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The 100th Day of School is a milestone worth celebrating. Embark on a bilingual journey as we explore various activities designed to make the 100 days of school memorable and full of learning adventures. 1. Bilingual Songs for Counting to 100: Start the day with music! Find catchy songs that count to 100 in both […]
Thanksgiving in Spanish is el Día de Acción de Gracias. To wish someone a happy Thanksgiving, say ¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! It isn’t a traditional holiday in most Spanish-speaking countries, but many Latino families in the U.S. celebrate it, often adding their own dishes. It’s also an easy way to teach gratitude words, […]
In a Spanish classroom, the strategic use of labels in Spanish holds immense power in fostering language acquisition and creating an immersive learning environment. By incorporating comprehensible input from day one, using legible fonts and adding visually appealing elements, teachers can help students feel connected, minimize language barriers, and eliminate the panic that can arise […]
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 […]