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Dutch language stimulation outside school: Inspiration guide
Children and young people who strengthen their Dutch outside of school increase their chances in society. We can use the relaxing and creative potential of language in care and leisure activities. By using Dutch in different contexts and …
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Teach older preschoolers to build their own stories: Nine research-based tips
Interactive reading is and remains by far the most important language-stimulating activity in kindergarten. However, older toddlers do not only have to listen to stories, but can also learn to build stories themselves. You will undoubtedly …
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Get started with textless picture books and talking boards for all ages
Textless picture books and discussion boards are tools to stimulate language development and multilingualism. This applies to both language learners with Dutch as their home language (NT1) and to language learners for whom Dutch is the second …
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Being allowed to choose, about participation and self-determination in kindergarten: Kleutergewijs
This article from the Kleutergewijs blog is about options in kindergarten:
- why are choices important during daily routines?
- how do you promote choice?
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SOS multilingualism in my classroom. How can I support children and their parents?: Kindergarten
You may already know that growing up multilingual has many advantages for children. But do you also know how families approach a multilingual upbringing and how you can support them in this as a nursery teacher or child counsellor? Read more in …
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My village, our city: Kindergarten
This article invites you to discuss their own village or city in detail with the toddlers. How would your preschoolers describe their town or city? If they could each select five images, which would they choose? Will they be photos of the …
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A suitcase full of rich texts: Kindergarten
How can you stimulate reading and listening comprehension and language and thinking skills in preschoolers? For example, get started with rich texts. You can read more in this article from the Kindergarten blog.
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The storytelling table in seven practical steps
The storytelling table is a great tool to bring a story to life. By cuddly toys, dolls, attributes that play a role in the book, children can imitate the story. They play one or more roles and, under the guidance of the teacher, conduct dialogues …
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the storytelling table
Children do not just act out a story at the storytelling table. For this it is necessary to work according to a certain structure and structure. In this article by Topwijs you will find more information and a step-by-step plan to start with the …
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Talking cases: Learning Dutch playfully
In collaboration with Erfgoedcel Waasland, among others, the heritage cell has developed chat cases that OKAN classes can use. Students learn the Dutch language in a playful way. These lendable suitcases are tailored to OKAN students and are built …
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The road to multilingual reading, overcome three barriers: Kindergarten
More and more schools are working on a supported vision of multilingualism. Research shows that you can capitalize on multilingual reality by giving home languages a place at school and in the classroom. A positive attitude towards language …
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Kamishibai
On the ABC-projects share page you will find useful information about working with or making your own kamishibai:
- step-by-step plan to make your own kamishibai theater (A3 format or mini theater);
- the kamishibai booklet with ideas to get started; …
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