When Language Feels Like a Barrier: Supporting Bilingual Children in School-Age Spaces with Dr. Yarden Kedar
The Forgotten ECE · Jamie-Lee Wagler
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Forgotten ECE Podcast, Jamie sits down with developmental psychologist and EdTech innovator Yarden Kedar to explore what it really feels like for bilingual children entering English-speaking environments.
Drawing from both his research and personal experience as a parent, Yarden shares powerful insights into the social and emotional challenges children face in their first months of language transition — from navigating friendships to expressing identity without words.
Together, they unpack:
- What educators often miss when supporting bilingual children
- The hidden emotional load of language acquisition
- How gestures, relationships, and environment shape belonging
- Practical ways educators can create safer, more inclusive spaces
This conversation is a must-listen for anyone working in before and after school programs — where communication goes far beyond language, and connection is everything.