Body parts, Songs, Verbs, Vocabulary 13 August 2010

This song teaches the Spanish verb forms tengo (I have) and tienes (you have) as children sing about the parts of the face. Point to yourself when you use tengo (I have) and to your child when you use tienes (you have) to clarify the change in subject. …

 Body parts, Pronunciation, Songs, Videos, Vocabulary 19 July 2010

If I could choose one song for my university students learn as children, it might be this one. In addition to correct Spanish pronunciation and useful vocabulary, it exposes children to several key structures that are much more difficult to learn later.
These are just a few examples of the Spanish …

 Body parts, Songs, Vocabulary 1 July 2010

This song is lots of fun to sing and to dance to, and it teaches the parts of the body in Spanish.  It is all about moving, and playing a little air guitar as you sing the pie, pie, pie lines.  Each time you sing a verse, you add another …

 Body parts, Songs, Verbs, Vocabulary 10 June 2010

This is such a simple, happy song; I love it!  The actions reinforce the parts of the body in Spanish and also the verb decir as children nod and shake their heads with the phrase digo sí, digo no.  The word “corro” is used in Spain, and refers to a …

 Body parts, Vocabulary 5 June 2010

There are many phrases that we use on a regular basis with children that include parts of the body.  For example, with small children we say “Give me your hand” before we cross the street and even older children need to be reminded to wash their hands or brush their …

 Animals, Body parts, Songs, Vocabulary 2 June 2010

Rhymes and songs are a wonderful way for children to produce Spanish.  The rhythm and rhyme help them pronounce the words. Also, reciting rhymes or singing they produce grammatically correct sentences. They learn Spanish structures and lots of vocabulary, and they have fun!
Cinco ratoncitos is a traditional rhyme that is …

 Body parts, Toys and Games, Vocabulary 27 May 2010

Simon Says, or Simón dice in Spanish, teaches children words for body parts and can also teach common Spanish verbs and other vocabulary. The person who is “Simon” should do the actions as she calls them out. If the children are not sure of the Spanish, they can see the …

 Body parts, Songs, Vocabulary 25 April 2010

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Children sing this short song to the tune of La bamba as they wash their hands. The idea is that by washing the whole time they sing, they wash their hands thoroughly. They also learn Spanish vocabulary and Spanish grammar. Singing the song  they associate the Spanish verb lavar …