Partner with families to learn about their language practices, stories, and literacy-related interactions at home, recognizing that children bring rich knowledge and skills from their first languages and cultural experiences. Dual language learners should have opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in the standard in both their first language and English, with supports such as first-language use, cross-language connections, gestures, visuals, and props. These opportunities allow young dual language learners to build on what they know and can do in their first language as they continue to develop communication, language, and literacy skills in all their languages.
Use a small wastebasket or trash can. Show the children two balls, a basketball and a tennis ball. Ask the children, “Which of these balls do you think will fit in the trash can?” Have the children look at the opening of the wastebasket and examine the balls. Then stand a few feet away and toss the balls into the basket. Compare which one fits in the basket.
