5 Language Learning Concepts You Need to Understand to Raise a Bilingual Child
One of the things I found made teaching Spanish to my kids easier was that I was a teacher and understood language learning. Even the most motivated parents, with perfect language skills, do not always...
View ArticleSpanish Vocabulary for Playing with Kids
Many classic games and activities are good opportunities to speak Spanish with children. You can play tic-tac-toe with all kinds of Spanish vocabulary, talk about the picture as you do a jigsaw puzzle,...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Spanish: Reminders for the Hard Days
Most days, teaching kids Spanish is fun. Playing together and watching your children learn will motivate you. Most days, you will find teaching kids Spanish a creative, energizing process. That said,...
View ArticleSongs to Teach Spanish: 40 Ways to Sing and Learn
When it comes to language learning, songs are extra special language. They have a dimension that makes them more than language. Using songs to teach Spanish is incredibly effective. I think of music as...
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15 Easy Activities for Kids Reading in Spanish
It is important for kids reading in Spanish to have fun. We also want them to engage with the language and story to improve their reading skills. If reading is enjoyable, kids will keep reading. If...
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Motivating Kids to Read in Spanish
As part of the Spanish summer reading program, we share progress sheets, or reading logs. Many kids enjoy making a visible record of the books they have read. So, a log is one way of recognizing...
View ArticleSpanish Listening Activities You’re Not Doing (But Should Be)
Teaching listening is important. Listening takes tons of practice, and we need to teach it with attention to developing key abilities. Below you will find Spanish listening activities to do before you...
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Raising Bilingual Children: How To Succeed
Not long after I started Spanish Playground, Adam Beck began writing his blog Bilingual Monkeys. As I read his early posts, I recognized a talented educator and a kindred spirit. His book Maximize Your...
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5 Ways Teachers Can Support a Home Language
When bilingual children start school in a language that is different than the one they speak at home, it can be a challenge for both the child and the teacher. Learning how to work with bilingual...
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Spanish Preschool Activities
Teaching preschool Spanish is wonderful! Preschoolers are active, curious little people ready to play and learn. However, many teachers contact me with questions about how to teach this age group. It...
View ArticleSpanish Vocabulary for Playing with Kids
Many classic games and activities are good opportunities to speak Spanish with children. You can play tic-tac-toe with all kinds of Spanish vocabulary, talk about the picture as you do a jigsaw puzzle,...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Spanish: Reminders for the Hard Days
Most days, teaching kids Spanish is fun. Playing together and watching your children learn will motivate you. Most days, you will find teaching kids Spanish a creative, energizing process. That said,...
View ArticleSongs to Teach Spanish: 40 Ways to Sing and Learn
When it comes to language learning, songs are extra special language. They have a dimension that makes them more than language. Using songs to teach Spanish is incredibly effective. I think of music as...
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15 Easy Activities for Kids Reading in Spanish
It is important for kids reading in Spanish to have fun. We also want them to engage with the language and story to improve their reading skills. If reading is enjoyable, kids will keep reading. If...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Motivating Kids to Read in Spanish
As part of the Spanish summer reading program, we share progress sheets, or reading logs. Many kids enjoy making a visible record of the books they have read. So, a log is one way of recognizing...
View ArticleSpanish Listening Activities You’re Not Doing (But Should Be)
Teaching listening is important. Listening takes tons of practice, and we need to teach it with attention to developing key abilities. Below you will find Spanish listening activities to do before you...
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Raising Bilingual Children: How To Succeed
Not long after I started Spanish Playground, Adam Beck began writing his blog Bilingual Monkeys. As I read his early posts, I recognized a talented educator and a kindred spirit. His book Maximize Your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Ways Teachers Can Support a Home Language
When bilingual children start school in a language that is different than the one they speak at home, it can be a challenge for both the child and the teacher. Learning how to work with bilingual...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spanish Preschool Activities
Teaching preschool Spanish is wonderful! Preschoolers are active, curious little people ready to play and learn. However, many teachers contact me with questions about how to teach this age group. It...
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5 Creative Ways to Learn Spanish on Your Phone
The most basic functions of a phone are useful tools for learning language. Try these 5 creative, interactive ways to learn Spanish on your phone or to engage kids that are learning the language. Of...
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