Helping you provide better early education for dual language learners
15 Jul · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Open-Ended Materials for a Universal Design Approach to Teaching Multilingual Learners
By Karen Nemeth At this time of year stores start showing an amazing array of inexpensive products that can be used to add multiple languages to your early childhood environment. Look for things that you or the children can write or draw on and items that allow you to customize visible print. You can change …
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12 Jan · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
A Not-So-Fast 5 Gamechangers Post: When Young Children Lose a Teacher
By Karen Nemeth Someone close to me got notice that her child’s young first grade teacher died suddenly over the weekend. There are, of course, a number of reasons why a teacher might suddenly be gone from a child’s class as we are seeing lots of turnover during a time when there are many health …
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29 Aug · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Fine Motor + Language = High-Impact Early Learning X 26 Activities!
Fine Motor Coordination and Strength Activities with Built-In Language Opportunities By Karen Nemeth from www.LanguageCastle.com Try these language-filled activities to build fine motor strength and coordination for an extraordinary return to school this year. Real items are great conversation starters, especially for children who are dual or multilingual language learners. Use them to support home …
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14 Sep · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
New Ideas for Connecting with Diverse Families of Young Children During Difficult Times
Download the full version of this infographic with answers to frequently asked questions about building relationships with diverse families of young children now. Click here!
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26 Apr · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Balance Work While at Home with Your Infant or Toddler!
Download these helpful infographics with practical and developmentally appropriate strategies to help families balance work at home while meeting the needs of their little ones. Continue the conversation and share your own experiences on Twitter at #TheyreOnlyBabiesOnce Part 1: Click here on the first image to download the infographic with tips for playing and interacting …
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23 Mar · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Win at Online Meetings When You are NOT Home Alone!
I have a LOT of experience presenting webinars and participating in conference calls when there are children around, so I’m sharing my insider secrets for success. We won’t mention the time that the cat brought a live bird in the house and the grandkids were screaming and chasing it around during my conference call …. …
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17 Mar · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Creative Ideas for Playing with Grandchildren When You Can’t Be Together
If you and your grandchildren are stuck at home this week – but not in the SAME home – here are some great ideas to pass the time together across the miles. A perfect opportunity to practice your heritage language or learn a new language together! Low tech ideas: Write letters to each other. Everyone loves …
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19 Jan · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Who is on your preschool’s diversity team?
By Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. I think every preschool program should have a diversity team. Bring together staff, parents, and members of your community that speak the languages of the children in your classrooms so they can provide help and support in a variety of ways. Whether you have a very formal role for them …
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16 May · Karen Nemeth · 3 Comments
Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Education: A Federal Guidance Crosswalk
Twelve national reports and policy statements have been released over the past two years that provide recommendations for supporting dual language learners (DLLs) in early childhood. This crosswalk is designed to show how these recommendations can work together to support effective early childhood care and education. Column headings represent the components recommended by the various …
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12 May · Karen Nemeth · No Comments
Resources for Supporting Diverse Infants and Toddlers in Connection with Early Childhood Language Development Standards
By Karen Nemeth May 11, 2017 Infants and toddlers thrive when all of their languages are supported. The diversity of those languages will continue to grow and present challenges to professionals who work with babies and their families. Some states are adopting early language development standards that begin at age 2 ½ years. How can …
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