Celebree School of Ashburn Farm, VA Supports Dual Language Learners
Children who grow up with more than one language are building something extraordinary. At Celebree School of Ashburn Farm, VA, we embrace that strength and create nurturing, language-rich classrooms where bilingual learners feel confident, included, and excited to grow in both languages.
How We Support Dual Language Learners in Preschool
We build classrooms that help children understand, participate, and express themselves, even when they’re still finding the words. We achieve this through:
A Language-Rich Environment That Supports Growth
Our classrooms include visual schedules, labeled materials, bilingual print, and books that celebrate many languages and cultures. Through songs, stories, conversations, and play, children build vocabulary, comprehension, and early literacy naturally throughout the day.
Visuals, Routines, and Scaffolded Support
Dual language learners often understand more than they can say. We help them bridge that gap with:
- Gestures, visuals, and consistent routines
- Teacher modeling and gentle repetition
- Step-by-step scaffolding that builds confidence and independence
This keeps learning accessible and encourages children to take positive risks with new words and ideas.
Honoring Each Child’s Home Language
We encourage children to use their home language during play and conversation, and we incorporate family languages into songs, classroom labels, and shared stories. When children see their language respected, they feel more secure and more open to learning a new one.
Culturally Responsive Classrooms
Children learn best when they feel they belong. Our classrooms include diverse books, dolls, and materials, as well as dramatic play items and projects that celebrate many traditions. This helps all children build empathy, curiosity, and pride in their identities.
Partnering with Families of Dual Language Learners
You know your child best, and we want to work with you every step of the way.
We keep communication open through daily updates, regular check-ins, and conferences that focus on growth across both languages. Teachers ask about your family’s goals, the languages spoken at home, and your child’s communication style so we can support their learning with intention.
Whether your goal is to strengthen English, maintain your home language, or support both, we’re here to help your child thrive.
The Benefits of Bilingual Education in Early Childhood
Children who learn in more than one language often develop:
- Stronger problem-solving and flexible thinking
- Better attention and task-switching
- A deeper understanding of others’ perspectives
- Strong foundations for literacy and school readiness
In our play-based curriculum, dual language learners build early literacy, math, social-emotional, and creative skills through meaningful activities—from storytelling and pretend play to counting, sorting, building, and exploring.
We use Teaching Strategies GOLD to track growth across developmental areas, ensuring children get the support they need while keeping learning joyful.
A School Where Every Language Is an Asset
At Celebree School of Ashburn Farm, VA your child’s words matter in every language they speak. We:
- Celebrate and support their home language
- Create classrooms where bilingual learners feel safe and confident
- Partner with families to build skills with respect and care
- Prepare children for kindergarten with a strong academic and social-emotional foundation
Your child doesn’t have to choose which language belongs in school. Here, they can grow in both.
FAQs About Dual Language Learners at Celebree School of Ashburn Farm, VA
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What is Teaching Strategies GOLD?
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