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1. Reinforce the learning that takes place in the classroom by encouraging your child to practice with you at home. Let your child read to you in the language. Run through vocabulary with flashcards. Make it a game to have your child teach you a few new words or phrases everyday.

2. Expose your child to people from varied language and cultural backgrounds.

3. If you speak a language other than English, use it with your child. Students who are learning one language are able to add a second.

4. Speak positively to your children about the value of learning another language.

5. Provide videos, music and books in other languages.

6. Participate in local and regional events where language and cultural diversity are celebrated. Help sponsor these events in your school.