A lot has been said about the benefits of bilingualism and how bilingual toys for preschoolers can help them in their overall growth. This blog mainly talks about how teachers should use bilingual books to help kids learn a new language. Using books to strengthen children’s language skills are central to any early childhood classroom, but they become especially important for classes with children who are dual language learners (DLLs). The teachers in the classroom should: Pre-read books in the home language - Talk to the preschoolers about the book in their home language before you start reading it. This activity may include asking the children what they think the book might be about, looking through the pages, discussing the pictures, and introducing ideas and words. This approach allows learners to fully understand the story, talk about any questions before hearing the story in their second language, and learn new concepts. Keep switching languages on alternate days – Remember