International Mother Language Day

What is International Mother Language Day?

International Mother Language Day occurs on the 21st February, raising awareness of language, cultural divertist and multingualism worldwide. This day promotes awareness of multilingual education based on mother tongue or first language. There are many people around the world who do not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. International Mother Language Day recognises that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion and destroying social injustice. 

When is International Mother Language Day?

Wednesday, 21 February

Activities:

• Encourage the children to share their mother language
• Have an open discussion about how important it is to share each other's language
• Learn how to say hello in different languages 
• Storytime: Read books or tell stories in different languages
• Explore traditional songs from different cultures and learn to sing