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Even if your cousin doesn't speak English, she can build connections with English-language speakers. She can take her toddler to story hour at her local public library.
Regardless of the language you use with your child, you can extend his literacy skills by reading, writing, and talking together as much as possible. Make shopping lists and write letters to special people together.
How can educators and other stakeholders become more effective advocates for language-minority students?
Before children start school, they may be exposed to English on TV, in the playground, and in the print they see on cereal boxes and street signs. Children will learn a lot about English from the environment around them.
A Compact for Reading is a written agreement among families, teachers, principals, and students to work together to improve the reading skills of kindergarten through third grade students. The guide helps individuals set reading goals.