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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMoreover, children who are multilingual learners with languages other than a
predominantly spoken one of a country the process becomes more complex as they are
code switching between languages and literally decoding as they go. When children mix
languages and culture, teachers and families in schools and communities need to be
careful not to label it as a developmental delay. Some lessons for all of us when it
comes to learning more than one language.<\/p>\n\n\n
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classroom experiences, we uphold several thoughts and put them into practice each
and everyday for dual and multilingual learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Code switching and mixing language and culture is highly encouraged, promoted and
recognized as a strength busting the myth that it is a developmental delay. We
remember that as children learn more than one language they may only know \/
remember certain words in a single language (not all of them and that is a-okay!). As
they age and grow throughout their process some or even many may have strengths in
one language over the others. For instance, being able to read and write only in
Spanish and speak and listen to Mandarin fluently. Remember: the four parts of
language development are Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Children are
simultaneously learning these parts in developmentally appropriate ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see the benefits of learning more than one language. In fact, multilingualism has
been shown in research to help children to socially and emotionally have another
perspective and outlook on life and with others, increased executive functioning and
linked to having more empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also encourage speaking the home language, not the predominant language of a
country. Rather than boost a predominant language we encourage speaking in a child\u2019s
original dialect and language. This prevents families from having superficial
conversations which ultimately aids in language development. The most important
factor in family conversations is the quality and depth: the substance of the
conversations no matter the language. Here are several more tips to support children
and families:
\u25cf Support and encourage children to speak their home language in your
classroom, community and home.
\u25cf Set up a classroom and school that says everyone is welcome. It helps when a
person can see themself in print and books.
\u25cf Learn a child\u2019s home language. Start with keywords, favorite songs, books and
phrases.
\u25cf Provide language free play experiences and things to do. From block building,
playdough, moon sand, puzzles to sculpting mud!
\u25cf Listen to children even if you don\u2019t understand every word.
\u25cf Invite families in
\u25cf Create a multilingual school like ours: Fiolina!<\/p>\n\n\n
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