When it comes to exposing children to another language there is nothing better than songs. Nursery rhymes are not only very popular with young kids, they are also educational and they lay the foundations for …

The carnival on bilingualism is over at Multilingual Living this month. Make sure to stop by and have a read to join the discussion about raising kids with more than one language. Topics discussed this …

Ever since we have entered the world of iPhone apps we have taken advantage of the many educational apps available for kids of all ages and in multiple languages. Audio Books and engaging interactive games …

After a brief summer break in August, the Carnival on Bilingualism is back and I am honored to host it this month. For those readers who are new to it, the Carnival on Bilingualism is …

There is much more to growing up bilingual than learning two languages, the cultural influences from both cultures are just as important. In July we had a curious incident that shows the slight differences between cultures. …

iPhone Apps are a great tool to encourage learning through play and with careful selection by parents they could be invaluable in the development of literacy. The multilingual aspect of the applications is ideal for bilingual children. …

I am a huge supporter of teaching children through play. During play the mind is comfortable and open to new stimulus so it is not surprising that children learn more when they are relaxed. That’s …

These foreign language alphabet blocks from Modern Lola are a great idea for young children who are exposed to a second (or even a third) language. Perfect 44 mm wooden cubes handcrafted with attention to …

Recently I have been following my son’s progress with English literacy using his Italian schoolwork as a reference point. This works well especially for numeracy and science subjects, but when it comes to learning reading …

It’s amazing what a difference a few months can make in the realm of bilingualism. Back in September my six year old was not at all keen on speaking his minority language …

Raising a bilingual child is not just about teaching the command of the minority language, but also about giving exposure to the cultural background of that language, which is fundamental for a correct use of …

There is no substitute for peer motivation. I have been trying to no avail to get my son to speak English and I know he could if he wanted to because he understands everything perfectly, but …