# 45 Strategies That Support Young Dual Language Learners

[Shauna L. Tominey, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=116785&Name=Shauna+Tominey,Ph.D.), [Elisabeth C. O'Bryon, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=116784&Name=Elisabeth+O%27Bryon,Ph.D.)

**Early Childhood**  
Discover 45 of today’s best strategies for teaching young dual language learners and supporting their families. Includes practical guidance on how to apply each strategy in real-world classrooms!

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**DISCOVER HOW TO**

- Set up and **organize your learning environment** to support dual language learners
- Create a **diverse classroom community** where children’s challenges and needs are anticipated
- Use **culturally responsive classroom management practices** that engage diverse learners
- Strengthen **social-emotional learning** for dual language learners
- Promote **early academic skills** and **make learning activities accessible** to children of all cultural backgrounds
- Use **music and movement** to increase student engagement and boost language development
- **Partner with families** and engage them in children’s academic and social-emotional learning

**PRACTICAL MATERIALS:** Reinforce your learning with classroom activities; chapter quizzes; reflection questions; Spanish songs, vocabulary, and books for the classroom; lists of additional resources; and a glossary. Sample letters and forms help you communicate with families and evaluate student needs (all forms are photocopiable and available online).

## Reviews

James Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review - December 19, 2017  
"A much-needed resource for in-service professional development and preservice courses, _45 Strategies That Support Young Dual Language Learners_ will help Preschool/Kindergarten teachers foster the success of inclusive early childhood classrooms and prevent achievement gaps for dual language learners ages 3 to 5."

Sandra Barrueco, The Catholic University of America - August 24, 2017  
"This is exactly the type of information that early childhood professionals need in their training and professional development. It provides an impressive combination of practical and empirically-based recommendations. The writing style is impeccable and the information is presented in a thoughtful manner."

**Authors:** [Shauna L. Tominey Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=116785&Name=Shauna+L.+Tominey+Ph.D.), [Elisabeth C. O'Bryon Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=116784&Name=Elisabeth+C.+O%27Bryon+Ph.D.)  
**Foreword Author:** [Guadalupe Díaz Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=120078&Name=Guadalupe+D%c3%adaz+Ph.D.)

**View the infographic**

[Learn the lingo and support dual language learners](/content/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tominey-learn-the-lingo.pdf)

**Read the blog post**

[8 ways to show young children that diversity is a strength](http://blog.brookespublishing.com/8-ways-to-show-young-children-that-diversity-is-a-strength/)

**Read an excerpt**

[Strategy 12: Create a classroom community](/content/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/tominey-excerpt.pdf)

**Take the quiz**

[Are you ready to support dual language learners?](/content/resource-center/quizzes/are-you-ready-to-support-dual-language-learners/index.html)

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