3 Things to Build Connection You Can Start Doing Today How can I know what basics we have going strong? What do I need to work on? (Part 3 of 3 in a series on Foundations of Language Development by Elaine Thiessen. Ideas in this section by Alyssa Johnson) We hope by now …
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Communication + Relationship = Foundation for Learning If our children have the basics of strong communication skills with us, that is the sign our relationship can withstand a “new language”. What are the foundational basics of relationship/communication? (Part 2 of 3 in a series on Foundations of Language Development by Elaine Thiessen) For …
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How we start matters What is the foundation of your family’s language learning process? (Part 1 of blog series on language development by Elaine Thiessen) Building on strong foundations is not just a strong beginning—it also provides for a strong ending. To do this with children, most of us need to invest in understanding what …
50 Picture Books for Second Language Learning The power of books is not to be underestimated. The right book can draw in a distracted child’s attention, it can calm down a fussy, upset kid, it can launch children into their own imaginative play that could last much longer than it takes to read the story. …
Why Belonging Matters to Children Belonging is at the heart of human relationships—it is essential to what we are doing here, building a community that sustains life on earth. You might say it is the soul of the human race: “It is not good to be alone.” Or you could listen to …
