by In the United States, we lag behind in foreign language learning compared to many other countries. From Europe to Africa, there are many countries where there is more than one official language and the local citizens learn and use multiple languages in the home, in school, and at work. Help your children learn a […]
3 Filipino Educational and Multicultural Picture Books
by As a mother to a multilingual family of three kids and six languages, I enjoy finding picture books to read with my kids in any language that covers the basics like colors, numbers, shapes, and the alphabet. Jocelyn Francisco’s three Filipino multicultural picture books entitled “Abakada,” “Oh My Kulay,” and “Isa Dalwa Tatlo…Ito ay […]
Introducing A Second Language to Your Child
by Introducing a second language to your child has many benefits. Sometimes, though, it’s difficult to know where to begin, especially with young children. These tips will help get you started. A young girl walked over and told me, “I can count in Mandarin!” She counted all the way to 15, and her mother smiled […]
Celebrate Bilingual Kids (Especially in October)
by October is Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month! It’s a great opportunity to celebrate kids who work hard to learn a new language. You can also honor parents who promote bilingualism and teachers who encourage bilingual literacy and increased parental involvement in schools. The Many Benefits of Being Bilingual There are countless reasons why it’s great […]
Three Benefits of Being Multilingual
by Research shows that being bilingual or multilingual is an advantage. It was never a hindrance to be a multilingual family. Raising a multilingual kid doesn’t have a negative effect. It will not be a problem, for sure. Kids adapt to the different languages we speak, and they never get confused if the multilingual families […]
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