I share news about early education and about first and second language development in young children. Visit my website for free resources! www.languagecastle.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3mu3gk27qpk2w27 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3gk27qpk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3msf4pe6jtk2nNew links to useful resources for back to school prep for teaching young multilingual learners here ! https://mailchi.mp/languagecastle/language-castle-connection-10599549?e=3c87f8874f #edusky #MLLS #earlyed06 Aug 2026 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3msf4pe6jtk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3mpyweteo5k2uThank you to @youngchildlearning for announcing I made their "Top 5" for this recorded webinar that offers CEUs for several organizations! #edu.bsky #MLLs #earlychildhood https://www.youngchildlearning.com/teaching-multilingual-learners-effectively-recordedcourse1224?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_9fGnHrfXEJUFyosLviN8bOoisuQcTLxxFv-uTL0g4MpGtItR4h2zhPdiR8KrIUQbbo9dh1N3XsJ74F6jhsCyYpZ1rVQ&_hsmi=426066238&utm_content=426066238&utm_source=hs_email06 Jul 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyweteo5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3mgbp4r5ods25Ok - I’ve been busy. Here’s the new edition of my very first book: Many Languages, One Classroom! https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/collections/new-and-upcoming-releases/products/many-languages-one-classroom-second-edition-available-april-1-2026?variant=5201150558237205 Mar 2026 01:58 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgbp4r5ods25https://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3m56uyt4qrk2xThis week!09 Nov 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m56uyt4qrk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3m34ojivygs2sThe latest issue of Language Castle Connection brings you links to resources and research about teaching young children who are multilingual learners. https://mailchi.mp/languagecastle/language-castle-connection-10595795?e=11967e460b @lisapsy1.bsky.social #MLLs #DLLs #EduSky #preschool14 Oct 2025 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3m34ojivygs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lzlisue5d22fPlay is the center of #earlychildhood but children who don't speak the language of their teachers/peers can miss out on a lot of rich interactions during in play. I'll be sparking conversation and offering strategies on #play for #MLLs at this conference. Join me! #EduSky (members save on conf fee)24 Sep 2025 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzlisue5d22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lziwhmgbmc2eMy friends have published a second edition of this unique resource! Please share this with people who need a book that directly supports learning of English to work with and raise young children. #MLL #ESL #EduSky #parents #Earlyed #childcare https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvSnKZv-KbM23 Sep 2025 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lziwhmgbmc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lxkbsbpzt22iPBS' Ready to Learn Initiative Helped Children Learn | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psyched/202507/pbs-ready-to-learn-initiative-helped-children-learn29 Aug 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxkbsbpzt22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3ltdbff4by22fHello, fellow authors. Do you include a message when you sign your books? We'd like to see! #EduSky #author #bilingual #MLLs I always write this:06 Jul 2025 21:59 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltdbff4by22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lqo7atz2vk23I’ll be presenting at this virtual conference if you want to join in for key updates about very young #MLLs #EduSky03 Jun 2025 02:04 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqo7atz2vk23https://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lqaaiuc3tk2jDo you know about the Language Lizard catalog of multilingual children's books? They have at least 60 languages. My friend, Anneke Forzani, started this company in NJ 20 years ago - they're offering special deals in honor of anniversary. #EduSky #MLLs https://www.languagelizard.com/20-Book-Anniversary-Set-Multilanguage-p/set20anniversary.htm?utm_source=bayengage&utm_medium=campaign-email&utm_campaign=may-2025-20th-anniversary-book-set28 May 2025 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqaaiuc3tk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lpmahnswq22tImportant reminder for Mental Health Awareness Month. #EduSky #earlyyears #ECE #mlls #earlychildhood20 May 2025 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmahnswq22thttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lpknrvhepc2xNew resources to help #earlychildhood educators support the social/emotional development and wellbeing of young #multilinguallearners #MLLs #EduSky #ECE https://mailchi.mp/languagecastle/language-castle-connection-10593878?e=11967e460b19 May 2025 22:48 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpknrvhepc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lpklf5acrs2xWhen editors love your book so much, they give you a discount to spread the love ;) https://www.routledge.com/Universal-Design-for-Learning-in-the-Early-Childhood-Classroom-Teaching-Children-of-all-Languages-Cultures-and-Abilities-Birth---8-Years/Brillante-Nemeth/p/book/978036770093519 May 2025 22:05 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpklf5acrs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lo5icngsvk2p01 May 2025 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo5icngsvk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lndfr5tos22dNew release of my recorded video conversation with Deb Lawrence hosted by International Play Association - USA about supporting #play for multilingual learners. Could be used in college course or staff training. What do you think? #earlyyears #earlyed #MLLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2wAPXVcsNQ21 Apr 2025 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lndfr5tos22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lmq4zcutxs2vWe can’t afford to lose libraries! Please share this recorded webinar on Supporting Diversity in Your Program with a Treasure Trove of Free Resources: Libraries and Librarians https://earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinar/libraries-and-preschool-programs-amazing-partnerships-to-support-diverse-young-children-and-families #EduSky #MLLs #EarlyYears #EarlyEd13 Apr 2025 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmq4zcutxs2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3llm5bbmvh22lFor educators/school leaders planning for the next school year - https://blog.brookespublishing.com/10-things-school-leaders-can-do-to-support-young-multilingual-learners/ #EduSky #earlychildhood #ECE #MLLs30 Mar 2025 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3llm5bbmvh22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3ll7sr72ch22ehttps://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/03/21/trump-education-department-dismantles-office-for-students-learning-english/ #EduSky #MLLs25 Mar 2025 17:37 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7sr72ch22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lkvvvkyxzs25Great resource! Thanks to @earlyyears.tv The video of my interview with Kathy Brodie is available free from March 21-28, 2025 - with a blog article and resource links. What do you want to know about #earlychildhood for #MLLs multilingual learners? cid:820B784F-5BBC-49A6-9546-9D39ED41B3C1 #EduSky21 Mar 2025 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvvvkyxzs25https://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lkocepg3ak2sHave you seen a 3-year-old handle the camera on a smartphone? What a great tool for self-expression and creativity. #EduSky #preK #earlychildhood #earlyyears #preschool #MLLs18 Mar 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkocepg3ak2shttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lkcecku2z223I love presenting about multilingual learner to this diverse, international audience. I learn as much as I bring! They are still accepting presentation proposals for in-person and virtual. Why not join me! #earlyyears #earlychildhood #MLLs #EduSky14 Mar 2025 00:31 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkcecku2z223https://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lk4xdbem6s2fInformative webinar with resources from Crane Research Forum. Presenter Dr. Ji-Young Choi explains her research on early education for young #MLLs #EduSky #Pre-K https://crane.osu.edu/2025/03/11/crane-research-forum-recap-exploring-the-development-and-experiences-of-dual-language-learners-in-early-care-and-education/11 Mar 2025 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4xdbem6s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3ljqb3coyn222I just called my reps with @5calls.org, to ask them to protect the US Department of Education. You should too: 5calls.org https://5calls.org06 Mar 2025 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljqb3coyn222https://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lii3vg6ams2qSometimes we just have to take a moment to celebrate #grandparent magic. Do you know anyone who could use these inspirations? https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/when-grandparents-care-grandchildren18 Feb 2025 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lii3vg6ams2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/karennemethlc.bsky.social/post/3lifwa5k5ls2dWho is on your school's diversity team? Early childhood programs have found allies in many places in their communities.... so see if this list gives you some new ideas to infuse culture and language into your program. https://languagecastle.com/2018/01/19/preschools-diversity-team/17 Feb 2025 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:3hr3rdymfh4mgr5v63bqnlq6/app.bsky.feed.post/3lifwa5k5ls2d