

Bilingual Stories for Young Learners – Podcast Episode 80 | Classnotes Podcast 80
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Juanita and Nilka are interviewed by Christie Goodman, APR, IDRA communications manager.
Show length: 14:24.
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Resources
Semillitas de Aprendizaje
Semillitas de Aprendizaje is a unique bilingual (Spanish/English) set of early childhood materials by the Intercultural Development Research Association that is based on the art of storytelling. Semillitas de Aprendizaje focuses on literacy development and has culturally-relevant materials for 3- and 4-year-old children. The series includes a set of 10 big books, a set of 10 corresponding small readers, Caritas series – letters home with family activities, a set of 15 preschool math and self-concept books, and a curriculum for teachers. The big books are the first in series available for purchase.
http://www.idra.org/Quality_Early_Education/Semillitas/
Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
By Ellen Galinsky
http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Mind-Making-Ellen-Galinsky/?isbn=9780061732324
Video Interview with Ellen Galinsky
Ellen Galinsky speaks to Katie Couric about her new book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500803_162-20003607-500803.html
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