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Inclusive Strategies for Building Community with MLs

First language and dual language books 

Include first language and dual language books in your classroom library so all students can see themselves in the environment.

Your Title Goes HereMy First Bilingual Book–A Day (English–Korean)

by Milet Publishing

This collection combines photographs, bright illustrations, and dual-language words in clear, bold text. Suitable for both individuals and groups, these books are a child’s perfect introduction to exploring other cultures.

北京的春节 - Beijing de chun jies

by Lao, She

I Love to Eat Fruits and Vegetables: Vietnamese Edition

by Shelley Admont

Jimmy, the little bunny, likes to eat candy. He sneaks into the kitchen to find a bag with candies that was hidden inside the cupboard. What happens right after Jimmy climbs up to reach the bag of candy? You will find out when you read this illustrated children’s book. Since that day, he starts to develop healthy eating habits and even likes to eat his fruits and vegetables.

نور رمضان Nour Ramdan

by حريري، نورا • Hariri, Nura

You Hold Me Up

by Monique Gray Smith 

This vibrant picture book encourages children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with their friends, classmates and families. This is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.

Breathe

by Sharon Newmaster (Author) 

Rula Fakes (Translation) 

Learn how deep breathing can help you to relax when you are feeling scared or anxious. 

Live Well is series of bilingual (English/Arabic) simple readers that was developed by the Waterloo Region District School board to support the language and psychosocial/socio-emotional needs of newcomer refugee students. It promotes positive mental health strategies to help students and their families prevent and/or deal with symptoms of trauma.

Listen

by Sharon Newmaster (Author) 

Rula Fakes (Translation) 

Learn how listening carefully helps you to focus your attention on the present when you are feeling sad or worried.

Live Well is series of bilingual (English/Arabic) simple readers that was developed by the Waterloo Region District School board to support the language and psychosocial/socio-emotional needs of newcomer refugee students. It promotes positive mental health strategies to help students and their families prevent and/or deal with symptoms of trauma.

The Happy Box

by Sharon Newmaster (Author) 

Rula Fakes (Translation) Yeri C. (Illustrator)

Learn what activities make you feel calm and happy. 

Live Well is series of bilingual (English/Arabic) simple readers that was developed by the Waterloo Region District School board to support the language and psychosocial/socio-emotional needs of newcomer refugee students. It promotes positive mental health strategies to help students and their families prevent and/or deal with symptoms of trauma.