Using Spanish to talk about information that your child already knows is an effective way of exposing her to the…
Botas nuevas, by Guido Van Genechten, is the Spanish edition of New Boots. It is the story of a child…
This online game teaches children the parts of the face and head in Spanish. It can also teach other common…
Language and culture are inseparable. The Catholic church has a strong presence in Spanish-speaking countries, and many traditions center around…
This children’s song in Spanish, Barquito de papel, was written by Cuban composer and pianist Enriqueta Almanza in the 1940s. …
I love these P’kolino multi-solution puzzles for teaching body parts and colors in Spanish. There are many ways to do…
Talking to your dog or cat in Spanish when your children are listening is a good way to expose children…
These activities are made by the Asociación de Educadores Infantiles to teach colors to native Spanish speakers. The activities have…
Teaching my three children Spanish as they were growing up, I would not have predicted that the language would add…
Escoge una mascota (choose a pet) is an interactive online activity that exposes children to lots of Spanish vocabulary and…
Children naturally play with language as they learn, experimenting with Spanish rhyme and rhythm. In English, they say “See ya…
This is a set of activities designed for native Spanish speakers to practice farm animal vocabulary and numbers. The activities…
This song in Spanish is about rowing a boat to find a lost love. It is also a hand-clapping game…
Weather (el tiempo in Spanish) dictates the clothes children wear, the things they do, and the places they play. Talking…
Talking about pictures is a good way to speak Spanish with your child. The images give the Spanish words context…
This is an entertaining activity in any language. At jacksonpollock.org your child (and you!) can paint in the style of…
This traditional Spanish children’s song is about a monkey who likes his lettuce ironed, without any wrinkles, and with lime…
This game is designed to teach opposites to native Spanish speakers, but it is also a great online game for…
The Spanish verb querer, to want, can be used in many daily interactions with your child. In Spanish, verbs change…
Children sing this short song to the tune of La bamba as they wash their hands. The idea is that…
In Spanish, verbs change to match the subject of the sentence. Children learn Spanish verb forms if they are exposed…
This video, made for Spanish-speaking preschoolers, is perfect for learning Spanish color words at any age. Objects in a simple…
Children learn Spanish colors in context as they hear stories and play games. The words for colors are adjectives and…
Drawing, or coloring, with your child can be a wonderful Spanish language activity. The key is to talk about what…
Me gusta (I like it.). ¡Me gusta mucho! (I like it a lot!). No me gusta (I don’t like it.)…
Spring is here and it is time for parks and playgrounds. Add this Spanish playground vocabulary to your time outside…
Teaching a second language, as a parent or in a classroom setting, is hard work. Providing comprehensible input – language…
Look at the picture with your child. Read the questions that follow and answer them together. Do not worry about…
This Spanish song is short, simple and always popular with even my youngest groups. It lends itself to actions that…
Variations of familiar games are an easy way to incorporate Spanish into the day. The game Duck,Duck,Goose is a good…
Day and night, sun and moon – these natural rhythms establish a child’s sense of time and daily routine. It…
Look at the picture with your child. Read the questions that follow and answer them together. Don’t worry about understanding…
Here are some phrases to help you incorporate numbers in Spanish into your day. ¿Cuántos hay? – How many are…
I love this book! Each sentence begins Me gusta cuando (I like it when) but ends with a different everyday…
This simple Spanish circle activity is great for a family, a group of friends, day cares or classes. It uses…