Many Languages, Building Connections: Supporting Infants and Toddlers Who are Dual Language Learners - Softcover

Nemeth, Karen N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876593899 ISBN 13: 9780876593899

Publisher: Gryphon House,U.S., 2012

Synopsis

This title provides tried & tested strategies for support the linguistic and cultural development needs of dual language children. All infants and toddlers need experiences that nurture, support, and teach their home language and culture. Language is a vital component of early experiences well before a child can say their first word. Even the most experienced caregiver can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of infants and toddlers from different language backgrounds. This volume outlines adaptable strategies that caregivers of children up to three need to feel confident that they know how language develops, how cultural differences come into play, and how to assess an individual child's situation to provide appropriate support. From getting families to participate in a child care program to creating nurturing communities that value and support each child's home language while also fostering English acquisition, these helpful strategies will prepare caregivers for the diverse reality they encounter in their work.

About this title

About the Author

Karen Nemeth is an expert in first and second language development in young children, and has more than 25 years experience as a teacher and educator.

From the Back Cover

All infants and toddlers need experiences that nurture, support, and teach their home language and culture. Language is a vital component of early experiences well before the child can say his first word. Infants and toddlers whose families come from diverse backgrounds and speak different languages are appearing in all kinds of early care and learning settings in growing numbers. Even the most experienced caregiver can feel a bit unsure about meeting the unique needs of infants and toddlers from different language backgrounds. Many Languages, Building Connections outlines adaptable strategies that caregivers of children younger than the age of three need to feel confident that they know how language develops, how cultural differences can come into play, and how to assess an individual child's situation to provide appropriate support. From welcoming diverse families and engaging them to participate in a child care program to creating nurturing communities that value and support each child's home language while also fostering English acquisition, the helpful strategies included in Many Languages, Building Connections will prepare caregivers for the diverse reality they encounter in their work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gryphon House,U.S.
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876593899
• ISBN 13: 9780876593899
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128