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Raising bilingual children one story at the time

Raising bilingual children with le toboggan

We will all know it is difficult to raise bilingual children in a country where English is the dominant language.

Here are a few strategies that will help you pass on your language with books. Let’s get started raising bilingual readers.

📚Read Aloud Regularly: Set aside time each day for reading sessions in your language. This not only builds language skills but also creates a bonding experience.

📚Choose Language Books (including bilingual). They will still be useful when your child starts reading on his own.

📚Incorporate Cultural Stories: Use books that reflect the culture associated with your language. This can help children develop an appreciation for their heritage and understand the context in which the language is used.

📚Encourage Repetition: Reading the same book multiple times can help reinforce vocabulary and concepts. Children often enjoy familiarity, and repetition aids memory.

📚Discuss the Story: After reading, engage your child in discussions about the story in both languages. Ask questions, encourage them to summarise, or express their thoughts to enhance comprehension and fluency.

📚Create a Language-Rich Environment: Surround your child with books in your language. A diverse library encourages exploration and reinforces language learning naturally.

📚Use Storytelling: Encourage your child to retell stories in their own words. This practice helps them use the language creatively and boosts their confidence.

📚Involve Family Members: If possible, involve family members or friends who speak the language. They can read together, share stories, and provide additional language exposure.

By integrating these practices into daily routines, you can effectively use books to reinforce and pass on your language, helping your children thrive in a bilingual environment.

Message us if need help with book ideas or visit www.letoboggan.com.au

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in July buy a bundle and save

le toboggan july bundle

This month only buy a bundle and get a book free.

SPANISH

Buy any 4 titles of the Mini Clasicos series and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $16

Code: SPANISHBUNDLE0725

Titles:

El libro de la selva / Heidi / La isla del Tesoro / Don Quijote de la Mancha / Tirante Blanco / El viaje de Gulliver a LIliput / Peter Pan / Odisea / El Jorobado de Notre Dame / Frankenstein / El joven rey Arturo / Romeo y Julieta / La vuelta al mundo en 80 dias

FRENCH

Buy any 4 of the below titles and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $13

Code: FRENCHBUNDLE0725

Choose among: Gros Ours / le chat tricote / A l’heure du loup / Le renard perche / A l’oree des fees / Mes betises preferees / Les dinos congeles / Ou est mon chat / Kim Ono / La grande roue / Lettres d’amour a petites chipies

ENGLISH

Buy 3 titles of the series World’s strangest and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $17

Code: LONELYPLANETBUNDLE0725

Titles:

World’s strangest Ocean Beasts / Places / Predators / Creepy-Crawlies

CHINESE

Buy any 4 of the Xiaolong series get 1 FREE (Free book is valued at $14).

Code: CHINESEBUNDLE0725

GERMAN

Buy any 4 of the below titles and get 1 FREE. Price individual book: $15

👉🏻 Code: GERMANBUNDLE0725

Titles:

Apfelsat holen/ das lieblingbuch von Benni Stern / Bestimmer / Es war einmal ein kind / Fritz Ferkel / Mein elefant will nicht ins bett / Rita und Kroko suchen kastanien / vorsicht krokodil / Augen zu, kleine tiger / Brieftrager maus / Das grosse ganen / Das schonste ei der welt / Die geschichte vom Lowen, der nicht bis 3 zahlen konnte / Die geschichte vom Lowen, der nicht schreiben konnte / Die schneke und der buckelwal / Ein kluger fisch / Ein dose kussbonbon / Elefanten im hause / Elefanteneinmaleins / Frederick / Fur hund und katz, ist auch noch platz / Gute nacht, ihr lieben / hase und Igel / Ich mach dich gesund, sagte der bar /Ich war so gern / kleine freunde / Leon Pirat und der goldschatz / Mein hoaus ist zu eng und zu klein / Monsta / Mussen wir / Riese Rick mach sich schick / Seid ihr schon war / So war das ! Nein so / Stockmann / Tagesbuch eines wombat / Tommi Tatze / Wenn du eine sternchnuppe siehst, wunsch dir was / Wenn du sorgen hast, rolle eine schneeball / Wie versteckt man einen lowen /

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Coming up in April – Le toboggan’s events not to be missed’

le toboggan's april events

This month again we are offering our language story times at the City of Perth Library COPL and at our showroom 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands. These free family events do not required bookings.

Wed 2 – Spanish story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 5 – Italian story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Sat 12 – Spanish story time at 2.30pm in Nedlands **

Wed 16 – French story time at 11am at the COPL

Sat 19 – EASTER workshops Spanish at 9am, French at 10.45am & French story time at 2.00pm in Nedlands**

** showroom/shop opens from 2pm to 4.30pm.

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‘My First Book of Vietnamese Words: An ABC Rhyming Book of Vietnamese Language and Culture’

My first words of Vietnamese

In Vietnamese, from 4yo.

This book combines vivid illustrations and rhymes to teach Vietnamese in a playful way. Everyday English and Vietnamese words are joined in the text to give a glimpse of the Vietnamese culture.

To learn your first words in Vietnamese go to https://bit.ly/3XseBb8

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Happy Harmony Week

Harmony week le toboggan

Let’s celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism of our communities. Learn from each other and be kind. Attend a multicultural story time in a local library, read about another culture, try a new restaurant offering foreign dishes, attend harmony week events organised by your council.

We are joining the celebrations with a 10% off of our full price resources this week only. Valid for online and in person purchases, use the code HARMONYWEEK25LT

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Back to school special: 25% off of all Lonely Planet Kids resources

Le toboggan lonely planet promotion

Lonely Planet Kids makes the most amazing books for children to learn in an engaging manner. Younger readers will love the flaps while the older will appreciate the magnificent pictures and illustrations presented in the various visual encyclopaedias. Does your child likes animals, bugs, space, architecture, history and/or science. There is a book for everyone.

Also included the fun language resources, such as flashcards, first words and first phrases books in French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese and Mandarin.

Does your child likes activity books? With the ‘Let’s explore …’ collection, he/she will be able to solve clues, find their way through mazes and apply stickers in the desert, the ocean, the jungle, the mountain or the city.

Get your child’s next read at www.letoboggan.com.au and enter BacktoschoolLP25 to benefit from the special Back to school discount on all Lonely Planet Kids resources.

Promotion valid until 13 February 2025.

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‘Christmas delivery order cut off’

le toboggan christmas delivery cut off dates

Please note the deadlines to ensure you receive your orders on time for Christmas.

For Perth metro addresses – cut off date 21 December

Everywhere else in Australia – cut off date 11 December

All shipments will be sent with Australia Post.

This year year buy your presents early, go to www.letoboggan.com.au

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Festival des enfants francophones – French speaking children’s festival

festival des enfants francophones

Mark your calendars!

On November 2 and 3, L’alliance Francaise in Perth is organising a two-day festival full of fun activities for young French speakers. We are delighted to have been invited to contribute to the festival. Come and have fun in French with activities ran by several wonderful organisations, such as the Alliance Francaise, the Perth French Theatre, Encore, 123 Soleil and us.

More details to follow closer to the dates.

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2024 term 3 French and Spanish classes for children

Le toboggan term 3 language classes

Start on Saturday 20 July. The classes run for one hour.

8.30 – Spanish for children 6+

9.30 – Spanish for children 3-6yo

10.30 – French for children 3-6yo – BOOKED OUT

11.30 – French for children 6+

$22/child/class or $33/2 siblings/class

FREE trial class

Location: 3/168 Hampden road, Nedlands

Children learn vocabulary and practise their language skills through songs, games, role play, craft and other activities according to their age.

Email info@letoboggan.com.au for more information.