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Lesson Planning Tools and Resources for Bilingual Educators

February 08, 2024 07:16 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB

Whether 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...

Spring Bilingual Reading Season 9 TRAILER

February 08, 2024 06:01 - 58 seconds - 925 KB

Hi, 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.  So, join me...

The Gingerbread Play Day Bilingual Read Aloud

December 09, 2023 14:05 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MB

What 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.  S4K App - https://www.jotform.com/app/spanish4kiddos/s4k-app  Latest Freebies - https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/#latestfreebies If you enjoy this episode and the free resources, please Buy Me a Coffee at https://www.buyme...

Thanksgiving Bilingual Read Aloud

November 02, 2023 05:36 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

Gobble, 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.  S4K App - https://www.jotform.com/app/spanish4kiddos/s4k-app  Latest Freebies - https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/#latestfreebies If you enjoy this episode and the free resources, please Buy Me a...

Halloween Bilingual Read Aloud

September 27, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

In 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.  S4K App - https://www.jotform.com/app/spanish4kiddos/s4k-app  Other fun episodes: Boo! Halloween Pumpkins Here and There Bilingual Read Aloud - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PO4xIrSGOibW...

Spanish Bilingual Read Aloud BONUS

September 06, 2023 05:55 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MB

In 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/  Visit the https://spanish4kiddos.com/blog/ for more fun ideas and resources.  Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the Spanish4Kiddos podca...

Back to School Bilingual Read Aloud Stories

August 09, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MB

Back 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 Biling...

Back to School Tips and Read-Aloud

August 08, 2023 06:21 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MB

Back 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.  Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast get exclusive episodes and videos. Listen and watch exclusively on Spotify. Become a subscriber today.  h...

Fall Bilingual Reading Season 8 TRAILER

August 01, 2023 06:44 - 53 seconds - 847 KB

Hi, 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 learning Spanish!  Are you a monthly sub...

Summer Tips to Refresh for Back to School

July 19, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MB

Summer 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. Try it...

The Chores Bilingual Read Aloud

July 16, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MB

Do 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. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/  Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content, i...

Bugs Everywhere Bilingual Read Aloud

June 20, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MB

The 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: The Ocean Life Bilingual Read Aloud - ...

Pirates on a Treasure Hunt Bilingual Read Aloud

May 25, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB

What 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=e8c...

Summer Bilingual Reading Season 7 TRAILER

May 24, 2023 06:11 - 41 seconds - 657 KB

Hi, 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!  Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to t...

Using Ocean Life as a Bilingual Theme

May 06, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MB

Using 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.c...

How to Use Earth Day as a Bilingual Lesson

April 16, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.51 MB

Earth 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/  Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content,...

Easter Bunny Bilingual Read Aloud

April 05, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

Generate 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. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/  Are you a monthly subscribe...

Spring Learning Ideas and Reading

March 15, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MB

How 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, s...

Jungle Animals Spanish Lesson and Read Aloud

March 11, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.19 MB

What 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...

Learning About Spanish Colors Bilingual Reading

February 15, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

Spanish 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. Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content including episodes and videos only on Spotify and Anchor. Become a subscriber today: https://anchor.fm/spanish4...

Let Down Your Hair Rapunzel Bilingual Read Aloud

February 09, 2023 18:26 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Who 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. Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content including episodes and videos only on Spotify and Anchor. Become a subscriber today: https://anchor.fm/spanish4kiddos/subscribe Thank you fo...

Lesson Planning Tips for Bilingual Educators

January 12, 2023 14:07 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

How 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. Are you a monthly su...

Spring Time of Renewal Bilingual Reading Season 6 TRAILER

January 11, 2023 14:00 - 57 seconds - 911 KB

Hi, 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! Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the Spani...

A Holiday Bilingual Read Aloud

December 13, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MB

Ho 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. Grow deepe...

Gobble, gobble! A Thanksgiving Bilingual Read Aloud

November 15, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Thanksgiving 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 ...

Boo! Halloween Pumpkins Here and There Bilingual Read Aloud

October 14, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MB

Where 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 strat...

A Day at the Zoo Bilingual Story

September 22, 2022 05:10 - 6 minutes - 4.93 MB

What’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/ ...

A Time to Harvest: A Fall Bilingual Story

September 05, 2022 05:48 - 6 minutes - 4.92 MB

Fall 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 lette...

Little Monkeys Want to Go to School

August 09, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MB

Ease 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 Sp...

Back to School and Fall Bilingual Reading Season 5 TRAILER

July 27, 2022 21:34 - 48 seconds - 669 KB

Hi, 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. Se...

Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Fun Bilingual Read Aloud

June 29, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MB

Have 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,...

Fourth of July Celebration Bilingual Read Aloud

June 27, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

What 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, s...

Natalia Simons and Bilingual Reading of The Spanglish Girl and Mexiglish Girl

June 23, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MB

How 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 Spai...

A Dinosaurs Tale Bilingual Read Aloud

June 20, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.1 MB

Aargh! 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: Eart...

Miriam Campbell from Skills for Connections and Bubble Double

June 08, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.49 MB

Social-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, So...

Dr. Dawn Menge and the Adventures of Dragon’s Breath and Queen Vernitas

June 06, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 10.4 MB

Summer 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 h...

Learning About Human Body Parts Bilingual Terms

May 30, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.75 MB

Encouraging 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 Spanis...

Using How-To Instructional Text for Bilingual Reading

May 26, 2022 22:25 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MB

Implementing 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 ...

Splash into Summer Reading with the Ocean Life Read-Aloud

May 13, 2022 06:11 - 2 minutes - 1.21 MB

Discover 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 Ocea...

The Ocean Life Bilingual Read-Aloud

May 09, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MB

Start 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 ...

How to Make S'mores: A Camping Bilingual Story

May 02, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.2 MB

Summer 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 pr...

Solar System and the Earth Bilingual Reading

April 22, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.93 MB

Earth 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-syst...

Ants Take Over the Picnic! Bilingual Reading

April 05, 2022 15:25 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MB

How 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=sum...

The Life Cycle of the Ladybug Bilingual Reading

March 26, 2022 16:10 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

Create 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...

The Little Red Riding Hood Bilingual Read-Aloud

March 14, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MB

The 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 En...

Isai Gutierrez and “Miguel Goes to Eagle School” Learning to Follow Your Dreams

March 03, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MB

In 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 lea...

Arlene Steinberg and “Room for One More” Developing Lasting Friendships

March 02, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 13.8 MB

Today, 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 i...

Shoshona Chaim and “I am A Peaceful Goldfish” Children SEL Tips

March 01, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 8.67 MB

In 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 ...

Farm Animals Bilingual Language Learning

February 21, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.06 MB

What’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 ...

Goldilocks and The Three Bears Bilingual Story

February 14, 2022 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.06 MB

Why 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 S...

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