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Comprehensible input in Spanish means giving kids Spanish they can understand: language delivered in context, with visuals, gestures, and repetition, so the meaning is clear. Do you want your kids to be fluent Spanish speakers? Are you going crazy trying to find classes, resources, and strategies that work? Let’s talk about comprehensible input. It changed […]
Learning the colors in Spanish is one of the first vocabulary skills children develop when learning a second language. Colors are everywhere in a child’s world, making them a natural way to build vocabulary, practice descriptive language, and connect new words with real-life experiences. The best way to teach Spanish colors is not through memorization […]
Counting and numbers are part of our daily life. It’s one of the first skills young children learn, and one of the very first topics you see when learning or teaching Spanish. Learning Spanish Numbers doesn’t have to be boring! If children are engaged and having fun, they’ll be identifying and using numbers in Spanish […]
One of my favorite things to use with my children are Spanish flashcards. I know what you’re thinking… the idea of sitting in front of your kid with a picture card so they can repeat it sounds very boring and pointless. I am just like you, all about teaching the target language in context. There […]
If you’ve tried to practice the alphabet in Spanish with your kids, you may have noticed something frustrating. They can sing the whole abecedario, but put a word in front of them and they’re stuck. That’s because singing letter names and actually reading are two different skills. Kids need the sounds, practiced in a sensible […]
Reading is often touted as a powerful tool for second language acquisition, and this holds especially true for raising bilingual children. It not only opens doors to a world full of adventure, imagination, and knowledge but also provides an enjoyable and easy way to learn a new language. Expensive programs and fancy apps are not […]