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Objective: Develop storytelling, sequencing, and vocabulary skills.

Materials Needed:

Smooth stones

Acrylic paints or permanent markers

Images (animals, objects, emotions, places)

Instructions:

Paint or draw different images on each stone (e.g., sun, dog, house, tree).

Place all stones in a basket.

Have children pick 3–5 stones randomly.

Encourage them to create a story using the images on the stones.

Extension Ideas:

Use themed stones (e.g., fairy tales, space, underwater).

Record the stories and create a class storybook.

Literacy Skills:

Oral language development

Narrative structure

Vocabulary expansion

Creative thinking

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Description: Hide alphabet cards around the room. Children match cards with objects starting with that letter.

Materials :

Alphabet cards or letters (A–Z): Printed or handmade, laminated for durability.

Containers or envelopes: To hide the letters or clues.

Treasure chest or prize box: For the final reward.

Clue cards: With riddles, pictures, or descriptions related to each letter.

Markers or crayons: For writing or coloring.

Paper or clipboards: For kids to write down the letters or words they find.

Stickers or stamps: For marking completed letters.

Timer (optional): To make it a timed challenge.

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Materials Needed:

Puppets (store-bought or homemade)

Puppet stage (can be a cardboard box or curtain)

Story prompts or familiar books

Instructions:

Children choose puppets and create characters.

Use story prompts or let them invent their own tales.

Perform puppet shows for peers or family members.

Extension Ideas:

Record performances for playback.

Create scripts together and practice reading aloud.

Literacy Skills:

Dialogue creation

Story sequencing

Listening and speaking

Emotional expression

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Summary: This video from InterAct 2023 provides practical strategies for educators and caregivers to create inclusive environments for dual-language learners (DLLs). It emphasizes the importance of cultural responsiveness, language development, and family engagement.

Key Strategies Highlighted:

Use visuals, gestures, and real objects to support comprehension.

Incorporate children's home languages in daily routines and learning materials.

Create a welcoming classroom environment that reflects diverse cultures.

Encourage peer interactions and cooperative learning.

Partner with families to understand linguistic backgrounds and support language development at home.

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Description: A multisensory reading app designed for students with reading deficits, dyslexia, or visual impairments. Offers access to over 80,000 human-read audiobooks, including textbooks and popular fiction. Features include highlighted text, vocabulary lists, adjustable playback speed, and educator tracking tools.

Benefits:

Supports comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary development.

Ideal for elementary through high school students.

Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

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Description: An interactive bilingual book for toddlers aged 18–48 months. Children touch words on each page to hear them spoken in English and Spanish. Includes 12 learning categories, sound effects, and songs to reinforce vocabulary.

Benefits:

Builds early vocabulary and language skills.

Encourages bilingual learning and word associations.

Engaging for toddlers with colorful visuals and music.

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LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book

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LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book

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Description: A set of 16 plush puppets based on classic fairy tales. Each puppet has a working mouth and movable arms, making them ideal for retelling stories and developing oral language skills.

Benefits:

Enhances expressive language and narrative development.

Supports emotional expression and social interaction.

Machine-washable and durable for repeated use

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Storytelling Puppets – Let’s Talk! Puppet Set

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Storytelling Puppets – Let’s Talk! Puppet Set

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Description: A set of 16 plush puppets based on classic fairy tales. Each puppet has a working mouth and movable arms, making them ideal for retelling stories and developing oral language skills.

Benefits:

Enhances expressive language and narrative development.

Supports emotional expression and social interaction.

Machine-washable and durable for repeated use.

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Magnetic Tile Set – Space Building Blocks

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Magnetic Tile Set – Space Building Blocks

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Description: A 58-piece magnetic tile set designed for STEM learning and imaginative play. Includes colorful tiles, space-themed figures, and DIY painting tools. Encourages creativity, structural thinking, and collaborative play.

Benefits:

Develops spatial awareness and problem-solving.

Supports storytelling through building scenes and characters.

Enhances sensory and motor skills.

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Reading Rockets – Family Literacy Activities

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Reading Rockets – Family Literacy Activities

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Description: Offers bilingual tip sheets and monthly activities for parents to support reading and writing at home. Activities include environmental print scavenger hunts, grocery store literacy games, and holiday-themed reading traditions.

Skills Supported: Fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, critical thinking, writing

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 Play Smart Literacy – Talk & Play at Home

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 Play Smart Literacy – Talk & Play at Home

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Description: A Chicago-based initiative that empowers families to build early literacy through 10-minute daily “Play Dates.” Offers free books, ebooks, activity templates, and access to local Little Free Libraries.

Skills Supported: Vocabulary development, relationship building, early literacy

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 The Literacy Cooperative – Family Toolkit

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 The Literacy Cooperative – Family Toolkit

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Description: Provides downloadable toolkits for families with children from birth to grade Includes printable flashcards, daily literacy activities, and access to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Skills Supported: Reading readiness, phonemic awareness, comprehension

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Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners

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Strategies to Support Dual Language Learners

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Tips for Families: Supporting Dual-Language Development at Home

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Tips for Families: Supporting Dual-Language Development at Home

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Speak Your Home Language: Continue speaking your native language at home. This strengthens your child’s language foundation and helps them learn English more easily.

Read Together Daily: Share books in both languages. Use picture books, bilingual stories, or translate English books into your home language.

Label Household Items: Use labels in both languages around the house to reinforce vocabulary.

Sing Songs and Rhymes: Music helps children learn rhythm, pronunciation, and vocabulary in both languages.

Tell Family Stories: Share cultural stories and traditions in your home language to build identity and narrative skills.

Use Technology Wisely: Choose bilingual apps and audiobooks that support language learning in fun, interactive ways.

Connect with Community Resources: Libraries, cultural centers, and early childhood programs often offer bilingual materials and events.