Supporting multilingual preschoolers can feel challenging when no compartimos un idioma encomún, but meaningful communication and high-quality instruction are still possible. In this 90-minute webinar, participants will explore estrategias prácticas y basadas en la investigación to build bridges when languages differ and create welcoming, language-rich learning environments. Educators will learn how to useapoyos visuales, rutinas, el juego, gestos, colaboración entre compañeros, participación familiar y recursos multilingüesto strength en communication, relationships, and learning—even when they do not speak children’s home languages. This webinar will be co-presented in English and Spanish, with presenters intentionally weaving both languages throughout the session rather than providing direct translation. Enlugar de ofrecer una traducción directa, las presentadoras integrarán ambos idiomas de maneraintencional durante toda la sesión, creating a collaborative learning experience that welcomes bilingual staff members and celebrates the languages children and families bring to the classroom.
Gateways Topics: Cultural and Individual Diversity
Gateways Content Areas: (E) Interactions, Relationships and Environments
Gateways CDA Content Areas: (8) Child Development