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KarenNemethEdM

@karennemethlc.bsky.social
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I share news about early education and about first and second language development in young children. Visit my website for free resources! www.languagecastle.com

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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New links to useful resources for back to school prep for teaching young multilingual learners here ! mailchi.mp/languagecast... #edusky #MLLS #earlyed
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Summer MLL Resources and Deadlines
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thank you to @youngchildlearning for announcing I made their "Top 5" for this recorded webinar that offers CEUs for several organizations! #edu.bsky #MLLs #earlychildhood www.youngchildlearning.com/teaching-mul...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Ok - I’ve been busy. Here’s the new edition of my very first book: Many Languages, One Classroom! shop.gryphonhouse.com/collections/...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
This week!
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The latest issue of Language Castle Connection brings you links to resources and research about teaching young children who are multilingual learners. mailchi.mp/languagecast... @lisapsy1.bsky.social #MLLs #DLLs #EduSky #preschool
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MLLs, Research, Science of Reading, and More!
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Play is the center of #earlychildhood but children who don't speak the language of their teachers/peers can miss out on a lot of rich interactions during in play. I'll be sparking conversation and offering strategies on #play for #MLLs at this conference. Join me! #EduSky (members save on conf fee)
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
My friends have published a second edition of this unique resource! Please share this with people who need a book that directly supports learning of English to work with and raise young children. #MLL #ESL #EduSky #parents #Earlyed #childcare www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvSn...
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English for Child Care: Language Skills for Parents and Providers, Second Edition – available now!
YouTube video by Pronunciation Doctor
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
PBS' Ready to Learn Initiative Helped Children Learn | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyc...
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PBS' Ready to Learn Initiative Helped Children Learn
True educational programming is important for kids, especially those who are underserved.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
Hello, fellow authors. Do you include a message when you sign your books? We'd like to see! #EduSky #author #bilingual #MLLs I always write this:
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
I’ll be presenting at this virtual conference if you want to join in for key updates about very young #MLLs #EduSky
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Do you know about the Language Lizard catalog of multilingual children's books? They have at least 60 languages. My friend, Anneke Forzani, started this company in NJ 20 years ago - they're offering special deals in honor of anniversary. #EduSky #MLLs www.languagelizard.com/20-Book-Anni...
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Celebrate Language Lizard's 20th Anniversary - Set of 20 Bilingual Books in 20 Languages with Teaching Resources. Supports culturally responsive teaching and helps foster welcoming and inclusive class...
Celebrate Diversity Set with Teacher's Guide and 20 Assorted Bilingual Books Includes Multicultural Lesson Plans, English Audio, and Printable Activties
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Important reminder for Mental Health Awareness Month. #EduSky #earlyyears #ECE #mlls #earlychildhood
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
New resources to help #earlychildhood educators support the social/emotional development and wellbeing of young #multilinguallearners #MLLs #EduSky #ECE mailchi.mp/languagecast...
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Mental health for all languages
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
When editors love your book so much, they give you a discount to spread the love ;) www.routledge.com/Universal-De...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
New release of my recorded video conversation with Deb Lawrence hosted by International Play Association - USA about supporting #play for multilingual learners. Could be used in college course or staff training. What do you think? #earlyyears #earlyed #MLLs www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2wA...
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Porch Play Chat with Karen Nemeth Supporting Play for Children with Diverse Languages
YouTube video by IPA-USA
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
We can’t afford to lose libraries! Please share this recorded webinar on Supporting Diversity in Your Program with a Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar/libr... #EduSky #MLLs #EarlyYears #EarlyEd
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Support Diversity in Your ECE Program With a A Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians by Lisa Guernsey, Karen Nemeth, Cen Campbell | Early Childhood Webinars
Free, expert-led early childhood education webinars offering practical strategies and inspiring insights. Serving over 3 million early education professionals, join to learn and receive certificates.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
For educators/school leaders planning for the next school year - blog.brookespublishing.com/10-things-sc... #EduSky #earlychildhood #ECE #MLLs
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10 Things School Leaders Can Do to Support Young Multilingual Learners - Brookes Blog
*Today’s guest post is by Karen Nemeth, author of Young Dual Language Learners. There are many ways for teachers to learn about research and practice that can help them teach young children from diver...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/t... #EduSky #MLLs
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Upheaval at Education Department office sparks concern about services for English learners
The Trump Education Department says changes to the Office for English Language Acquisition will not affect funding or federal programs for students. But experts and others worry that the quality of th...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Great resource! Thanks to @earlyyears.tv The video of my interview with Kathy Brodie is available free from March 21-28, 2025 - with a blog article and resource links. What do you want to know about #earlychildhood for #MLLs multilingual learners? cid:820B784F-5BBC-49A6-9546-9D39ED41B3C1 #EduSky
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Have you seen a 3-year-old handle the camera on a smartphone? What a great tool for self-expression and creativity. #EduSky #preK #earlychildhood #earlyyears #preschool #MLLs
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EECERA @eecera.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
🎫 We are delighted to announce that ticket sales for EECERA 2025 in Bratislavia are OPEN! 🎫 mailchi.mp/eecera/eecer... #EECERA2025 #EarlyChildhood #EarlyEducation
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Ticket sale is open
Bratislava is the capital and largest city of Slovakia, situated along the banks of the Danube River. It is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful architecture. The city features…
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
I love presenting about multilingual learner to this diverse, international audience. I learn as much as I bring! They are still accepting presentation proposals for in-person and virtual. Why not join me! #earlyyears #earlychildhood #MLLs #EduSky
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Informative webinar with resources from Crane Research Forum. Presenter Dr. Ji-Young Choi explains her research on early education for young #MLLs #EduSky #Pre-K crane.osu.edu/2025/03/11/c...
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CRANE RESEARCH FORUM RECAP – Exploring the Development and Experiences of Dual Language Learners in Early Care and Education - Crane Center
During the March Crane Research Forum, Dr. Ji-Young Choi discussed dual language learners in preschool classrooms.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
I just called my reps with @5calls.org, to ask them to protect the US Department of Education. You should too: 5calls.org
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5 Calls
Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.
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Exchange Press @exchangepress.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
To be human is to live in a world of stories—stories that shape how we see children, education, and our role as advocates. ✨ How does storytelling fuel advocacy? ✨ How do stories support others in deepening their images of a child? ✨ What is 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 story as an educator? bit.ly/Write-for-Exchange
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Sometimes we just have to take a moment to celebrate #grandparent magic. Do you know anyone who could use these inspirations? www.naeyc.org/resources/bl...
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Magic Happens When Grandparents Care for Grandchildren
Here are some ways I believe grandparents can have unique connections with young grandchildren that foster them to learn and grow.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Who is on your school's diversity team? Early childhood programs have found allies in many places in their communities.... so see if this list gives you some new ideas to infuse culture and language into your program. languagecastle.com/2018/01/19/p...
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Who is on your preschool's diversity team? - Language Castle
By Karen Nemeth, Ed.M. I think every preschool program should have a diversity team.  Bring together staff, parents, and members of your community that speak […]
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Public Funds Public Schools @pfpsorg.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
PFPS/@edlawcenter.bsky.social's Jessica Levin: "Private schools are legally allowed to not accept students with disabilities or serve them appropriately, and so you end up with a higher concentration of higher-needs students in schools that now have fewer resources.” tinyurl.com/29nzahj6
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What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
The Power of Connecting with #MultilingualLearners - a conversation I had with Monica Pujol-Nassif for @teachstone.bsky.social The one where we get to the heart of nurturing social/emotional learning #SEL in all languages #MLLs #EduSky info.teachstone.com/blog/the-pow...
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The Power of Connecting with Multilingual Learners
Meet Karen Nemeth (NEE-meth), an author, consultant, and advocate focusing on high-quality early learning experiences for young, multilingual learners.
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PBS News Classroom @pbsnewsclassroom.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Calling Pre-K through higher ed educators📣: Submit your responses for PBS @pbsnews.bsky.social Classroom's Educator Voice blog ✍️ #EduSky #elemchat #preK #preschool #highered #mschat #sschat #elachat #edchat LINK: bit.ly/40Q0vRw
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Experts agree - young multilingual learners thrive when you start with cognates! This resource has curated pairs of words in English and Spanish in pages of learning domains for #earlyed for #MLLs along with ideas to add to lesson plans. www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lang... #EduSky #PreK
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Language Castle Cognate Guide
The Language Castle Cognate Guide: How to Use Spanish/English Cognates to Support Dual Language Learning in Preschool and Kindergarten is a 27 page book with how-to instructions, examples, and 13 spec...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Here is a helpful resource from Colorín Colorado - tips and resources to support the mental health of immigrant students. www.colorincolorado.org/guide/mental... #EduSky
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Mental Health Support for Immigrant Students
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
What are your ideas and practices for real, live, in-person togetherness with other education professionals outside of your day job? Join the conversation here: hub.exchangepress.com/eed/is-profe... #EduSky #earlychildhood #professionalism
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Is Professional Togetherness Declining?
One of the great things about the teaching profession is the sharing of expertise, knowledge, skills and experience that happens regularly in schools and beyond, including through professional organis...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
New ideas for implementing recent research on working with young multilingual learners #MLLs in this self-paced learning course. For #speechtherapists #earlyed early intervention, and more. Sign on for CEUs! www.youngchildlearning.com/teaching-mul...
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Teaching Multilingual Learners Effectively (Course)
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Urgent! Please spread this around so everyone who is caring for young children can have this updated guidance about providing safe spaces and setting policies to respond to raids and inquiries. Our little children can not wait! www.clasp.org/wp-content/u... #EduSky #earlyed #MLLs #earlychildhood
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Please share this new video story for children who are worried about the fires in California. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dly... Jenny Yen of California State U Fullerton, has also made this available to download in several languages here socialstorycenter.com/la-fires/ #EduSky #earlyed #earlychildhood
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Fire, Fire, Go Away: A Social Story for Los Angeles Fires
YouTube video by Shu-Chen Yen
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
A comprehensive collection of resources about supporting young children of immigrant families... now more than ever. Please check these out and pass them along! #EduSky #earlyyears #earlychildhood #MLLs www.colorincolorado.org/immigration/...
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How to Support Young Children in Immigrant Families
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Lights in the snow
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Thank you, Brookes Publishing, for blending strategies to help #infants #toddlers learn about emotions with my strategies for making them work for multilingual learners #MLLs in this blog post: blog.brookespublishing.com/10-effective... #EduSky #ECE #Earlyed
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10 Effective Ways to Teach Young Children about Emotions - Brookes Blog
Here are 10 ideas for supporting infants and toddlers as they learn all about emotions—their own, and the feelings of people around them.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Great podcast hosted by ChildrenandScreens with @kathyhirshpasek.bsky.social explaining impact of conversations and meaningful play on brain development. We have to help #earlyed teachers engage more effectively with multilingual learners #MLLs ! www.childrenandscreens.org/learn-explor... #EduSky
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Home - Children and Screens
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Please share this helpful social story to support children and families who are concerned about the California wildfires. It is written by my wonderful friend, Dr. Shu-chen Jenny Yen. Written for children, it is easy to translate into additional languages. #EduSky drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
When you see this article, please join in shouting "THIS REPORT DOES NOT MENTION PRESCHOOL" to alert any headline-only readers so they can avoid misinterpreting this for use in early childhood education. Are you with me? hechingerreport.org/proof-points... #EduSky #earlychildhood #preK
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Top scholar says evidence for special education inclusion is 'fundamentally flawed'
Analysis of 50 years of research argues that there isn’t strong evidence for the academic advantages of placing children with disabilities in general education classrooms
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Exchange Press @exchangepress.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Your stories, ideas, and reflections help us connect the field with innovative practices and strategies that make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Share your insights to inspire others in the field. Learn more: hub.exchangepress.com/exchange-submission
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
The latest issue of Language Castle Connection has new resources for teaching young multilingual learners! mailchi.mp/languagecast... #EduSky #MLLS #Prek #earlyyears #ECE
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New year, new ideas for MLLs/DLLs
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The Children's Equity Project @childrensequity.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
The CEP developed a #report focusing on the state of equity in AZ's #earlycare & #learningsystems. Start with Equity Arizona deeply examines AZ's #ECE systems w/ an emphasis on how those systems have attended to the needs of AZ's children. Read it HERE: cep.asu.edu/resource...
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Happy 2025! It's a great time to declutter our education vocabulary with this list. What other terms should we leave behind? #EduSky #earlyed #preK #earlyyears
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ValentinaESL @valentinaesl.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
What I love about a slow chat is that you can contribute throughout the day/week. @larryferlazzo.bsky.social & I will host our first #ELsky slow chat on Jan. 6.
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KarenNemethEdM @karennemethlc.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
New Years hint for presenters/writers: #EarlyEd teachers need more than quick tips. Try these details. Learn more at this resource article languagecastle.com/2023/11/06/e... and link to @earlyyears.tv podcast! #EduSky #prek #ECE #MLL
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Early Years TV Blog Post - Language Castle
by Karen Nemeth I was honored to have a conversation with Kathy Brodie on Early Years TV. We talked about Strategies to Engage Multilingual Learners in […]
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