7 steps to raising a bilingual child / Naomi Steiner with Susan L. Hayes ; foreword by Steven Parker.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, c2009.Description: xxi, 202 p. ; 23 cmISBN:- 0814400469 (pbk.)
- 9780814400463 (pbk.)
- Seven steps to raising a bilingual child
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | 404.2083 S822 | Available | 33111006267997 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Find out why early childhood is the best time to teach your child a second language and learn how to do it with this step-by-step guide.
The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their child's understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual.
7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors will:
explain how the brain learns more than one language, explode common myths, address frequently asked questions, and reveal an array of resources available to families.Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, 7 Steps to Raising a Bilingual Child is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-190) and index.
Building the foundation for your child's bilingualism -- Making it happen : defining your goals -- Becoming a bilingual coach -- Creating your bilingual action plan -- Leaping over predictable obstacles -- The two Rs : reading and writing in two languages -- Adapting to school : the bilingual child goes to school -- Conclusion.
Step-by-step approach to help you determine and achieve your bilingual goals for your child.