Exploring Resources

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There are many resources available to help you build language-rich programs. The first step is to familiarize yourself with language resources. In this activity, you will browse a number of online resources and record useful information to share with staff or families.

Website	What languages are represented (if applicable)?	What resources could you use?	What do you want to remember about this site?
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: Legends and Folktales (interactive videos) http://legends.dliflc.edu
Head Start Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness: How to Read Bilingual Books https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/how-to-use-bilingual-books.pdf
Head Start Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness: How to Select and Use Books when You Don’t Speak the Language https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/select-cultural-childrens-books-non-english-eng.pdf
¡Colorín colorado! Books for Kids https://www.colorincolorado.org/books-authors/books-kids
The Spanish Experiment (also available as the French and Italian Experiment, and the German project) https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/stories https://www.thefrenchexperiment.com/stories https://www.theitalianexperiment.com/stories https://www.thegermanproject.com/
Gus on the Go App https://www.gusonthego.com https://www.gusonthego.com/free-language-printables/

Your local public library will likely also have many language resources available including language-learning databases that you, coworkers, and families can access for free with a library card.