We created the Spanish YouTube series Buena Gente for language learners. These Spanish videos for beginners teach everyday language in…
Singing is such a fun, effective way to learn language! Of course, students need to understand what they are singing…
I really appreciate teachers who write elementary Spanish blogs! On social media, I can ask a question and get helpful…
I’ve been teaching for 30 years and have been lucky enough to see amazing changes in language education. We have…
Summer activity calendars are fun because there is something new to discover each day. They also divide Spanish learning into…
Are you homeschooling Spanish for multiple children? It can be a real challenge to meet the needs of all of…
I love Spanish. And I decided a while back that I want to pass that love of Spanish on to…
Doing crafts in Spanish class is a fun way to mix language and culture. Kids get lots of input (colors…
Yesterday morning, a parent raised a concern I hear over and over. He was worried learning Spanish might confuse his…
Dolphins are amazing! In addition, learning about these beautiful animals is an excellent way for Spanish learners to develop their…
Spanish for You! is a classroom-tested curriculum for grades 3-8. The program is theme-based and aligns with national foreign language…
Spring is a wonderful season to learn new Spanish words, because Spanish spring activities include vocabulary associated with weather, plants…
As you probably know, Teachers Pay Teachers has Spanish activities for many themes at different levels. I buy materials when…
Teaching preschool Spanish is wonderful! Preschoolers are active, curious little people ready to play and learn. However, many teachers contact…
If you teach Spanish to elementary students, you will love these books. Language Together publishes picture books specifically written to…
Kids need practice producing the Spanish they have learned. However, speaking practice can be hard to structure. It is much…
Mundo de Pepita created these culture activities for Spanish class to introduce children to the art of the arpillera. I…
I like activity calendars because I always appreciate a list of suggestions and new ideas. It is like making dinner;…
You are probably familiar with Scholastic’s Weekly Reader, but did you know that they publish a Spanish Weekly Reader for…
I work with several families who homeschool, so I appreciate how important it is to find the right program to…
Sonrisas Spanish is a communicative, standards-based curriculum for preschool and elementary school. For 20 years, Sonrisas has been the best…
Music is one of the best ways to help kids transition from one activity to the next. So, I use…
Teaching Spanish is rewarding, but it also takes a steady investment of time and energy. I hope this list of…
Issuu is a digital publishing platform with many resources in Spanish. You can read the publications online and a large…
In spite of the divisiveness that dominated much of the news in 2016, there was remarkable consensus on the benefits…
Children learn Spanish when they connect with the language and want to communicate with others. In other words, rich content…
Spanish learning in this country keeps getting better and better! My most recent find is a new preschool Spanish program…
I’m always excited to hear about quality programs for teaching Spanish to children. I recently learned of ¡Hola! Playgroup, a…
Language Together publishes books for Spanish learners. These fun little books come in sets and are excellent for emerging readers…
Fun for Spanish Teachers has wonderful materials for children learning Spanish. I’m highlighting two of their resources – printable mini-books…
At Spanish Playground, we are dedicated to supporting parents as they help their children learn Spanish. I am so happy…
Teaching language draws on all our skills. We apply our creativity and abilities to what we know about learning language…
Are you looking for some great songs to help kids learn Spanish? Spanish for You! has recently added music to…
Debbie Annett is the author of Spanish for You!, a curriculum for home or class use for grades 3-8. She…
One of the best ways to teach Spanish is by using a variety of activities related to a content theme. Using…
I am so happy to be able to share a resource for teaching language through cultural content to upper elementary…
Have you been considering starting homeschool Spanish? The second half of the school year is an excellent opportunity to include…
Recetas graciosas y saludables by Graciela Castellanos has simple recipes in Spanish. Best of all, these recipes are extension activities…
The materials featured in this post now require a log-in. They are no longer available to the public. For that…
I’m happy to be participating in the Creative Kids Culture Blog Hop and bringing you an set of Spanish homeschool…
Languages4Kidz publishes curricula and children’s books for both elementary Spanish and English learners. I am excited about their elementary Spanish…
I have recently had the pleasure of working with Calico Spanish Homeschool Learning Series Level A. What a great program…
This free Spanish workbook has exercises for children learning to read. It can be a useful supplement for early readers…
This fall Spanish for You! released a new themed content package called Mi Vida. If you are looking for a…
Parents often ask me how they can help Spanish learners if they only speak English. There is no denying that…
Spanish for You! is a curriculum for grades 3-8. It is an elementary Spanish program for self-study, homeschool, or classroom…
At Spanish Playground, we are big fans of Rockalingua. We are happy that their great songs are now available on…
Are you looking for Spanish resources to use with kids this summer? Or maybe thinking about fall and how to…
Spanish Champs has recently released a Level 2 curriculum. This program builds on the company’s first level of Spanish for…
This review was contributed by Brooks Lindner from Sonrisas Spanish School. He writes about the Spanish story La sorpresa de…
Rockalingua is an educational website with songs, videos and other materials to teach Spanish to children in the elementary grades…
Sing ‘n Speak Spanish has a new CD of Spanish learning songs for kids. I wrote about their great little…
This review was contributed by Brooks Lindner from Sonrisas Spanish School. He writes about the Spanish story Adivina cuánto te…
The New Year is a time for taking stock and setting goals. If you have a child learning Spanish, or…
Spanish for You! has just added a Spanish Christmas lesson set with 10 days of lessons and materials. They are…
Monarca Language offers an extensive selection of printable materials for teaching preschool Spanish. The units are designed for children 2-6…
La vaca que decía oink by Bernard Most is a story in Spanish for children. This book review was contributed by…
Disclosure: Whistlefritz sent me a copy of Spanish Lesson Plans for Kids so that I could write the following article…
I have had several readers ask for my impression of the Spanish Champs program, so I was thrilled when the…
For the last few months I have had the pleasure of getting to know the Sonrisas Spanish School Preschool and…