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“The Language Lizard Idiom books are ... a teacher’s dream come true!… #1 pick for teachers everywhere. … readers will have a whale of a time discovering new phrases and expressions, while turning pages with laughter and joy.” - Tara Brown, ESL, English & Spanish teacherWhat does it mean to let the cat out of the bag?Why would you take a bull by the horns?Idioms can be confusing, but they help you to understand English and are a lot of fun to learn!With clever multicultural illustrations, idiom meanings, and example sentences, The Lion's Share explains common animal idioms in a way that makes them easy to understand. It's a perfect book to teach culturally and linguistically diverse students. The bilingual book gives English language learners literal translations of the idioms, the meaning in 2 languages, and an English example sentence.The Lion's Share includes bonus material to support English language learners and promote culturally responsive teaching, such as links to:English audio of the bookInformation about the history of the idioms in the bookAdditional animal idioms, their meaning, and historyLesson plans to help teach idioms while exposing children to other culturesThe Lion’s Share is a great resource to build language skills while having fun!Un modismo es una frase que dice una cosa pero significa otra. Un modismo puede ser una forma rápida de decir algo complicado. Saber modismos te ayuda a entender y hablar inglés con fluidez. Este libro contiene modismos sobre animales.Other books in the Language Lizard Idiom Book Series (available in English and bilingual editions):Fresh as a Daisy - English Nature Idioms,  Fresco Como Margarita - Modismos con Naturaleza en IngléIcing on the Cake - English Food Idioms, Glaseado Sobre El Pastel - Modismos con Alimentos en InglésWith Flying Colors - English Color Idioms, Con Colores Volantes - Modismos con Colores en Inglés

<p>Are you trying to build an inclusive and culturally responsive classroom? The numerous cross-curricular diversity activities, multicultural lesson plans, and literacy games in this book will save K-5 teachers and homeschooling parents hundreds of hours. Organized in an easy-to-use fashion, this manual will help educators to engage dual language learners and families, support the academic and social development of ESL students, and promote cultural awareness and understanding. </p><p>Written by a multicultural education expert and founder of www.LanguageLizard.com, this book provides the tools you need for culturally responsive teaching: <p><ul><li>Comprehensive <b>Multicultural Lesson Plans</b> that meet Common Core Standards and include accommodations for ESL students. Themes include: <p>- Cultural Awareness and Diversity</p><p>- Folktales, Fables, Myths, and Legends</p><p>- Holidays/Festivals </p></li><li><b>10 Diversity Activities </b>Using Bilingual Books to Promote Literacy and Language Awareness<b>.</b></li><li><b>10</b> <b>Games</b> from Around the World </li><li><b>Foods and Crafts</b> from Around the World  </li><li>Diverse <b>Language Profiles</b></li><li><b>Unique Holidays</b> to Promote Multiculturalism and Literacy</li><li>Community-Building<b> Handouts</b> (Includes "Hello in Different Languages" handout) </li><li><b>Online Resources</b> and Links</li><li><b>Special Bonus Material</b> </li></ul><p>This book gives you the resources you need to embrace diversity in your educational environment.</p><p>"This is an amazing resource! . . . This book will be so useful to so many!" <i>- Caia Schlessinger, President of NJTESOL/NJBE</i></p>