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Spanish4KiddosLesson Planning Tools and Resources for Bilingual EducatorsWhether you use a digital format or a paper form of lesson plan, what are some effective ways to help you reduce time in lesson planning? Have you heard that AI or artificial intelligence has become a common way to lesson plan in education?
Yes, AI technology is now a fundamental part of education. While there are still some areas to improve, this type of technology is making waves in education.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/tools-for-lesson-planning-for-bilingual-educators/ for more fun ideas about lesson planning and resources. ...
2024-02-0809 min
Spanish4KiddosSpring Bilingual Reading Season 9 TRAILERHi, my name is Barbara. I’m the owner and founder of Spanish4Kiddos, and your host for today’s show.
Join me for Season 9 of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. I’ll be sharing fun bilingual stories for the spring season.
Listen to fun episodes and watch exclusive videos, quick strategies to help bilingual students, and so much more.
Spring time is the opportunity to spruce up bilingual reading and activities. Refresh this season with fun bilingual stories in English and Spanish.
2024-02-0800 min
Spanish4KiddosThe Gingerbread Play Day Bilingual Read AloudWhat can you do on a snowy day? Play in the snow with your gingerbread and snowmen friends. Invite along other friends to join on the fun.
Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-holiday-resources-ultimate-guide/ for more fun ideas and resources.
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2023-12-0904 min
Spanish4KiddosThanksgiving Bilingual Read AloudGobble, gobble! The Thanksgiving friends are getting for a party. In this episode, the Thanksgiving friends get together and collaborate to bring a happy celebration.
Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-holiday-resources-ultimate-guide/ for more fun ideas and resources.
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2023-11-0206 min
Spanish4KiddosHalloween Bilingual Read AloudIn this video episode, count along the numbers in English and Spanish for Halloween. Whether you use bilingual counting in either language, reading together this story is not-so-spooky.
Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-holiday-resources-ultimate-guide/ for more fun ideas and resources.
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Other fun episodes:
Boo! Halloween Pumpkins Here and There Bilingual Read Aloud - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PO4xIrSGOibWfh8uepSl2?si=e337ab9a30424bb2 ...
2023-09-2704 min
Spanish4KiddosSpanish Bilingual Read Aloud BONUSIn this bonus episode, you’ll watch and listen to a fun brief story about Halloween. In this short episode, you get to experience videos in English and Spanish.
The S4K Membership offers many wonderful English-Spanish stories, printables, lessons, and fun ways to learn Spanish. Try a free trial today - https://spanish4kiddos.com/pricing/
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2023-09-0602 min
Spanish4KiddosBack to School Bilingual Read Aloud StoriesBack to school can be an exciting time. How can you prepare for that first day back to school?
In this episode, discover useful tips to encourage bilingual students to get ready with fun stories and activities.
Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/back-to-school-resources/ for more fun ideas and resources.
Other fun back-to-school episodes:
Little Monkeys Want to Go to School - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4usreXj96d8TH9DNz4uQxH?si=ODnPRhFaSn-WmBFwWbI_HQ
My First Day as a Bili...
2023-08-0909 min
Spanish4KiddosBack to School Tips and Read-AloudBack to school can be an exciting time. How can you prepare for that first day back to school?
In this episode, discover useful tips to encourage bilingual students to get ready with fun stories and activities.
Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/back-to-school-resources/ for more fun ideas and resources.
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2023-08-0808 min
Spanish4KiddosFall Bilingual Reading Season 8 TRAILERHi, my name is Barbara. I’m the owner and founder of Spanish4Kiddos.
Join me for Season 8 of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. I’ll be sharing fun bilingual stories for the fall season.
Listen to fun episodes and watch exclusive videos, quick strategies to help bilingual students, and so much more. Warm up and get cozy this season with fun bilingual stories in English and Spanish.
So, join me as we read together fun stories and more.
Let’s have fun...
2023-08-0100 min
Spanish4KiddosSummer Tips to Refresh for Back to SchoolSummer is the ideal time to relax and enjoy the warm weather. However, as back-to-school rolls in, there are a few things you might want to refresh.
Consider these tips that can help your bilingual student with back to school. Summer may be coming to a close, but learning still continues. So, take a few moments to refresh skills that otherwise may go unnoticed. And prepare for a bright new school year.
As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more.
2023-07-1904 min
Spanish4KiddosThe Chores Bilingual Read AloudDo you help feed your pet? Or do you help with chores in general? Then, this bilingual story is for you.
In this episode, read along with common chores you can do around the house. This bilingual story helps with Spanish vocabulary, action verbs, and sentence structure.
As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more.
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2023-07-1605 min
Spanish4KiddosBugs Everywhere Bilingual Read AloudThe summer season can bring many insects. What are some fun ways to learn about insects with Spanish reading and activities?
Find out in this episode how to incorporate summer themes like insects into your Spanish learning.
Are you part of the free summer bilingual reading challenge? Get fun printables and bilingual stories to start your summer reading.
Enroll at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-summer-reading-challenge/
Other fun episodes:
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2023-06-2004 min
Spanish4KiddosPirates on a Treasure Hunt Bilingual Read AloudWhat do pirates see when they are on an adventure? Oh, the many exciting things they see! Discover how little pirates see different objects and places in this English-Spanish story.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-summer-stories-for-kids/ for more fun summer learning ideas.
The transcript is available at the end of the episode.
Other fun summer episodes:
Episode 6: Argh! Bilingual Story About Pirates - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0k6SN69m2LnRPk02OfpHvw?si=e8c48bf715fd4...
2023-05-2509 min
Spanish4KiddosSummer Bilingual Reading Season 7 TRAILERHi, my name is Barbara. I’m the owner and founder of Spanish4Kiddos.
Join me for Season 7 of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. I’ll be sharing fun bilingual stories for the summer season.
Listen to fun episodes and watch exclusive videos, quick strategies to help bilingual students, and so much more. Chill this summer season with fun bilingual stories.
So, join me as we read together fun stories and more.
Let’s have fun learning Spanish!
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2023-05-2400 min
Spanish4KiddosUsing Ocean Life as a Bilingual ThemeUsing ocean life as a theme is a wonderful way to incorporate Spanish learning with the vocabulary of sea turtle life cycles and other marine animals.
Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/sea-turtle-bilingual-reading/ for more fun ideas.
Other ocean life episodes:
Splash Into Simmer Reading with the Ocean Life Read-Aloud: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AShJ9GBCxdRKEyQxognYw?si=cnY68xdTRBuPdnUjesLtjw
The Ocean Life Bilingual Read-Aloud: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vpv90V8cbh3LyG75FYaex?si=7...
2023-05-0606 min
Spanish4KiddosHow to Use Earth Day as a Bilingual LessonEarth Day celebration is a fantastic way to deepen Spanish learning. Besides learning about recycling and other environmental lessons, you can include other activities too.
Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/earth-day-resources/ for more fun ideas.
As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/
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2023-04-1608 min
Spanish4KiddosEaster Bunny Bilingual Read AloudGenerate a wonder of learning with this fun Easter theme. Along with reading this story in English and Spanish, bilingual readers practice sight words for in-depth learning.
Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/easter-bunny-bilingual-reading-activities/ for more fun ideas.
As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more.
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2023-04-0505 min
Spanish4KiddosSpring Learning Ideas and ReadingHow can you use a spring theme to captivate the attention of your bilingual learners? With simple lessons and activities, you can create a meaningful learning experience.
Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/learning-activities/spring-season/ for more fun ideas.
When you enroll in the Exclusive Member Area for Language course, your bilingual students get amazing stories in English and Spanish. A special place to find comprehensive Spanish lessons, stories, strategies, and fun ways to learn Spanish.
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2023-03-1507 min
Spanish4KiddosJungle Animals Spanish Lesson and Read AloudWhat are fun ways to talk about wild animals and their habitats? Try this short and cute bilingual story in English and Spanish to introduce terms and simple reading strategies.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/wild-animals-bilingual-reading/ for more fun ideas.
This bilingual story and others are available to Spanish4Kiddos members or students of the Exclusive Member Area. A special place to find comprehensive Spanish lessons, stories, strategies, and fun ways to learn Spanish.
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2023-03-1106 min
Spanish4KiddosLearning About Spanish Colors Bilingual ReadingSpanish colors is a fun way to begin learning Spanish. In this quick English and Spanish story, follow along with two friends as they learn Spanish colors.
Visit the Free Spanish Class for Kids at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/free-spanish-class-for-kids/ for more fun ideas, strategies, and ways to learn and teach Spanish.
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2023-02-1505 min
Spanish4KiddosLet Down Your Hair Rapunzel Bilingual Read AloudWho can help Rapunzel from the tower if she lets down her hair? Find out in this classic tale of Rapunzel and her adventures.
Visit the Free Spanish Class for Kids at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/free-spanish-class-for-kids/ for more fun ideas, strategies, and ways to learn and teach Spanish.
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2023-02-0905 min
Spanish4KiddosLesson Planning Tips for Bilingual EducatorsHow easy is it to organize your lesson plans? Sometimes it’s challenging.
And, other times, you just don’t know where to start.
In this episode, you’ll learn three easy takeaways you can implement for your lesson planning.
These tips will encourage you to write your lesson plan with ease and less headache.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/lesson-plan-resources-for-bilingual-educators/ for more fun ideas, strategies, and ways to learn and teach Spanish.
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2023-01-1212 min
Spanish4KiddosSpring Time of Renewal Bilingual Reading Season 6 TRAILERHi, my name is Barbara. I’m the owner and founder of Spanish4Kiddos.
Join me for Season 6 of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. I’ll be sharing fun bilingual stories for the spring season.
Listen to fun episodes and watch exclusive videos, quick strategies to help bilingual students, and so much more. The spring season is a time to refresh and renew.
So, join me as we read together fun stories and more.
Let’s have fun learning Spanish!
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2023-01-1100 min
Spanish4KiddosA Holiday Bilingual Read AloudHo Ho Ho Happy Holidays! In this fun English and Spanish bilingual read-aloud, bilingual readers enjoy an adorable story.
Santa’s helpers need to get toys for little boys and girls around the world. But they need help!
Bilingual readers learn more than dual-language reading. Take-away lessons are Spanish vocabulary, sight words, and elements of a story.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/interactive-holiday-activities/ for more fun ideas to learn Spanish and stories.
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2022-12-1305 min
Spanish4KiddosGobble, gobble! A Thanksgiving Bilingual Read AloudThanksgiving is a wonderful time to talk about gratitude and being thankful. There are so many fun lessons that you can do with a Thanksgiving theme.
Besides creating fun crafts for Thanksgiving, try using this holiday theme for Spanish learning. You can easily integrate fun games like scavenger hunts and matching.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/thanksgiving-bilingual-story-and-resources/ for more fun bilingual reading ideas and strategies.
Try the Exclusive Member Area for a more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.
See more at https://spanish4...
2022-11-1506 min
Spanish4KiddosBoo! Halloween Pumpkins Here and There Bilingual Read AloudWhere do pumpkins go for Halloween? They go around and visit fun places here and there.
In this bilingual read-aloud, you’ll get to listen to a cute Halloween story.
Themes like Halloween or holidays are fun starter lessons to learn other topics. In this bilingual reading, bilingual readers learn bilingual vocabulary and Spanish sentence structure.
Visit the blog archive at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/learning-activities/fall-season/ for more fun bilingual reading ideas and strategies.
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2022-10-1405 min
Spanish4KiddosA Day at the Zoo Bilingual StoryWhat’s a fun way to learn Spanish animals and their habitats than a visit to the zoo? Well, at least in virtual form.
The bilingual story, A Day at the Zoo, opens up children's imagination as they explore various animals in the text.
Giraffes are tall and have long tongues for eating. And, seals use their whiskers to find food.
Bilingual listeners can find these and other fascinating animals in this episode.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/day-at-the-zoo-bilingual-story/ for more fun bilingual reading ideas and strat...
2022-09-2206 min
Spanish4KiddosA Time to Harvest: A Fall Bilingual StoryFall or autumn is an amazing season, full of colors, harvest, and learning. How can you encourage bilingual readers to learn more about autumn?
Bilingual readers will learn about the wonders of harvest time and why it’s important. Perhaps, you visit a pumpkin patch or a farmer’s market.
That time can be a great way to learn about harvest time. Also, it’s an excellent opportunity to learn Spanish too.
Besides learning new vocabulary, use this bilingual story to learn about Spanish letters and sounds.
Visit the blog at https://s...
2022-09-0506 min
Spanish4KiddosLittle Monkeys Want to Go to SchoolEase that anxiety of returning to school with this fun bilingual read-aloud in English and Spanish. These little monkeys are anxious about school. They’re so excited they wonder about and explore many aspects of school.
So enjoy this cute bilingual story just in time for back-to-school or the first week of school.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-back-to-school-read-aloud/ to explore other activities for back to school.
Explore the Back to School Spanish4Kiddos archives for more fun resources - https://spanish4kiddos.co...
2022-08-0905 min
Spanish4KiddosBack to School and Fall Bilingual Reading Season 5 TRAILERHi, my name is Barbara. I’m the owner and founder of Spanish4Kiddos.
Join me for Season 5 of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. I’ll be sharing fun bilingual stories for back-to-school and the fall season.
Listen to fun stories, quick strategies to help bilingual students, and so much more. Back to school is the time for a fresh start and new beginnings.
So, let’s have fun learning Spanish!
Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.
See more at https://spanish4kiddos...
2022-07-2700 min
Spanish4KiddosCelebrate the Fourth of July with a Fun Bilingual Read AloudHave fun celebrating the Fourth of July with this bilingual read-aloud. Bilingual readers can enjoy this adorable story by listening or watching the video.
The video contains both English and Spanish texts that you can follow along with the story.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-sight-words-patriotic-activities/ for more fun summer reading ideas to encourage bilingual readers.
Also, sign up for the Free Bilingual Summer Reading Challenge for amazing bilingual stories, prizes, activities, and more fun summer learning.
More info at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-summer-reading-challenge/
Enroll in the Spanish Summer Reading...
2022-06-2902 min
Spanish4KiddosFourth of July Celebration Bilingual Read AloudWhat are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July with young bilingual readers? Besides using a bilingual text, you can create various fun activities.
Use word matching after you read the text and look for those terms.
Add a scavenger hunt list of keywords from the text.
Create a patriotic wreath and use it to match bilingual terms.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-sight-words-patriotic-activities/ for more fun summer reading ideas to encourage bilingual readers.
Also, sign up for the Free Bilingual Summer Reading Challenge for amazing bilingual stories, prizes, activities, and more fun...
2022-06-2705 min
Spanish4KiddosNatalia Simons and Bilingual Reading of The Spanglish Girl and Mexiglish GirlHow can bilingual literature support reading at home or in the classroom? I chat with Natalia Simons from Bilingo Books about that.
In her latest books, The Spanglish Girl and Mexiglish Girl, the characters immerse into the language. The young bilingual girls enjoy learning about Hispanic traditions and being bilingual.
Natalia’s Biography:
Natalia Simons was born in England to a Spanish mother and an English father. She grew up bilingual and spent every summer in a quaint village in Spain with my grandparents and many cousins. She has always loved languages and di...
2022-06-2317 min
Spanish4KiddosA Dinosaurs Tale Bilingual Read AloudAargh! In this bilingual story, young bilingual readers can learn about dinosaurs using a simple fun, informational text.
Along with the story, there are adorable after-reading activities you can do. From learning Spanish sight words to writing tips, this bilingual story is ideal for summer learning.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/dinosaur-bilingual-read-aloud-story/ for fun summer reading ideas to encourage bilingual readers.
Check out the Spanish Bilingual Story Set: Earth History for more fun informational texts about dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, planets, and stars - https://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-bilingual-story-set/
2022-06-2006 min
Spanish4KiddosMiriam Campbell from Skills for Connections and Bubble DoubleSocial-emotional learning skills are necessary for the classroom or homeschool group to help students with difficult emotions or feelings. Today, Miriam Campbell shares her tips for SEL and her book, Bubble Double.
Miriam discusses how a ‘bubble’ can actually support students with friendships and relationships. This approach is a wonderful way to help special education students to express their emotions in a healthy way.
Miriam Campbell Biography:
Miriam Campbell is a Speech Therapist, Social Worker, Teacher, and mom who supports therapists, teachers and parents in helping their kids develop ‘Skills for Co...
2022-06-0811 min
Spanish4KiddosDr. Dawn Menge and the Adventures of Dragon’s Breath and Queen VernitasSummer reading can be adventurous. Dr. Dawn Menge discusses her books of marvelous characters that venture into amazing adventures.
In her stories, Dragon’s Breath and Queen Vernitas, characters explore different places while learning valuable lessons. The series of adventures help characters develop emotional skills to understand valuable life lessons.
Dr. Dawn Menge’s Biography:
Dr. Dawn Menge is the creator of the Queen Vernita’s Visitors educational series and Dragon’s Breath, which has won over 70 international awards including the Special Recognition champion Award from Conquering Disabilities with film, Best boo...
2022-06-0618 min
Spanish4KiddosLearning About Human Body Parts Bilingual TermsEncouraging bilingual learners to develop vocabulary can be fun with activities that encourage specific language skills. Besides using rhyming, you can also use silly songs.
In learning bilingual body parts, you chant to the traditional Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes song or clap to the lyrics.
In this brief bilingual story, bilingual readers learn about the different words for common body parts. You can also use this lesson for matching or a cut-and-paste activity.
Listen to the Spanish Five Senses Bilingual Reading to deepen students’ understanding of the five senses by learning the body pa...
2022-05-3007 min
Spanish4KiddosUsing How-To Instructional Text for Bilingual ReadingImplementing different instructional texts can encourage bilingual learners to read. Using how-to instructional bilingual texts helps students grasp the sequence of events and instructions.
Perhaps, using projects can sometimes be challenging for bilingual learners. There are many steps to follow, and they may wonder how to start. Use simple projects like making s’mores or a bird feeder to encourage following a sequence of events.
In this brief bilingual story, bilingual readers practice moving from one sequence of events to another. The little bear cubs follow mama bear step-by-step until they reach their destination. This act...
2022-05-2706 min
Spanish4KiddosSplash into Summer Reading with the Ocean Life Read-AloudDiscover the wonders of the ocean with this fun bilingual reading in English and Spanish. As part of the summer reading challenge for bilingual readers, this bilingual story is ideal to start your summer reading.
Check out these lessons and reading ideas:
Ocean Animal Names in Spanish - includes a list of ocean zones and ocean animal terms as well as ideas to use the ocean as part of your bilingual lesson. Learn more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/ocean-animal-names-in-spanish/
Spanish Ocean Life Collection - includes English-Spanish bilingual story with writing practice, printables, and various activities. See more at https...
2022-05-1302 min
Spanish4KiddosThe Ocean Life Bilingual Read-AloudStart summer reading with this informational text about ocean life. Bilingual readers learn about various marine organisms that live in the ocean and their special features.
Along with this bilingual story, you can also add other after-reading activities like matching, puzzles, and virtual field trips.
Check out these lessons and reading ideas:
Ocean Animal Names in Spanish - includes a list of ocean zones and ocean animal terms as well as ideas to use the ocean as part of your bilingual lesson. Learn more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/ocean-animal-names-in-spanish/
Spanish Ocean Life Collection...
2022-05-0904 min
Spanish4KiddosHow to Make S'mores: A Camping Bilingual StorySummer is a refreshing time to relax and take a moment to renew. After all, school is out and learning is done. Well, that’s what the kiddos like to think. However, every summer students go into the summer slide.
The summer slide is the loss of learning during the summer break. Perhaps, your children may experience a lack of engagement or get bored easily.
That is why encouraging your children to participate in summer camps helps them to regain that learning loss. You can enroll in free programs that have summer storytimes, activities, and re...
2022-05-0206 min
Spanish4KiddosSolar System and the Earth Bilingual ReadingEarth is a unique planet that sustains life. Learning about outer space can be a fun experience.
However, having to memorize many challenging words is not.
In this bilingual story, you’ll learn about the planets and Earth. Then, discover how Earth is special in many ways.
Many of these features include knowing about planets, space, and the Sun.
Then, add fun activities to integrate Spanish learning based on the reading.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-solar-system-and-earth-read-aloud/ for more fun “out of this world” reading and activities.
Try the...
2022-04-2207 min
Spanish4KiddosAnts Take Over the Picnic! Bilingual ReadingHow do little ants enjoy a picnic? Find out in this adorable bilingual story the amazing things ants can do. This English-Spanish text is ideal to start summer reading camp.
Enjoy bilingual stories that can also engage students with after-reading comprehension and activities.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-activities/ for more fun bilingual summer stories.
Other summer ideas include:
Bilingual Summer Reading Challenge - https://spanish4kiddos.com/?s=summer+reading
Spanish Summer Reading Camp - https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/
Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.
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2022-04-0504 min
Spanish4KiddosThe Life Cycle of the Ladybug Bilingual ReadingCreate a wondrous adventure of learning with life cycles. For instance, with the ladybug's life cycle, young bilingual readers experience how ladybugs grow.
But, they also discover how essential these tiny bugs are for plants to survive. While the life cycle of the ladybug has four simple stages, each part is crucial to the development of the ladybug. This bilingual reading encourages students to develop various language and science skills as part of any informational text.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/ladybug-bilingual-learning-activities/ for more fun ideas about ladybugs and cute activities.
Other life cycles to consider:
Spanish b...
2022-03-2606 min
Spanish4KiddosThe Little Red Riding Hood Bilingual Read-AloudThe Grimm brothers’ stories were so popular during their time. But, how can these children’s stories be scary yet fascinating to read? In this bilingual version of the story, discover how this traditional tale can help bilingual readers learn about story elements and comprehension.
This version of Little Red Riding Hood takes bilingual readers into the concept of helping and understanding how to ask for help. Likewise, your bilingual readers get to explore the five elements of a story in English and Spanish.
Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/litt...
2022-03-1406 min
Spanish4KiddosIsai Gutierrez and “Miguel Goes to Eagle School” Learning to Follow Your DreamsIn this episode, I chat with Isai Gutierrez about his book, Miguel Goes to Eagle School. Overcoming difficult situations is not easy for children, especially when others are not supportive.
Isai points out how Miguel wants to go to Eagle School but feels he doesn’t feel welcome. Miguel goes through several obstacles as a duck until he soars with eagles.
This book is an excellent story to read with children and discuss overcoming difficulties that can prevent following dreams. As Miguel learns, you can accomplish your dreams with hard work and perseverance.
Is...
2022-03-0317 min
Spanish4KiddosArlene Steinberg and “Room for One More” Developing Lasting FriendshipsToday, I chat with Arlene Steinberg to discuss her book, Room for One More, a fascinating story of three dogs and friendships. In this book, as many children learn, it may not be easy to make friends. In Arlene’s book, you’ll enjoy reading about Marshall and Dewey as they find meaningful ways to make friends with Ozzie.
Sometimes children need a little help when it comes to dealing with rejection and making friends. This book is ideal for opening the discussion about including new friends in your group.
Arlene’s Brief Biography:
I ha...
2022-03-0224 min
Spanish4KiddosShoshona Chaim and “I am A Peaceful Goldfish” Children SEL TipsIn this episode, I chat with Shoshona Chaim to discuss her fantastic children’s book “I am A Peaceful Goldfish” and help children develop SEL techniques. From personal experience with her son, Shoshona explains how difficult tantrums can be.
She shares parts of her book and simple breathing technique to calm those tantrums. This book is a great way to engage your students to understand their feelings and take actionable steps to relax.
Shoshona Brief Biography:
Shoshana Chaim is a former elementary school teacher turned Canadian Wellness Expert in nutrition, redox, and stress relief...
2022-03-0115 min
Spanish4KiddosFarm Animals Bilingual Language LearningWhat’s a fun way to learn Spanish vocabulary that engages learners? Use farm animal terms, for example, to discuss farm living, new words, and language skills. Along with bilingual reading, you can implement other activities.
You could use task cards or a fun nursery rhyme like Old MacDonald Had a Farm. In this way, you can emphasize many aspects of bilingual learning.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/farm-animals-names-spanish/ to learn about farm animals bilingual terms and activities.
Old MacDonald Had A Farm Bilingual Story (S1 E2) - h...
2022-02-2108 min
Spanish4KiddosGoldilocks and The Three Bears Bilingual StoryWhy are traditional stories like Goldilocks so fun to read? These characters go through specific events in the story. In the end, there might be something worthwhile to learn. Young learners enjoy reading these bilingual stories just for fun.
However, you can easily help them understand other parts of the story too. While learning these literary elements, you can also add after-reading activities like STEM tasks. Bilingual students grasp language skills, science concepts, and reading with STEM learning.
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2022-02-1406 min
Spanish4KiddosAnnie Tulkin from Accessible College Supporting Special Needs StudentsSpecial needs students need all the support education can provide. But how can students, including bilingual learners, begin a process from K-12 to higher education?
While there are many learning disabilities, advocacy is one of the most valuable ways to support special needs students. Today, I talked to Annie Tulkin from Accessible College to discuss how can students and families get informed and active in transitioning to higher education.
Also, check out her project with Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. In partnership with Accessible College, the project has helped many students with paralysis and related co...
2022-02-0730 min
Spanish4KiddosLife Cycle of Flowers Bilingual Informational ReadingLife cycle of plants and flowers are wonderful ways to introduce science concepts to bilingual learners. Using English and Spanish terms can help bilingual learners identify parts of a plant or flower.
With a fun bilingual reading that’s informational and engaging, students can also learn specific subject terms, life cycles, and analytical concepts.
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Easy Science Project for Kids: How to Grow a Lima Bean Seeds - a fun way to explore the life cycle of a plant and how plants gro...
2022-01-3109 min
Spanish4KiddosSpanish Sports Bilingual ReadingHow do you enjoy sports games with fun Spanish learning? In this episode, I read an adorable bilingual story in English and Spanish about different types of sports.
As a balanced and healthy lifestyle for students, sports can encourage wellbeing.
Whether students are stressed because of school or life, take a moment to do sports. And, you might find new friends too.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-sports-vocabulary/
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2022-01-2403 min
Spanish4KiddosYeve Sibanda from Philisacreatives My First Book of Shona and Ndebele LanguagesA multicultural classroom is just as essential as a multicultural home. Today, I talk with Yeve Sibanda from Philisacreatives about her latest book. Her book called My Book of Shona and Ndebele is an ideal introduction to African multicultural languages.
As she describes in the interview, her book is a wonderful way to bring African heritage, whether to your home or classroom.
Listen to our discussion as we talk about multicultural languages to help children learn more about cultural awareness.
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2022-01-1721 min
Spanish4KiddosValentine's Day Bilingual Read Aloud with Fun ActivitiesWhat’s one way to encourage more reading along with other language skills? Using a Valentine’s Day theme creates fun ways so that you can engage students with their learning.
Along with the bilingual lesson, you can also create a fun pop-up bilingual book for further reading comprehension.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/valentines-day-bilingual-activities/
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2022-01-1004 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 9: Spanish Transportation Bilingual StoryIn this episode, you’ll learn fun Spanish transportation words in a bilingual context.
Besides transportation terms in English and Spanish, read the additional Spanish terms. Combine these learning ideas to integrate Spanish learning with reading and counting.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-transportation-words/
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2022-01-0304 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 8: Community Helpers Bilingual LearningCommunity helpers are everywhere in our neighborhoods and towns. But what are the specific functions?
In this fun bilingual story, young bilingual readers learn about the many different careers.
Then, relate the bilingual text with a fun after-reading activity using a paper cube. The cube has many ways to start the discussion on specific careers and functions in communities.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/community-helpers-activities/
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2021-12-2104 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 7: A Christmas Carol Bilingual StoryHo Ho Ho! Happy Holidays everyone! How do you start your holiday season?
I love to begin by warming up to read fun bilingual holiday stories like A Christmas Carol. In this story, you’ll love that the text is in English and Spanish for all ages.
The bilingual text is also ideal to identify sentence structure, vocabulary, and elements of a story. Have fun listening and reading this holiday story!
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2021-12-0905 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 6: A Merry Adventurous Polar Bear Bilingual ReadingCan you help a very merry and adventurous polar bear find that special holiday spirit?
In this bilingual story, listen to how an adorable polar bear meets friends along the way to find the holiday spirit. As you read, also look for Spanish holiday vocabulary and letter identification learning skills.
For more fun holiday reading challenge ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/holiday-bilingual-reading/
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2021-12-0604 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 5: A Bilingual Holiday StoryHow can you encourage young bilingual readers to continue learning during the holidays? You might want to try fun bilingual holiday stories.
In this bilingual holiday story, young listeners learn about how Santa prepares to deliver gifts.
With the help of everyone in the North Pole, Santa delivers toys and joy to the world just in time. Also, this story has other fun after-reading activities to enhance Spanish vocabulary and more.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-reading-strategies/
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2021-12-0103 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 4: All About Dogs Bilingual StoryHow can you encourage your bilingual learners to grasp specific-topic vocabulary? For instance, when talking about dogs, there are terms that are essential in understanding dogs.
So, engage your students with bilingual informational text to develop those skills. Then, add other strategies like writing, matching, or interactive activities.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-pet-vocabulary/
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2021-11-2904 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 3: Cara Tyrell from Core4Parenting: Language Development SkillsWhat are ways to practice language development to boost social-emotional learning? That’s one of many topics I discuss with Cara Tyrrell from Core4Parenting in this episode. Cara dedicates her time to supporting parents with parenting skills, ASL lessons, and sleep techniques.
Listen to our discussion as we chat about language development skills that help parents of children as young as infants. Discover practical ways to motivate your children to express their feelings more.
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2021-11-2218 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 2 A Gingerbread Bilingual StoryCan you help the gingerbread kids find the house made of candy? In this bilingual story, readers engage with the text to find different shapes and prepositions.
As the story continues, encourage your bilingual readers to identify each preposition.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-reading-strategies/
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2021-11-1704 min
Spanish4KiddosEp. 1 The Friendly Turkey: A Thanksgiving Bilingual StoryGobble, gobble! How can the friendly turkey find friends for Thanksgiving?
Find out in this adorable bilingual story in English and Spanish. Then, explore the after-reading activities to learn more about Spanish vocabulary and prepositions.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/thanksgiving-bilingual-reading/
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2021-11-1505 min
Spanish4KiddosEpisode 15: How an Acorn Grows into an Oak Tree Bilingual ReadingCan a tiny acorn grow into a might oak tree? Yes, it can. Find out how amazing the life cycle of oak trees can be with fun bilingual reading.
Then, you can explore different Spanish language skills to investigate sight words and vocabulary.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/learning-about-acorns-bilingual-story/
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2021-11-0806 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 14: Spanish Weather Reading and Learning IdeasThis episode tells the simple expressions to learn about Spanish weather. Then, use these terms to learn other vocabularies like clothing and feelings.
How do you help students acquire vocabulary? Use strategies that will help learn different topics like seasons, weather, and emotions.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-weather-reading/
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2021-11-0304 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 13: The Tale of the Three Little Pigs Bilingual StoryDo you know the story of Three Little Pigs? Read together with your students or children this delightful twist on a classic tale.
Don’t let the learning stop there. Continue with the bilingual reading with word matching and writing practice.
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2021-11-0104 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 12: The Life Cycle of Bees Bilingual StoryBees don’t just give us honey. In this episode, you’ll learn how bees survive and the different stages of their life cycle.
You’ll also learn why bees are important for pollination.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/life-cycle-of-bees/
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2021-10-2704 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 11: Arctic Animals Bilingual StoryHow do animals in the Arctic live? You’ll find out how many animals survive the harsh cold climate.
You’ll also learn what type of animals live in the Arctic and what they eat.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-arctic-animals/
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2021-10-2502 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 10: Pumpkin Bilingual Read AloudThis episode describes how to use a fun bilingual story about pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to learn prepositions.
Have fun learning about positional words using candy and toys to learn prepositions with cute pumpkin and jack-o-lanterns.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-reading-pumpkins/
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2021-10-2204 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 9: Apples and Bilingual Sight WordsThis episode tells different ways to use Spanish sight words to identify these words in various texts.
Using apple themes as a fun way to introduce Spanish sight words, bilingual learners have fun playing different word games.
How can you get your students engaged during lessons? Find out how to use these Spanish words to fill your harvest basket.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-sight-words/
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2021-10-2004 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 8: Spanish Five Senses Bilingual ReadingThis episode tells a fun bilingual story to learn about the five senses in Spanish as well as in English. The five senses concept is the perfect way to introduce other Spanish vocabularies like body terms or emotions and feelings.
Are you doing a social-emotional lesson to encourage bilingual learners to share their emotions? Perhaps, this bilingual reading is the ideal text.
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2021-10-1803 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 7: Recycling for Kids Bilingual StoryThis episode describes different ways to recycle, reuse, and renew items with fun learning bilingual ideas.
This bilingual story is ideal to begin to discuss the importance of recycling and a useful way to teach Spanish terms.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/recycling-bilingual-reading/
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2021-10-1304 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 6: Argh! Bilingual Story About PiratesThis episode tells the story of two friends that play pirates in search of treasure. However, they find more than treasure.
In this adorable adventure, these friends learn about bilingual specific-subject vocabulary. So, grab your number cubes for a fun learning activity of vocabulary.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-stories-for-kids-pirates/
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2021-10-1103 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 5: A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Bilingual StoryThis not-so-spooky episode tells a fun bilingual Halloween story.
How do you have a fang-tastic time learning Spanish? Find out in this story.
For more fun ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/halloween-bilingual-reading-activities/
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2021-10-0602 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 4: Bilingual Circus StoryThis episode tells a fun story about the circus and fun ways to practice Spanish vocabulary.
Discover fun ways to engage readers with this circus theme.
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2021-10-0402 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 3: My First Day of School as a Bilingual StudentThis episode tells the story of a bilingual student starting a new school.
What can the student do to know more about the new school? Let’s listen and find out.
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2021-10-0203 minSpanish4KiddosEpisode 2: Old MacDonald Had a Farm Bilingual StoryThis episode tells the story of the farmer Old MacDonald and his animals on the farm.
What will he do with so many animals? Find out in this English and Spanish story.
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2021-10-0203 min
Spanish4KiddosEpisode 1: The Story of Rapunzel (El cuento de Rapunzel)This episode tells the story of Rapunzel in English and Spanish for young readers. The story is ideal for listeners of all ages.
For more fun ideas, you can read the blog post at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-fairy-tales-rapunzel/
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2021-10-0103 min
Teach Better Talk105: Be Consistent. Be flexible. - Barbara Mascareno chats with us about teaching content in a context that helps students retain it better, the power of flexibility, and how we can work to incorporatScience teacher, writer, and owner of Spanish4Kiddos, Barbara Mascareno, chats with us about teaching content in a context that helps students retain it better, the power of flexibility, and how we can work to incorporate language in all content areas.
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/barbaramascareno
Episode Highlights
1:11 - Jeff and Rae commit to learning how to speak Spanish.
4:03 - Next steps if you want to expanding your knowledge.
Attend Conferences
National Association of Bilingual Education
IDEAcon
Attend Workshops
Find Classes at Local Community Colleges
8:29 - Previewing the episode with Barbara Mascareno.
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2019-09-2234 min