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Index
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 Getting Past the Misconceptions About Bilingualism
A Conscious Choice
Language Delay
Semilingualism
Language Overload
Special Needs
Taking Charge
CHAPTER 2 The Logistics of Raising Bilingual Children
Defining Your Goals
Language Strategies
When Children Mix Languages
Learning to Read
Keep Talking From Day One
Strategies in Public
Staying Flexible but Committed
CHAPTER 3 Introducing a Second Language to a School-Age Child
Transferring Skills from One Language to Another
ESL Classes
Unexpected Factors that Influence the Learning Curve
Helping Our Children Integrate
Maintaining and Progressing in the First Language
Peers
Working Together
CHAPTER 4 Challenges at Home
When Cultures Collide
All in the Family
Setbacks
Creating a Bilingual Home
CHAPTER 5 Schooling Options
Homeschooling
Dual-Language Programs
Developmental Bilingual Education Programs
Heritage Language Schools
Charter Schools
Attending School in the Home Country
CHAPTER 6 Bilingual and Recommended for English Honors
The Cost of Losing a Heritage Language
The Importance of Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Future of our Native Languages
Promising Changes
CHAPTER 7 The Benefits of Bilingualism (for extra motivation on days when the English-only movement doesn’t sound so unreasonable!)
Bonding as a Family
Academic Skills
Higher SAT Scores
Access to More Knowledge
Self-Esteem
A Balanced Cultural Identity
Global-Mindedness
College Preparation
Competitive Advantages in the Workplace
Intercultural Awareness
CHAPTER 8 Listen Up!—
Helpful Insights from Experts in Childhood Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition and Encouraging Advice from Fellow Parents
CHAPTER 9 From Puppet Shows to Bilingual Scrabble: 50 Activities to Enjoy with Your Kids at Home
Online Activities
CHAPTER 10 From Bilingual Storytime to Kids’ Language Clubs: 50 Activities in Your Local Community
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