29 Make Connections

LEARNING STANDA RD 29.A Use the home language to attain benchmarks across all the learning areas and to build upon and develop transferable language and literacy skills. Preschool Benchmarks 29.A.ECa Use home cultural and linguistic knowledge to express current understandings and construct new concepts. 29.A.ECb With adult support, begin to bridge home language and English to demonstrate progress in meeting IELDS. 29.A.ECc Exhibit foundational literacy skills in home language to foster transfer to English.