I love the power of a familiar story for language learning, and fairy tales have an added dimension of magic…
If ever there has been a moment for practicing mindfulness, this is it. These are stressful days for everyone, including…
I’m so excited about this fabulous source for Spanish nonfiction children’s books. The Creative Company has three divisions that publish nonfiction…
Podcasts are an excellent way to increase exposure to Spanish. In addition to authentic podcasts on a wide range of…
My granddaughter is 13 months old now. I take care of her for her busy lawyer parents, so baby books…
Las plantas is a short video conversation about plants in Spanish. Juan and Pamela talk about planting seeds to introduce…
We still don’t know what the fall of 2020 will look like in terms of Spanish learning at school, but…
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It’s been clear for some time that the future of texts is digital, and that we will all access Spanish…
With schools closed across the country, teachers are doing their best to move instruction online. Spanish video lessons are one…
Teachers know reading is essential to developing language proficiency, but we often struggle to integrate sufficient reading into our classes…
Have I mentioned recently how amazing the online community of Spanish teachers is? I’m sure I have, but I’m saying…
African American history is the history of this nation, yet it is rarely present in our Spanish language children’s books…
Season 3 of the Spanish series Buena gente follows Sandra and Alejandro as they deal with new neighbors and prepare…
When I began to teach in the late 80s, Stephen Krashen’s input hypothesis of second-language acquisition was revolutionizing language classes…
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As teachers, we set the stage for language acquisition by providing comprehensible input. Techniques that expose learners to comprehensible input…
We know that language learning depends on comprehensible input through reading and listening. So, why not incorporate both kinds of…
If you’re going to be teaching AP Spanish, there is a good chance you’re excited about the class, but also…
Reading is one of the best ways to learn a language, and Spanish books for beginners are an important part…
Comprehensible input Spanish readers are a game changer in the classroom. Leveled readers in Spanish tell captivating stories and incorporate…
It is important for Spanish learners to use the language to learn about other disciplines. The ACTFL World Language Readiness…
A good elementary Spanish curriculum makes teaching more effective and easier. With a well-structured scope and sequence, a Spanish curriculum…
Singing is such a fun, effective way to learn language! Of course, students need to understand what they are singing…
I’ve been teaching for 30 years and have been lucky enough to see amazing changes in language education. We have…
Spanish for You! is a classroom-tested curriculum for grades 3-8. The program is theme-based and aligns with national foreign language…
If you teach Spanish to elementary students, you will love these books. Language Together publishes picture books specifically written to…
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…
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…
At Spanish Playground, we are dedicated to supporting parents as they help their children learn Spanish. I am so happy…
Are you looking for some great songs to help kids learn Spanish? Spanish for You! has recently added music to…
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…
Before I wrote this review, I had the pleasure of working with Calico Spanish Homeschool Learning Series Level A. What…
This fall Spanish for You! released a new themed content package called Mi Vida. If you are looking for a…
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…
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…
Spanish for You! has just added a Spanish Christmas lesson set with 10 days of lessons and materials. They are…
I wrote about the free Spanish learning songs on Rockalingua a few months ago. Recently, I checked out their new…
Monarca Language offers an extensive selection of printable materials for teaching preschool Spanish. The units are designed for children 2-6…
I am so pleased that Whistlefritz has created lesson plans to use with their wonderful videos and songs. This award-winning…
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…
If you are looking into elementary school curricula, you should know that Spanish for You! has added additional lesson plans…
In this guest post, Laura Anaya de Zuchovicki, founder of the Spanish curriculum Conversa Books, writes about her inspiration to…
In these songs from the Sing ‘n Speak Spanish curriculum, music and lyrics come together for fun, effective language learning…
Spanish for You! is an elementary Spanish curriculum. If you are considering a curriculum, this is a good time to…