lesson plan? This is a fun way to introduce the topic to the students and generate awareness and understanding of measurement units used in different areas of the world.

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Filed Under: Multicultural Booklist Tagged With: Language Lizard, Multicultural books

3 Ways to Support Language Learning on International Mother Language Day

February 15, 2023 by Frances Evans

International Mother Language Day is celebrated worldwide each February 21. This year’s theme is “multilingual education – a necessity to transform education in a multilingual world.” 

Let’s look at its history and ways you can celebrate at home and school!

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Filed Under: 2023 MCBD, 2023 Sponsorships, Featured, Guest Posts, Multicultural Booklist, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: bilingual books for children, dual-language children's books, International Mother Language Day, Language Lizard, Multicultural Resources, Promoting Bilingualism

3 Easy Activities to Promote Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

August 29, 2022 by Frances Evans

3 Easy Activities to Promote Cultural Diversity in the Classroom 

Guest post by Language Lizard

As students head back to school, it’s essential for them to feel welcomed, acknowledged, and safe in their classrooms. With U.S. schools continuing to change to reflect our country’s increasing cultural diversity, students must learn cultural respect and inclusion. Here are three easy activities designed to help ensure a smooth transition and introduce the concept of cultural diversity to students. In addition, these activities will help foster relationships based on respect, equality, and diversity in the classroom. (These activities work best for children in grades K-3 but will work if modified for older children.)

Make It Fun! 

Playing a simple game such as “I Am Unique Scavenger Hunt” allows students to share something unique about themselves and to understand and appreciate the differences between themselves and their classmates. In addition, this game will play a role in learning the importance of accepting others regardless of differences. 

How to play “I Am Unique Scavenger Hunt”: Students share one thing about themselves that makes them special and unique. The teacher will then make a list of the facts without the names. Next, the children must ask each other questions to determine whose name goes where. 

Another fun game is  “Walk the Line, if…,” which is an excellent way for students to get to know one another. It also works to celebrate one another’s uniqueness and highlights how many parts of their identity they have in common with others.

How to play “Walk the Line, if…”: Have the students gather on one side of the room/line and face towards its center. The teacher calls out specific categories/labels/descriptions and asks all those to whom this applies to walk to the other side of the room/line. Continue with questions ranging from who wears glasses to who speaks another language other than English, etc.

All About Me!

Have each child create a one-page poster or book that explores their identity. The student will have the opportunity to write, draw or use pictures that tell who they are, where they are from, and what they like to do. This exercise allows them to understand their background and what distinguishes them from those around them. After the student presents information about themselves, take the time to mark a world map that will indicate where each person and family originates. 

 

Explore Multicultural and Bilingual Books

Reading bilingual books highlighting different cultures, traditions, and customs allows teachers to help children feel comfortable with cultural diversity. In addition, they introduce children to different languages and enable them to delve more deeply into the languages represented in the classroom. Finally, these books are an excellent springboard to other activities, including vocabulary development, geography lessons, and craft activities based on the book’s theme. For more lesson plans and book ideas, visit Language Lizard. Many of Language Lizard’s bilingual books come with free lesson plans and activities to support diverse classrooms. 

Benefits of a Culturally Diverse Classroom

One of the many benefits of having a culturally diverse classroom includes varied student perspectives, insights, and thoughts, allowing for a richer classroom discussion. Also, multicultural classrooms encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. And a culturally diverse classroom will better prepare students for their future in today’s ever-changing world.

 

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Language, Multicultural Booklist Tagged With: #ReadYourWorld, Children's Book Author, diverse, Guest Post, Language Lizard, multicultural children's book author, Sponsor

“Beat The Heat” – Summer Language Learning Fun with Idioms

August 5, 2022 by Frances Evans

“Beat The Heat” – Summer Language Learning Fun with Idioms

Guest post by Language Lizard

One way to “beat the heat” and keep the kids learning all summer long is with nature idioms. Kids will be “over the moon” to learn these fun and silly expressions! 

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Filed Under: Guest Posts, Language, Multicultural Booklist Tagged With: #ReadYourWorld, Children's Book Author, diverse books, Guest Post, Language Lizard, Multicultural Children's Book Authors, Sponsor

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