NF05-645 Infants and Toddlers — Developing More Than One Language

Authors

Janet S. Hanna, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Kayla M. Hinrichs, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Carla J. Mahar, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
John Defrain, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Document Type

Article

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© 2005, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

When infants and toddlers are developing more than one language, the goal is that they will learn English and develop fluency in their home language. Children can become truly bilingual and be able to use two or more languages with fequal fluency. Children, families, schools, and communities all benefit when children keep their connection to their language and heritage.