Morning Connections: Multilingualism

In this session you'll meet Jacqueline Peterson who will be presenting "Reading in Multilingual Families: Challenges and Opportunities".

This session will explore the dynamics of reading in multilingual families, examining both the challenges and opportunities that arise when children grow up with multiple languages. It will highlight how multilingualism affects literacy development and offer practical tips for parents to support reading skills in multiple languages. Participants will learn about the benefits of multilingual reading, as well as strategies for creating a positive and effective reading environment at home using multilingual resources. 

Key Takeaways:

• An understanding of the relations between multilingualism and literacy development.
• Practical strategies for supporting literacy in multiple languages at home.
• Tips and resources for creating a supportive, language-rich reading environment for children in multilingual families.

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We look forward to welcoming you, and feel free to bring a friend.

The event starts with coffee/cake at 8:40 am in the Cafeteria Foyer and the presentation begins at 9:00 in the MS/HS Library. RSVP below.

Morning Connections provides monthly opportunities for friendship and support within the ISS community as well as information and resources about education, parenting, expat life and living in Norway. We always welcome your ideas and suggestions. Are you interested in speaking or have a subject in mind. Send us an email at communications@isstavanger.no.