Hi, Sussy
This is a great question! If you go to the NAEYC website and just do a search for "dual language learners" you will find a LOT of information, resources, and strategies you can use. One of my favorite strategies is to treat each child as an individual and:
* observe that child to determine their interests and strengths, then use that information to plan lessons and learning for that child.
* learn words in the child's home language related to those interests because those are words that child is most likely to use often, then
* connect new English words to the familiar words that mean the most to that child - connecting to prior knowledge and ensure success in learning English!
The more you do to help each child understand what's going on in the classroom, the more you can support their learning. Rather than big, overarching strategies, I suggest starting with each child and supporting their learning experience. One thing we know about all DLLs is.... DLLs are not all the same! Teachers often ask me broad questions about working with DLLs, like what songs to sing or how many minutes per day should be spent on the home language. The best answer is none of that is going to help if you don't get to know how to communicate with each child first. And that's what teachers are really good at!
And - just in time for your question, next week is National Dual Language Learner Celebration Week! you will find people sharing all kinds of resources, stories, and strategies on social media and webinars. Look for #BrilliantDualLanguageLearners
Wishing you the best!
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Karen Nemeth
Author/consultant/keynotes
Language Castle LLC
Newtown PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-10-2019 08:15 AM
From: Susana (Sussy) Borrego
Subject: Dual Language Learners
Hello I would like to know what are your strategies working with DLL. Thank you for sharing.
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Susana (Sussy) Borrego
Spanish Early Childhood Educator
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool
Charlotte NC
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