Handbook-INC: Inclusive Multiliteracy Development for All
Introducing Handbook-INC
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We know that it can be hard to access research findings or practical information on the most effective ways to encourage and conduct read-aloud activities with and around children who speak multiple languages.
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The Read with MEE handbook presents key research findings in plain language, shares new ideas from the research, and suggests actions to take in early learning classrooms and in the home.
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Click on the button to download the Handbook!
(English version)
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Learn more about the following topics
Multilingualism
How children learn and use multiple languages
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Multilingualism means more than just knowing several languages; it’s about actively using them in daily life. The practice of using all of a child’s available languages flexibly
is a powerful teaching tool. It helps staff improve communication, enrich learning, and genuinely recognize children’s full range of language skills and identities. Integrating multilingualism involves recognizing the value of all languages, using flexible approaches like translanguaging, and creating strong home-school connections.
Literacy
How children develop reading and writing skills
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A young child’s literacy journey starts by simply watching and interacting with written words in their daily environment. Digital tools are helpful in boosting early literacy. In multilingual classrooms, inclusive practices ensure that all children feel represented and have a fair chance to participate.
Professional development
Guidance and strategies for practitioners and adults
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Professional training and development can significantly improve the quality of early childhood education. It can be difficult to fully adopt new methods, even after training. All ECEC staff need time, support and collaboration to learn new ways of working and to make these new practices their own. One of the best ways to develop new practices is to learn from others.
Translations of the Handbook-INC in Basque, Dutch, Frisian, Irish, and Spanish are coming soon!
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Get ready for the launch of Handbook-INC!
You are invited to join a webinar to mark the launch of the Read with MEE project’s new free handbook. The handbook provides access to best practices and recent developments in literacy, linguistic diversity, and multilingualism research. The webinar will feature contributions from teacher practitioners on interactive story reading and other practices which foster literacy in multilingual classrooms in the early years.