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Bilingual Read-Aloud Brings Languages to Life at Cahill Elementary
Sara read "Pete the Cat, I Love My White Shoes" in Spanish, while Mariana read in Ukrainian, taking turns page by page. After the story, both students engaged the Kindergarteners in practicing the colors from the book in each language, creating a fun and interactive language-learning experience.
This visit offered a meaningful way for high school students to connect with younger peers while celebrating language diversity in our schools.
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