Resources that empower and encourage parents/families to use and develop their first language wit...

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Resources that empower and encourage parents/families to use and develop their first language with their children at home. by Mind Map: Resources that empower and encourage parents/families to use and develop their first language with their children at home.

1. https://www2.ed.gov/documents/early-learning/talk-read-sing/language-en.pdf

1.1. A tip sheet suggesting things to do at home in their native language and why it is important.

1.2. Talk about your culture and tradition.

1.3. Look for events/activities in your community.

1.4. Great for developing thinking skills, social- emotional skills, learning skills, and long-term success.

2. How To Help Kids Retain Their Mother Tongue | CBC Parents

2.1. Send your child to school with a dual language name card. Write his/her name in English on one side and your home language on the other. This will open up a topic of discussion in class.

2.2. Try and organize a regular get-together with other parents and children who are interested in keeping up with your first language. You can organize games, read alongs or even a movie.

2.3. Read books, sing songs, listen to music in your first language.

3. https://www.beststart.org/resources/hlthy_chld_dev/BSRC_When_Families_Speak_fnl.pdf

3.1. Speaking two languages helps develop their brain better, have stronger bonds with their parents, have better communication skill and be better prepared for school.

3.2. Suggests 3 ways to use their first language. 1. One parent, one language. 2. One place, one language. 3. One activity, one language.

3.3. Offers a list of resources, and more details of how to help develop their first language and the benefits.