Supporting EAL Children and Families with Giglets
With texts spanning over 40 different languages, the Giglets literacy resource offers a powerful way to support EAL children and actively include them in class reading sessions. Giglets provides opportunities for translanguaging, vocabulary development, and, most importantly, celebrating the stories, heritage and languages of multilingual pupils. Through home access, Giglets offers schools a way to strengthen links with EAL families and promote literacy learning for all.
Promoting multilingualism while developing vocabulary
The Giglets library spans over 40 languages. This promotes cross-linguistic connections that can develop vocabulary and deepen comprehension. Texts are available across a range of interest ages and themes, allowing multilingual pupils to engage with stories that reflect both their identities and their interests.
Authentic voices
As well as being promoted through written materials, multilingualism is supported through audio recordings read by native speakers, ensuring an authentic voice. This helps develop pupils’ understanding and enriches their reading experience through exposing learners to fluent, natural language use, while also reflecting a range of global cultures in the classroom.
Global stories
A wide range of multilingual texts celebrate a breadth of international cultures and identities. Through the reflection of various backgrounds and experiences, the Giglets library promotes connection and engagement. With stories from around the world available in both English and their heritage language, Giglets makes it even easier for educators to embrace multicultural classrooms and develop all learners' global perspectives.
Partnering with families through home access
Beyond the classroom, Giglets helps schools to encourage parental involvement in their child's reading, both in English and in their home language. Home access to Giglets ensures the welcoming and inclusive culture of the school extends beyond the school gates. Giglets supports teachers and families in creating literacy-rich environments that respect and reflect the full diversity of today’s schools.
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