Fabric upcycle: make a chicken door stop
September 11, 2014 – 5:55 am | No Comment

To make this chicken door stop I used the template kindly offered by Bake and Sew. I adjusted the sizes in mine to make it a little larger by adding 4 cm on each …

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The importance of songs in the bilingual journey from nursery rhymes to pop music
November 25, 2010 – 7:30 am | No Comment
The importance of songs in the bilingual journey from nursery rhymes to pop music

When it comes to exposing children to another language there is nothing better than songs. Nursery rhymes are not only very popular with young kids, they are also educational and they lay the foundations for …

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October carnival on bilingualism is up
October 29, 2010 – 1:33 am | No Comment

The carnival on bilingualism is over at Multilingual Living this month. Make sure to stop by and have a read to join the discussion about raising kids with more than one language. Topics discussed this …

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Improving literacy in bilingual children: iPhone apps and homemade board games
October 25, 2010 – 2:09 am | 3 Comments
Improving literacy in bilingual children: iPhone apps and homemade board games

Ever since we have entered the world of iPhone apps we have taken advantage of the many educational apps available for kids of all ages and in multiple languages. Audio Books and engaging interactive games …

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Blogging Carnival on Bilingualism: raising your child with more than one language
September 23, 2010 – 12:11 am | 7 Comments
Blogging Carnival on Bilingualism: raising your child with more than one language

After a brief summer break in August, the Carnival on Bilingualism is back and I am honored to host it this month. For those readers who are new to it, the Carnival on Bilingualism is …

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Cultural differences: Tooth Fairy or Little Mouse
September 16, 2010 – 2:19 am | 5 Comments
Cultural differences: Tooth Fairy or Little Mouse

There is much more to growing up bilingual than learning two languages, the cultural influences from both cultures are just as important. In July we had a curious incident that shows the slight differences between cultures. …

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Learn Trough Play: eBooks and spelling apps make reading fun in every language
July 22, 2010 – 2:27 am | One Comment
Learn Trough Play: eBooks and spelling apps make reading fun in every language

iPhone Apps are a great tool to encourage learning through play and with careful selection by parents they could be invaluable in the development of literacy. The multilingual aspect of the applications is ideal for bilingual children. …

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Learn through play: homemade board game to improve reading & writing skills
April 28, 2010 – 10:47 am | No Comment
Learn through play: homemade board game to improve reading & writing skills

I am a huge supporter of teaching children through play. During play the mind is comfortable and open to new stimulus so it is not surprising that children learn more when they are relaxed. That’s …

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Learn through play: foreign language alphabet blocks
February 19, 2010 – 2:17 am | No Comment
Learn through play: foreign language alphabet blocks

These foreign language alphabet blocks from Modern Lola are a great idea for young children who are exposed to a second (or even a third) language. Perfect 44 mm wooden cubes handcrafted with attention to …

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Parallel learning & bilingual literacy
February 16, 2010 – 4:47 am | No Comment
Parallel learning & bilingual literacy

Recently I have been following my son’s progress with English literacy using his Italian schoolwork as a reference point. This works well especially for numeracy and science subjects, but when it comes to learning reading …

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Making giant leaps towards biligualism
January 14, 2010 – 4:55 am | 2 Comments
Making giant leaps towards biligualism

It’s amazing what a difference a few months can make in the realm of bilingualism. Back in September my six year old was not at all keen on speaking his minority language …

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Implementing cultural exposure to improve language skills
November 19, 2009 – 5:29 am | No Comment

Raising a bilingual child is not just about teaching the command of the minority language, but also about giving exposure to the cultural background of that language, which is fundamental for a correct use of …

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Small steps in the right direction
October 14, 2009 – 3:44 am | One Comment
Small steps in the right direction

There is no substitute for peer motivation. I have been trying to no avail to get my son to speak English and I know he could if he wanted to because he understands everything perfectly, but …

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