Many Languages, One Classroom

Even the most experienced teacher can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of children from different language backgrounds. Many Languages, One Classroom applies the latest information about best practices to all aspects of a preschool program. The strategies you will find in this book - such as using lists of key words and visual aids to using body language and gestures - are adaptable and easy to put into practice. Organized by interest areas and times of the day, you'll find everything you need to help English language learners during dramatic play, outdoor play, reading, science, blocks, and circle time.

Each chapter has the following key components:
The Environment
Activities
Links to Standards (Individual child outcomes)
Family Connections
Technology Tips
Reflections

"This book fills a serious gap in our professional toolbox: How to design and implement curriculum for young children who are learning English as they continue to learn their home language.”  --Linda M. Espinosa, Ph.D., Former Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Missouri-Columbia