I get emails from parents on a regular basis asking me which Spanish learning apps I recommend for young children…
Las plantas is a short video conversation about plants in Spanish. Juan and Pamela talk about planting seeds to introduce…
It’s May, and it’s beautiful. This month is going to be a hard one in many ways, but spring is…
Spring is on the way, and Los pollitos dicen is the perfect song to sing with language learners. Children sing…
African American history is the history of this nation, yet it is rarely present in our Spanish language children’s books…
Learning about food from Spanish-speaking countries is an important part of learning language and understanding culture. It’s an excellent way…
Are you looking for a Day of the Dead reading for Spanish students? If so, check out these two readings…
This Día de los Muertos video is a short conversation about building a Day of the Dead altar. This tradition is…
I’m in Mexico right now making educational videos. Everywhere there are signs that Día de los Muertos will be here…
It is important for Spanish learners to use the language to learn about other disciplines. The ACTFL World Language Readiness…
The Day of the Dead is a rich, complex tradition. That’s why one of the best ways to share it…
I am fascinated by the traditional games children play in Mexico, Peru and Nicaragua. My children learned many traditional Mexican…
I recently made these two roll-and-answer dice games to practice words related to winter clothes and weather. You can find…
One of my favorite activities with children learning Spanish is to act out short dramatic poems. Here are two Spanish…
Use this Day of the Dead Spanish reading activity with elementary students to practice language skills and raise awareness of…
The United States has states, cities, rivers and mountains with names in Spanish. Looking at the meaning of Spanish place…
Puerto Rico is 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, making its area about 3,500 square miles, the third largest…
Doing crafts in Spanish class is a fun way to mix language and culture. Kids get lots of input (colors…
We are so happy to be able to share these free printable Mother’s Day cards in Spanish. They are beautiful…
Spring is a wonderful season to learn new Spanish words, because Spanish spring activities include vocabulary associated with weather, plants…
Bingo is lotería in Spanish, and it is an excellent language learning activity. Below you’ll find a printable Spanish Bingo…
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand is an award-winning author of children’s books. She is originally from Puerto Rico, and her works include…
As you probably know, Teachers Pay Teachers has Spanish activities for many themes at different levels. I buy materials when…
This Spanish snowman activity is a fun way to practice body parts, clothes and winter vocabulary. The printable pages have…
Spanish language gifts keep kids excited about learning. New books, games, music and toys are motivational, and they are also…
Graphic organizers help students see connections. For language learners, they also provide important support as they build sentences. Spanish vocabulary…
The Monarch butterfly life cycle and the migration to Mexico make excellent themes for Spanish learning. Talking about Monarchs, kids…
Día de los Muertos is full of color and images. It is also full of meaning! Be sure you include…
This Spanish Halloween infographic is excellent support for high-frequency words. You can use it for a variety of activities with…
Martí’s Song for Freedom/ Martí y sus versos por la libertad is a new bilingual picture book from Lee & Low…
Many foods originated in Latin America and then spread around the globe, becoming essential ingredients of world cuisines. Learning about…
Water has shaped history, and it will determine our future. So, use these resources for learning about water in Spanish.
Mundo de Pepita created these culture activities for Spanish class to introduce children to the art of the arpillera. I…
I try to find ways to connect kids with what they read and make Spanish relevant. The more they use…
There is a rich tradition of nursery rhymes and children’s songs in Spanish. My children grew up singing them, and…
Food words are some of the first vocabulary we teach language learners. Learning about food lets kids talk about likes…
Working with syllables is a good way to practice vocabulary. I do a variety of word-building activities where students fill…
I made this Spanish syllable counting activity for Valentine’s Day, because I wanted an easy, quick way to practice pronouncing…
Publisher Lee & Low has another wonderful bilingual picture books to share with children learning Spanish. Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del arcoíris…
In spite of the divisiveness that dominates much of the news, there is remarkable consensus on the benefits of speaking…
In 2017, I had the good fortune to welcome several babies, and of course I choose Spanish baby gifts for…
New Spanish language books, games, music or toys are excellent gifts for kids. Speaking and learning a language is fun…
Families count the days to Christmas in dozens of creative ways, from unwrapping Christmas books to doing Christmas activities. In…
The holiday season and many holiday meals are just around the corner, so this is an excellent time for children…
Pumpkins are one of my favorite parts of fall, and not only because they make delicious pie. Pumpkin activities in…
In Wisconsin, the leaves have turned and a lot of them are on the ground. Leaf activities in Spanish are…
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate moms and also to talk about family, emotions and daily routines with language…
Earth Day is an opportunity for children to learn more about our planet and understand their critical role in protecting…
Many Valentine’s Day activities incorporate language and can be adapted to Spanish learning. Try these hands-on Spanish Valentine games and…
I love how much language is a part of Valentine’s Day. Spanish candy hearts are one great example. I made…
On Valentine’s Day, we take time to tell our friends and family how much they mean to us. It is…
Are you planning a New Year’s celebration with friends and family? These Spanish New Year games are fun for kids…
Mariana Llanos is a Peruvian-born writer and mother of three. She has published six children’s books available in English and…
Did you know that 95.4% of American households give to charity? Giving Tuesday is a movement that speaks to the…
Speaking and learning Spanish is fun, and we want it to stay that way for kids. A new book or…
Drawing can be combined with easy Spanish reading for a fun comprehension activity. In this printable activity, kids do an…
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Fall, food, friends and family, and acknowledging and giving thanks for all we have. There…
I am in Nicaragua this week working on an early literacy project. Whenever I’m here, things are a little quieter…
Kids love Halloween! The costumes, the ritual of trick or treating with friends and family, the spookiness, and, of course…
I recently wrote about The Poetry Friday Anthology for Celebrations published by Pomelo Books. This wonderful collection has 156 poems…