The Toronto Latvian School has received the “Zelta Pūkas” Award !
For the second year the Latvian Language Agency ran the competition “Golden Fluff”. Anyone from Latvia and the diaspora could nominate and vote for candidates, providing reasons for their choice. The aim of the competition is to thank the leaders, … ...
Latvian for preschoolers and adults
We are happy to announce a project to develop two new sections for the LNAK website.Two new sections in support of the Latvian language The first section will be geared to adults who wish to learn or improve … ...
Why Fairy Tales?
Fairy tales usually involve fictional events and characters, such as animals, magical creatures, wizards or talking objects. Fairy tales are a universal and powerful way to promote children’s language and emotional development, while preserving and transmitting cultural heritage.
They are … ...
Why fingerplays?
Fingerplays are texts that an adult recites and are accompanied by movement – playing with a child’s fingers, hands, feet, tickling and stroking, rocking a child on their knees or feet. Usually, the recitation of the verses starts in the … ...
Why TV and cartoons?
Educational programmes aim primarily to educate and inform viewers. These programmes are designed to make it easy for children to absorb new information. They:
– Enrich vocabulary: programmes often use a variety of words and expressions, which helps children to … ...
Vai Jums rūp latviešu valoda, un vēlaties darīt kaut ko lietas labā? LNAK izsludina divas algotas darba iespējas:
Pateicoties Latvijas Sabiedrības Integrācijas Fonda atbalstam, LNAK piedāvā divas apmaksātas nepilna laika darba iespējas:
– vienu, lai sakopotu materiālus, kas var palīdzēt pieaugušajiem apgūt vai uzlabot savu latviešu valodu
– un otru, lai sakopotu materiālus, kas der zīdaiņiem un pirmsskolas … ...
Why computer games and apps?
Computer games and apps can be useful tools for preschool children to learn Latvian, as they offer interactive and engaging learning methods. They can give children a fun and effective way to learn their mother tongue.
Here are some ways … ...