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Un Elefante Se Balanceaba Lyrics and Activities
Un elefante se balanceaba is one of the best known Spanish children’s songs. It is a counting song and the rhyme helps children learn the words. With each verse, children add another elephant to the...
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Pepito Jokes for Spanish Learners
Jokes are a fun way to share language with kids learning Spanish, and Pepito jokes are probably the best known Spanish jokes for children. They are a part of the popular culture of Spanish-speaking...
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Spanish Baby Gifts: 6 Beautiful Language Presents
In recent months, I have had the good fortune to welcome several babies, and of course I choose Spanish baby gifts for children I know will be learning the language. These are beautiful presents for...
View ArticleTop Language News Stories of 2016
In spite of the divisiveness that dominated much of the news in 2016, there was remarkable consensus on the benefits of speaking more than one language. The press brought us stories on new research...
View ArticleSpanish YouTubers: Videos For Kids by Kids
Young native speakers of Spanish are creating content for YouTube, and their work is an excellent resource for kids learning the language. These Spanish YouTubers are children themselves, sharing their...
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Spanish Tongue Twisters: Book and Activities
Are you looking for an excellent collection of Spanish tongue twisters for children? In his picture book El torneo de trabalenguas / The Tongue Twister Tournament, author Nicolás Kanellos offers a...
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Spanish Infographics by Pictoline
Pictoline has an excellent selection of Spanish infographics. This Mexican-based news outlet presents information with engaging visual design and concise language. In addition to being lots of fun,...
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Multicultural Chapter Books: Emma is on the Air
Big News! Emma is on the Air is the first of a series of multicultural chapter books for grades 2-3. The books feature an enthusiastic 8-year-old protagonist who wants to become a TV reporter. Many...
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Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017
Welcome to our 4th Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Spanish Playground is honored to once again be a co-host for this important event. Multicultural Children’s Book Day raises awareness of the...
View ArticleRainbow Weaver: Bilingual Window to a Mayan World
Publisher Lee & Low has another wonderful bilingual picture books to share with children learning Spanish. Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del arcoíris by Linda Elovitz Marshall introduces kids to a world...
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Free Spanish Readers and Activity Books
Issuu is a digital publishing platform with many resources in Spanish. You can read the publications online and a large percentage are also available to download with a free account. Among the...
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Spanish TpT Stores: Top Teachers Sharing What Works
We all understand the enormous amount of quality input kids need to learn Spanish. We also know it takes time, more than we have, to create and find enough material. The answer? Collaboration!...
View Article10 Spanish Hand Clapping Games for Language Learners
Traditional Spanish hand clapping games combine language, movement, rhythm and culture. There are many juegos de manos (juegos de palmas, juegos de palmadas) with fun songs and actions, and children...
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Happy Spanish Songs for Summer Fun
Music is always one of the best and easiest ways to expose kids to Spanish. Happy Spanish songs also establish a positive mood, whether you are enjoying a day at home or traveling. Latin Grammy award...
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Spanish Nursery Rhyme Books by Canticos
There is a rich tradition of nursery rhymes and children’s songs in Spanish. My children grew up singing them, and my students have lots of favorites, too. Canticos brings these traditional verses to...
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Latino Picture Books for Home and Classroom
Latino picture books play an important role in sharing language and culture with children. A story can convey the strength of family ties and traditions. It also creates a rich context for...
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Culture Activities for Spanish Class: La Arpillera
Mundo de Pepita created these culture activities for Spanish class to introduce children to the art of the arpillera. I love it because they combine culture, hands-on language learning and reading....
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Spanish Greetings Game: Printable Board
We practice los saludos in every class, but I made this Spanish greetings game for my youngest students to take home. Of course, we played in class before I sent it home. It is a fun way to involve...
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Spanish Onomatopoeia for Kids
An onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates the sound that it describes. In Spanish, the word is onomatopeya. Spanish onomatopoeia can be a fun way to practice vocabulary, as you talk about...
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Food from Latin America: Roots of Culture
Many foods originated in Latin America and then spread around the globe, becoming essential ingredients of world cuisines. Learning about food from Latin America is an opportunity to learn language,...
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