House, Songs, Verbs, Vocabulary 18 August 2010

This song uses the verb tener, and other useful verbs, in the first person. This verb form, the yo form, is one of the first children learn and it lets them talk about what they do. Through actions, the song also teaches a common meaning of así – “this way”, …

 Books, Family, House 6 March 2010

My house Mi casa, from the English and Spanish Foundations Series, has pictures with labeled vocabulary and simple sentences on each page.  The illustrations are detailed and fun, and the words that are labeled are basic, useful house vocabulary.  There is plenty to learn, but the pictures are not cluttered …

 Books, House 3 March 2010

My house Mi casa begins Estos son algunos de los colores que verás en este libro. (Here are some of the colors you will see in this book.)  And colors there are!  This bright book is full of fun pictures, all labeled in English and Spanish.  However this book is …

 House, Online activities 2 March 2010

Here is a fun site where you put furniture into a house.  It has audio, so it is great for pronunciation.  Every time you place an object, you hear the word in Spanish.  Follow these simple steps to get to the page in Spanish.
1. Go to this site.
2. Click on …

 Books, House 1 March 2010

Ricitos de Oro y los tres osos, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, is a wonderful story.  The pattern, the repetition and the familiar setting make it perfect for language learning.  This bilingual version has an audio CD so that you can listen with your child.  It also has a list …

 House, Vocabulary 28 February 2010

Teach your child the words for the rooms of the house in Spanish.  You can use them in lots of daily interactions and simple games.  A few suggestions follow the vocabulary.
la cocina – the kitchen
la sala – the living room
el baño – the bathroom
el dormitorio/ el cuarto – the bedroom    …

 House, Vocabulary 28 February 2010

Words for basic furniture and the rooms of the house are important for talking about daily activities.
la casa – house
la mesa – table
la silla – chair
el sofá – couch/sofa
la cama – bed
You can use these words as you play with a doll house, or draw.  They are also fun to …