Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child 9th Edition by Lynn Marotz

Exercise 21

Maria, age 7 years, is new to the community and has recently enrolled in your after-school program. She and her parents speak Portuguese, but very little English. The other children are intrigued with Maria and her "different" language. They eagerly attempt to teach her some English words by pointing to and repeating the names of foods and objects with exaggerated clarity. Although Maria seems to enjoy their attention and is responding to their efforts, you (teacher) are concerned that she still eats very little during snack time.
Where might you access materials to aid in Maria's care and your ability to communicate with her family