Feb 212010
 
More animals in Spanish - Más animales

I usually introduce a few common farm animals after talking about pets. el caballo – horse la vaca – cow el cerdo – pig la oveja – sheep el pato – duck After you have introduced the words, use them as you play with your child. Repetition over time is important for real learning.  Point out animals in books and videos, and try these activities. Using small toy animals or pictures of animals, hide both [...]

Feb 172010
 
Stickers for learning Spanish vocabulary

Stickers are a perfect way to practice the parts of the face.   My kids loved them, and we had several different kinds over the years.  These by Peaceable Kingdom Press are wonderful, and they are reusable. We also had a set called Funny Faces Funforms.    Be sure to say the words as you make the faces, and again when you are done with a face.  Have fun playing!