How do you teach them without using Portuguese?

This is a question that a mother asked me the other day.  I did my best to answer her but I imagine there are many other parents who are wondering the same thing. 

Here is an article by one of my favourite authors, Carol Read.  I think it explains things perfectly.

WARNING: It is in English, it is a technical text and it is LONG!  But if you are interested in understanding the learning process a bit better, please take some time to read this.

Claire

Scaffolding Children’s Talk and Learning by Carol Read