Goals
- Set up and run a language nest at a pilot site
- Use the pilot project to generate resources and materials
- Turn the resources into a do-it-yourself starter kit
- Provide the materials to other day cares who want to start a language
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Overview
As the world becomes more integrated, speaking a second language will become more important for our children. A "language nest" is a daycare run entirely in a second language. This immersion-based approach to early childhood education will teach a child an entirely new language, reconnect a child to their cultural roots, or even revitalize a dying language.
A proven concept in New Zealand, Australia and Hawaii, language nests expose young children to a language they would not otherwise experience.
With this $25,000 grant, an existing daycare will be chosen as a pilot site where we will develop learning plans and activities, as well as test out existing toys and materials. The resources we develop during the pilot project will build a do-it-yourself starter kit" that will show other daycares how to run their own nests in any language they choose.
This small grant will be the catalyst for planting many more seeds across Canada - certainly a worthwhile and economical investment!
Community Benefit
How will the $25K be used? |
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Budget Notes: The budget is the initial investment required to set up the Language Nest as an ongoing venture. After this grant, the program will be sustained through membership fees and merchandise sales. | |
$ 10,500 | Child educator/research assistant |
$ 3,000 | Website development and promotion |
$ 2,000 | Translation budget |
$ 1,000 | Printing budget |
$ 500 | Budget for toys, books, materials |
$ 8,000 | Administrative costs |
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