Instructions for practitioners/community center workers

The activity “What is it?” My first words in my first languages is supposed to recognize the domestic multilingualism and multilingual development in the community you work with. In order to make the activity feasible, it is wise to link it to the existing frame of educational activities they provide in the locality you operate in. Plan time frame and human resources in accordance to your practices, it is also wise to think on the existing routines in working with your clients so the activity will be clear to them based non their previous experiences with your clients. You may reflect on the existing proceeding and week points while preparing the activity and get back to your notes as the activity will proceed. You may also consider engaging another partner institutions and volunteers. The estimated time needed for the activity is 1-5 sessions.

Recruitment of possible cooperating children and caregivers

The optimal way is to recruit the already existing group of children (school class, afternoon club) to co-operate with. Children may cooperate with their caregivers individually in their home environments, therefore this activity is not very sensitive to the requirement of regularly active caregivers.