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Act of Kindness Transforms A Boy’s Birthday (Video)

Act of Kindness Transforms A Boy’s Birthday (Video)

April 5, 2019 | Length: 2:48 mins
You know how middle school kids sometimes operate like they’re in a pack? Well, that’s pretty much what happened here. Gavin led the way and the others followed. The only surprise was that Gavin didn’t start trouble. He started a friendship.

Supporting Oral Language Development in Dual Language Learners (Video)

July 1, 2016 | Length: 10:49 mins
It is increasingly common for early childhood classrooms to include children who speak languages other than English at home. Some of these children may have been learning two or more languages from birth, while others are first exposed to English when they enter preschool. It is important for teachers to adapt their teaching strategies to support dual language learners as they develop their English skills. This video explores the importance of preserving a child’s first language, the four stages of English acquisition for dual language learners, and a multitude of strategies that teachers can implement to help dual language learners develop the oral language skills they need to become proficient English speakers.