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You don’t even have - [The Language Mama Planner](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/the-language-mama-planner/) - Language Mama Planner Our resource for second language learning in the home.Here are just some of the features of this planner:Filled-in example page for every worksheetSpace on every Lesson page for notes and list-makingHelps user tailor every Lesson to family’s needs and interestsReview pages for every lesson builds on what the children have already learnedActivities - [Using Language Mama As A Bilingual Mom: My Experiment - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/using-language-mama-as-a-bilingual-mom-my-experiment-blog/) - Using Language Mama As A Bilingual Mom: My Experiment “Why not try it as if you are a bilingual mom?” Christine amicably suggested one day during a back-and-forth about testing and experimenting with the Planner, our latest addition to the LL4C curriculum family. I balked inwardly because I didn’t think I could do it authentically, since - [Why Belonging Matters to Children - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/why-belonging-matters-to-children-blog/) - Why Belonging Matters to Children Belonging is at the heart of human relationships—it is essential to what we are doing here, building a community that sustains life on earth.You might say it is the soul of the human race: “It is not good to be alone.”Or you could listen to how Brene Brown says it: “Connection is - [How We Start Matters (s1p1) - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/how-we-start-matters-s1p1-blog/) - How We Start Matters What is the foundation of your family’s language learning process? (Part 1 of blog series on language development by Elaine Thiessen) Building on strong foundations is not just a strong beginning—it also provides for a strong ending. To do this with children, most of us need to invest in understanding what that - [Communication + Relationship (s1p2) - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/communication-relationship-s1p2-blog/) - Communication + Relationship = Foundation for Learning If our children have the basics of strong communication skills with us, that is the sign our relationship can withstand a “new language”. What are the foundational basics of relationship/communication? (Part 2 of 3 in a series on Foundations of Language Development by Elaine Thiessen) For our - [Genesis of Our Family in Hindi: s2p2 - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/genesis-of-our-family-in-hindi-s2p2/) - Genesis of Our Family in Hind: First Week of Daily Activities (Post #2) Here’s a quick rundown of what I did this week with my kids, N and M. I’m choosing to do it day by day so you can see what Language Mama Planner looks like in a nice orderly execution. Hopefully - [5 Guidelines for Picture Books for SLL - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/5-guidelines-for-picture-books-for-sll-blog/) - Five Guidelines for Choosing Great Picture Books for Second Language Learning Nothing feels quite like reading a good storybook with your child in your lap.Our family has a few favorite picture books that are so loved, many dog-eared pages have tape on them, grimy finger smudges on them, and everyone (especially mommy) has the words - [3 Things to...do Today (s1p3) - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/3-things-to-do-today-s1p3-blog/) - 3 Things to Build Connection You Can Start Doing Today How can I know what basics we have going strong? What do I need to work on? (Part 3 of 3 in a series on Foundations of Language Development by Elaine Thiessen. Ideas in this section by Alyssa Johnson) We hope by now - ["...so thankful I am part of the process." - Testimonial](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/so-thankful-i-am-part-of-the-process-testimonial/) - "...so thankful I am part of the process." [Testimonial] We received this encouraging story of the beginnings of loving language learning from a mom a few months ago and want to share it with you. Language learning while living in a foreign culture is so crucial to a child’s bonding with that culture. Their attitude - [50 Picture Books for... - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/50-picture-books-for-blog/) - 50 Picture Books for Second Language Learning The power of books is not to be underestimated.The right book can draw in a distracted child’s attention, it can calm down a fussy, upset kid, it can launch children into their own imaginative play that could last much longer than it takes to read the story.A book - [Curriculum](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/downloads/) - All Curriculum Here’s the options we’ve created available to you for FREE. You could be using our tools to create your own curriculum tailored for your family’s needs. We will provide the structure, tools, activity ideas in our “just add language” approach. 🙂 The Language Mama Planneris designed for you to plan and track your - [Blog Posts](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/blog-posts/) - HomeBlog PostsAll Blog Posts“…so thankful I am part of the process.” – Testimonial3 Things to…do Today (s1p3) – Blog5 Guidelines for Picture Books for SLL – BlogCommunication + Relationship (s1p2) – BlogGenesis of Our Family in Hindi: s2p2 – BlogHow We Start Matters (s1p1) – BlogWhy Belonging Matters to Children – BlogUsing Language Mama As - [Kind Neighbor - How To](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/kind-neighbor-how-to/) - What is Kind Neighbor? Kind Neighbor is a language learning approach integrating LLFC’s distinctives (language learning made developmentally appropriate, linguistically sound, culturally revealing and relationally practical) comprised of videos and activities done at home by parents and children. It does not require (though would be enhanced by) regular interactions with a native language speaker. - [Contact Us](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/contact-us/) - Contact Us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *Email *How did you discover Language Learning for Children?A providential web search!Personal referralMy organization’s referralAmbleside OnlineOtherComment or MessageSubmit - [Kind Neighbor English Month 1](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/kind-neighbor-english-month-1/) - Kind Neighbor - English Month 1 M1 Story M1 Family Script M1 Songs M1 Social Script M1 Play Script - [Language Learning For Children Curriculum](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/language-learning-for-children-curriculum/) - Language Learning For Children For Children Age 3-9, to learn any language from any language!Great for use in international schools, language learning schools and refugee work. Who is this for?These lessons were used with children whose parents were attending an intense language school that was using the Growing Participator Approach language learning method and language - [DIY Video: Making Objects for Look & Touch - Blog](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/diy-video-making-objects-for-look-touch-blog/) - DIY Video: Making Objects for Look & Touch Cardboard objects: as easy as draw, cut, color! “Don’t touch!” is a phrase I use way too often with my kinesthetic learner two-year-old son. So much of his world is experienced by touch. Everything at his fingertips needs to be explored. Just this week he - [Collaborate](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/collaborate/) - Collaborate With Us! We believe the unique approach to language learning we’ve designed will help families all over the world learn to speak the language of their neighbors. Our free open source video curriculum, Kind Neighbor, makes it possible for any family with young children to start learning another language today.Our goal is to translate - [Philosophy](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/philosophy/) - Philosophy Why We Do What We Do This is the backbone of all of our programs and curricula. Our understanding of child-development and language acquisition comes from these sources. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE. The tools we use and word groups we choose are not outside of the child’s developmental limits. We have used the research related to Bloom and - [Our Story](https://www.languagelearningforchildren.com/our-story/) - The Story Behind Our First Project I was thrust into the world of helping children acquire a second language about a year after my husband and I moved overseas. Starting when we arrived and for the whole first year, we acquired our own second language through daily classes available within our community. 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