Expand young children’s learning with 600 brain-based, developmentally appropriate activity ideas that enrich any early childhood curriculum. This resource combines the latest information on brain development with activities that support children’s learning. Rather than step-by-step activities, Building Brains is filled with open-ended ideas that can be executed in a variety of ways, depending on children’s needs and interests.

The educator's challenge -- Frequently asked questions about dual-language learning -- Planning an effective program for dual-language learners -- Learning and teaching language -- Working with families of dual-language learners -- Environment and curriculum for the multilingual classroom -- Techniques for teaching English in the multilingual classroom -- Techniques for supporting the home language-assessment -- Conclusion: putting it all together.