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 […]
3 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
by I didn’t start learning a foreign language until high school. Two years of a foreign language were strongly advised for all students in college, yet few language learning opportunities existed. The only options available were Spanish or French. In fact, the same is true of my alma mater today. We live in a multicultural […]
5 Myths About Bilingualism, Busted
by Globally, about 50% of people are bilingual or multilingual (in some parts of Europe, that figure is closer to 100%). But in the US, only about 25% of Americans can converse in a second language. Bilingual programs in schools are generally increasing. However, there are some myths about bilingualism that have persisted. Here, we look […]
The Best Spanish Resources for Christmas
by Christmas is just around the corner! And if you are trying to raise little Spanish-speakers like we are, you probably are on the hunt for some Spanish resources for Christmas and reinforce that language learning. Well, look no further. I have rounded up a list of some of the best (or, at least my […]
Host a Bilingual Parents Night at Your School!
by Teachers working in a diverse classroom: Have you thought about hosting a Parents Night event especially for your bilingual families? It’s a great chance to make a personal connection with parents who have a unique set of concerns, as well as a valuable skill set they can bring to your school. Parents in bilingual households, […]
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