Welcoming Latino Children and Families to Preschool Programs
This list contains a variety of resources associated with welcoming Hispanic children and families to preschool programs.
IEL Resources
- Tip Sheet: Helping Your Child Learn in Two Languages
Web Resources
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How to Reach Out to Parents of ELLs
also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado
This resource developed by Colorin Colorado lists ways to reach out to Hispanic parents to get them involved in their child’s preschool. It includes video clips.
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Pat Mora on Reaching Out to Latino Parents
also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado
In this interview, Pat Mora, a Mexican American children’s author and poet, suggests that sometimes fear of the unknown can keep parents away from outreach programs. She suggests ways to make them feel welcome.
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Learning about Your Students’ Backgrounds
also in SpanishSource: Colorin Colorado
This explains how to create a welcoming environment, especially for diverse families. Learning some of their language, even if it’s just a few words and phrases, is a start.
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La biblioteca pre-escolar
also in SpanishSource: Story Place
This preschool library website contains activities and booklists in Spanish that can be shared with parents.
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International Children’s Digital Library
Source: International Children's Digital Library
This online library provides links to free online children’s books from many cultures and in several languages.
About this Resource
- Resource List
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:
- Child Care Center
- Family Child Care
- Preschool Program
Intended audience(s):
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
- Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)