I love talking about animals with Spanish learners because the kids have so much to say. Picture cards make it…
I love creating Spanish learning materials, but there are plenty of times I depend on publishers and colleagues. There is…
Ser and tener are some of the first verbs language learners understand and use on a regular basis. Of course…
If ever there has been a moment for practicing mindfulness, this is it. These are stressful days for everyone, including…
I get emails from parents on a regular basis asking me which Spanish learning apps I recommend for young children…
For many of us, the flip side of social distancing is more time at home to play with our families…
Spring is on the way, and Los pollitos dicen is the perfect song to sing with language learners. Children sing…
Have I mentioned recently how amazing the online community of Spanish teachers is? I’m sure I have, but I’m saying…
I recently discovered Lufi & Friends Spanish song books with built-in music, and they are fabulous! Children can push a…
Learning numbers in Spanish is more than learning to count. Counting is a good place to start, but numbers are…
Talking about flowers is a terrific way to learn colors in Spanish. In addition, kids learn other important Spanish vocabulary…
Spanish color words let kids describe their world and they also lend themselves to lots of fun activities. That’s why…
Hands-on learning is the best way to process language, so simple science experiments are perfect for children learning Spanish. Sink…
Reading is so important for building Spanish language skills! I love to read picture books and early readers with my…
If religion is a part of your family or school life it can be a valuable source of language for…
One of my favorite activities with children learning Spanish is to act out short dramatic poems. Here are two Spanish…
My students love moveable paper crafts! They are fascinated by anything that spins, opens, waves or flies. So, whenever possible…
I love apple activities in Spanish. For my classes, apples fit perfectly into a more general fall theme. Below you’ll…
Many tener expressions are common, everyday vocabulary, and my students learn the high-frequency vocabulary early. We use these phrases all…
One of the keys to learning a language is consistent exposure over time. A small amount of Spanish in different…
Children sing the traditional song Debajo de un botón throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It’s also an excellent song for language…
Fun for Spanish Teachers is one of my go-to resources. I have been teaching with Carolina’s fabulous materials for years…
If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for opportunities to expose children to Spanish. Of course…
We want all kids to enjoy reading, or having someone read to them. Many children like to keep track of…
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…
Yesterday morning, a parent raised a concern I hear over and over. He was worried learning Spanish might confuse his…
Spanish counting activities teach numbers and are also useful for teaching other vocabulary. I made these printable Spanish counting activities…
Spanish number games build skills and confidence with important vocabulary. Play these Spanish number games with your students to give…
When you’re raising kids, time flies. This is especially true when you are raising bilingual kids. Every day is an…
Spanish vocabulary picture cards help kids understand and learn new words. The pictures represent words so you do not have…
Teaching preschool Spanish is wonderful! Preschoolers are active, curious little people ready to play and learn. However, many teachers contact…
This Spanish Halloween infographic is excellent support for high-frequency words. You can use it for a variety of activities with…
We practice los saludos in every class, but I made this Spanish greetings game for my youngest students to take…
Routines are essential for classrooms and households, and they are also an opportunity learn language. One of the easiest ways…
Spanish hand washing songs are a good way to get more language into a day and cleaner hands. If kids…
Kids need practice producing the Spanish they have learned. However, speaking practice can be hard to structure. It is much…
Guessing a character by asking about physical description is an excellent language activity. Monarca Language is sharing a free download…
Spanish learners need the opportunity to practice using the words they know. As they practice speaking, they build confidence and…
There is a rich tradition of nursery rhymes and children’s songs in Spanish. My children grew up singing them, and…
Blowing soap bubbles is a fun way to learn new vocabulary or practice common words in a new context. Here…
Exploring art and artists provides a wonderful context for learning language. Although many of the artists we talk about in…
Music is one of the best ways to help kids transition from one activity to the next. So, I use…
These Spanish vowel songs teach the essential sounds of the language. As they sing, children learn to recognize the consistent…
Un elefante se balanceaba is one of the best known Spanish children’s songs. It is a counting song and the…
Spanish choosing rhymes add language to a classroom or household. Choosing rhymes are used to start games, but kids can…
I based this active Spanish color game on an activity kids do in P.E class. It works well for the…
Body parts are some of the easiest words to learn because kids can use their own bodies as a reference. …
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…
Music, movement and language are a winning combination. Given that, it makes sense for kids to learn verbs like saltar…
Spanish learning in this country keeps getting better and better! My most recent find is a new preschool Spanish program…
Mariana Iranzi’s song Hola Hello has easy Spanish words and a bright, upbeat sound, making it an excellent first song…
My students learn so much vocabulary when we do a community helpers theme! First, there are new verbs as we…
Singing is a wonderful way to start the day or a class. In a school setting, we sing Spanish greeting…
Today we are sharing a wonderful Spanish story PDF and a set of cut outs for telling the story. This…
Printable stacking dolls are a fun and easy way to practice Spanish size words and other vocabulary with early learners…
Kids practice listening all the time. When they listen to conversation, instructions, music, or a story they are developing their…
Last week I read Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle’s Oso Pardo, oso pardo ¿qué ves ahí? to a class…
This game with Spanish actions keeps kids laughing, moving and thinking. It is easy to make and play and can…