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10 Tips For Encouraging Language

English: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language French: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language Simplified Chinese: 10 Tips For Encouraging Language

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The Importance Of Keeping Your Child’s Home Language: Quick Reference Sheet

The Importance Of Keeping Your Child’s Home Language: Quick Reference Sheet

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Dual Language Learning or Speech Delay?

When a child in your program is taking longer than expected to speak English, or when a child is non-verbal even in their home language, it’s natural to feel concerned. Referring a child for help may be necessary, but before you do so there are some important things to keep in mind, and some strategies you can try. This tip sheet is available in English and French.

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Encouraging Parents to Use the Child’s Home Language

While children are learning English in your Care for Newcomer Children program, it’s important that you encourage parents to continue using the child’s native language at home. There are many benefits to doing so, which include improved fluency in both the native language and in English, strengthened family bonds and more. This tip sheet is available in English and French.