An exciting aspect of caring for young children is the opportunity to learn about their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Celebrating the diversity in our classrooms and recognizing the unique strengths of each family contributes to a strong sense of community in our early childhood programs.
An infographic from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) highlights the unique benefits of being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society. From delaying cognitive signs of aging, to earning college credits, multilingualism is an asset that can benefit both English learners and native English speakers in a variety of ways.
The infographic serves as a helpful reminder of the many ways that being multilingual is a strength in early childhood and far beyond. It is free to download and is available in several languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
