Abstract
Bilingual children strategically use two languages during literacy activities, a practice called translanguaging. It helps improve literacy skills in both languages by creating a supportive learning environment. Bilingual individuals use translanguaging to construct meaning, include or exclude others, and represent knowledge. In homes, parents and children also engage in translanguaging. This study explores translanguaging among Turkish bilingual children aged 9 and 3.5 years and their parents during home literacy activities. Data, gathered over four months through videos of children during everyday activities, was analyzed for instances and functions of translanguaging. The study found that families used both languages flexibly to create meaning. Results align with previous research showing that bilingual families use translanguaging to enhance communication and language skills in both heritage and English. It highlights how families leverage bilingualism to support language development in informal educational contexts.