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Telling time in Spanish asks a lot of a young learner. Read the clock. Recognize the numbers. Count by fives. Now do all of that in Spanish, with grammar that doesn’t match English. That’s why kids get stuck. It’s not one skill. It’s three or four skills happening at once. The fix is to pull […]
Verbs in Spanish are words that represent actions. They are the heart and soul of sentences and one of the most challenging concepts for students to learn. Conjugating verbs requires a lot of practice in context, meaning in a way that makes sense to the student, not just through memorization or drills. How to Teach […]
Teaching about the weather in Spanish is a topic that can be easily integrated in the Spanish Classroom since day one. It is a simple concept that students can relate to, easily understand, and explore. Learning about the weather in Spanish helps children explore new vocabulary, improve speaking skills, and notice patterns in language. Once […]
Did you know most kids can name a circle and a square in Spanish before they can count to ten? That’s because shapes in Spanish, known as figuras geométricas, show up everywhere in a child’s world, long before formal lessons ever begin. Teaching shapes in Spanish isn’t just about vocabulary. It’s one of those rare […]
The Five Senses in Spanish is a great thematic unit to use in the Spanish Classroom. Little children are naturally driven to explore the world around them, and they do it through their five senses. Because language acquisition happens through repeated exposure to the language used in different contexts multiple times, all the input children […]
Nursery rhymes in Spanish are a great tool to teach Spanish. The simple lyrics, catchy beat, repetitive and rhyming nature of words make it fun, engaging and easy for students to remember. They help develop reading and listening skills at an early age. Plus, they promote creativity, social interaction, and physical development. Why teach Nursery […]