{"product_id":"9781681252506","title":"45 Strategies That Support Young Dual Language Learners","description":"The number of dual language learners in early childhood classrooms is expanding every year—and teachers often feel underprepared to bridge language barriers and effectively meet these students' learning needs. Help is here in this urgently needed book, a toolbox of today's best strategies for supporting children and families from diverse backgrounds and ensuring the academic and social success of young dual language learners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Early childhood educators will get an invaluable collection of 45 practical, developmentally appropriate strategies for teaching dual language learners (both Spanish speakers and children who speak other languages). Real-world guidance helps teachers apply each strategy in their own classrooms, and the activities, reflection questions, and resources in Spanish will support educators in strengthening their current teaching practices. A much-needed resource for in-service professional development and preservice courses, this timely book will help educators foster the success of inclusive early childhood classrooms and prevent achievement gaps for dual language learners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCOVER HOW TO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up and \u003cb\u003eorganize your learning environment\u003c\/b\u003e to support dual language learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cb\u003ediverse classroom community\u003c\/b\u003e where children’s challenges and needs are anticipated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cb\u003eculturally responsive classroom management practices \u003c\/b\u003ethat engage diverse learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen \u003cb\u003esocial-emotional learning\u003c\/b\u003e for dual language learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote \u003cb\u003eearly academic skills \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003emake learning activities accessible \u003c\/b\u003eto children of all cultural backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse\u003cb\u003e music and movement \u003c\/b\u003eto increase student engagement and boost language development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePartner with families\u003c\/b\u003e and engage them in children’s academic and social-emotional learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Reinforce your learning with classroom activities; chapter quizzes; reflection questions; Spanish songs, vocabulary, and books for the classroom; lists of additional resources; and a glossary. Sample letters and forms help you communicate with families and evaluate student needs (all forms are photocopiable and available online).","brand":"Brookes Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139813785840,"sku":"9781681252506","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681252506_p0.jpg?v=1763692471","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681252506","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}