When I began to teach in the late 80s, Stephen Krashen’s input hypothesis of second-language acquisition was revolutionizing language classes…
I recently discovered Lufi & Friends Spanish song books with built-in music, and they are fabulous! Children can push a…
I have a hard time finding Spanish picture books that deal with science concepts, so I was thrilled to discover…
I’m in Mexico right now making educational videos. Everywhere there are signs that Día de los Muertos will be here…
One of the things I enjoy most about writing Spanish Playground is the opportunity to stay on top of what’s…
Comprehensible input Spanish readers are a game changer in the classroom. Leveled readers in Spanish tell captivating stories and incorporate…
I’m always happy to find a good biography in Spanish because these books are a wonderful way to share culture…
The Day of the Dead is a rich, complex tradition. That’s why one of the best ways to share it…
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…
If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for opportunities to expose children to Spanish. Of course…
Spanish for You! is a classroom-tested curriculum for grades 3-8. The program is theme-based and aligns with national foreign language…
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand is an award-winning author of children’s books. She is originally from Puerto Rico, and her works include…
Lulu Delacre has added another title to her series of Spanish books for beginning readers. Rafi y Rosi ¡Piratas!, and…
Cinco Books is making fabulous children’s titles from Spanish-speaking countries available in the United States. At Spanish Playground, we believe…
Spanish language gifts keep kids excited about learning. New books, games, music and toys are motivational, and they are also…
I’m so excited about Mariana Iranzi’s new music! Her album Primavera brings us beautiful, educational songs for children. This album…
Syncretic Press is an independent Spanish publisher in the U.S.. They are partnering with authors and illustrators around the world…
If you teach Spanish to elementary students, you will love these books. Language Together publishes picture books specifically written to…
Stories by Gus on the Go is a free Spanish app for kids that carefully creates and delivers comprehensible input…
Have you ever read a child a Spanish book that is just too hard? It isn’t fun for the child…
Spanish yoga books are a wonderful addition to a classroom or home library. Nothing is more natural for children than…
Arriba Abajo is the latest album from 123 Andrés. These delightful songs for learning Spanish encourage language development as they…
Esteban de Luna, Baby Rescuer is wonderful book for any child, but is especially appropriate for Spanish learners. Through the…
There is a rich tradition of nursery rhymes and children’s songs in Spanish. My children grew up singing them, and…
Spanish Bananagrams is my family’s favorite word game. We’ve played since my children were little, and it is always a…
Mariana Llanos has just released Poesía Alada, a book of poetry and art for children. The release coincides with the…
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…
Not long after I started Spanish Playground, Adam Beck began writing his blog Bilingual Monkeys. As I read his early…
Are you looking for an excellent collection of tongue twisters in Spanish? In his picture book El torneo de trabalenguas…
Children learn Spanish when they connect with the language and want to communicate with others. In other words, rich content…
I’m always looking for toys and games to support literacy, so you can imagine how excited I am about this…
Spanish learning in this country keeps getting better and better! My most recent find is a new preschool Spanish program…
Millie va al espacio/Millie goes to space and Millie hace un nuevo amigo/Millie makes a new friend are bilingual books…
Monica Brown’s latest bilingual book featuring Marisol McDonald will delight children and bring a chorus of thanks from teachers and…
Reading aloud to children is one of the best ways to expose them to Spanish. Illustrations and the context of…
Language Together publishes books for Spanish learners. These fun little books come in sets and are excellent for emerging readers…
Arriba Abajo is a wonderful new CD by 123 Andrés. These songs have rich layers of music and language that…
Board books are the best way to get little hands holding books. With focused text and illustrations that support the…
At Spanish Playground, we are dedicated to supporting parents as they help their children learn Spanish. I am so happy…
Lee & Low Books publishes bilingual and Spanish-language children’s books rich in culture and content. Now, new books by Lulu…
I am so excited that Lee & Low is now publishing Lulu Delacre’s Spanish early reader books Rafi y Rosi…
The Place Where You Live / El lugar donde vives is a beautiful bilingual book about places and how we…
Cinco Puntos Press is a small, independent publishing company in El Paso, Texas. They publish many beautiful books rooted in…
Imaginaciones by Carolyn Clarke has 17 very short imaginary adventures told in easy Spanish. These read-aloud relaxation stories help children…
I am so happy to be able to share a resource for teaching language through cultural content to upper elementary…
Pacca Alpaca makes educational games for children. Both Pacca Alpaca Basic Language Learning app and Pacca Alpaca Travel Playtime app introduce…
Sonia De Los Santos recently released her debut album Mi viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island. This…
Speaking and learning Spanish is fun, and we want it to stay that way for kids. A new book or…
As parents, grandparents and teachers, we want kids to be proud of speaking two languages. We want them to see…
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…
Certain books have a difficult-to-define quality that makes them exceptional read alouds. Musical language, endearing characters and absorbing illustrations all…
I love recommending music that I know kids and parents will enjoy together. Hot Peas ‘N Butter makes that kind…
I recently wrote about The Poetry Friday Anthology for Celebrations published by Pomelo Books. This wonderful collection has 156 poems…
Adelante is the new CD by Grammy-award winning Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band. If you’re familiar with Lucky…
Family Language Learning: Learn Another Language, Raise Bilingual Children by Christine Jernigan is a practical guide to raising children with…