Resources for children

Todo Sobre Mi – Lapbooking

A great introduction to Spanish for young children is to create a “Todo Sobre Mi” (all about me) lapbook in which the children can include:… Read More »Todo Sobre Mi – Lapbooking

The Day of The Dead Festival

by Kelly
October 3, 2016November 4, 2024
Latin America, Resources for children

*Updated 14/10/24* The El Día de los Muertos (Day of The Dead) Festival in Mexico is celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November each year. On these dates people remember their loved ones who have passed away. Sound a bit morbid? Well it’s not at all. Read on to learn more about this intriguing festival.

by Kelly
January 31, 2016
Resources for children, Reviews

We have just signed up for the Family Subscription with Rockalingua and I just had to write this blog post about it as it is a fantastic resource! Everything from the design and quality of the videos and songs to the worksheets is faultless – As a Home Educator and Spanish teacher I can’t believe I didn’t subscribe sooner!Read More »Review: Rockalingua

Exploring the Rich Traditions of Three Kings Day in Spanish-Speaking Countries

by Kelly
December 29, 2015January 14, 2024
Latin America, Resources for children, spain, Travel

Welcome to a vibrant celebration that brings joy, tradition, and cultural richness to Spanish-speaking countries every January 6th – Three Kings Day! Known as Día de los Reyes Magos in Latin America and Spain, this enchanting holiday commemorates the legendary journey of the Three Wise Men to honor the birth of baby Jesus. As we delve into the captivating tales, unique customs, and mouthwatering delicacies surrounding this festive occasion, prepare to embark on an extraordinary exploration of the rich traditions that make Three Kings Day truly unforgettable. So grab your crown and let’s dive into a world brimming with magic and merriment!

by Kelly
August 17, 2015
Resources for children

Here is a list of my Top 10 Spanish learning Apps for children. I’d say these Apps are suitable for children up to the age of 7 as some of them are quite basic and older children could get bored.

Top 7 FREE resources to support your child’s Spanish learning at home

by Kelly
August 13, 2015June 24, 2024
Resources, Resources for children

This page is being updated with fab new resources. Please visit back in a few days.

This post is a list of 10 of my favourite children’s learning resources for Spanish. This list is only the beginning…there are 100’s more resources that I use. I am compiling a full list and review of all of them including Apps, Online courses, literature, blogs, programs and websites so that we can all use them to support our child’s (or our own) learning at home.

Top 10 children’s TV programs in Spanish

by Kelly
August 13, 2015October 11, 2024
Resources, Resources for children

Updated 01/07/2024. Here is a list of my Top 10 children’s TV programs in Spanish. Some are original productions and others with voice-overs. Either way many episodes can be found on YouTube and will keep your little one entertained for hours. While watching TV in a different language children are being exposed to a whole new world and lots of new vocabulary – they are indeed, unknowingly “learning” a new language. With a little planning by us parents we can assist their learning by preparing activities related to the programs they have been watching. Eg. printing a colouring-in sheet of Pocoyó and saying the colours in Spanish!