Tag: Hispanic Heritage Month

LOS TRES CERDITOS/THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, adapted by Luz Oriheulo, illustrated by Maria Ruiz

September 22, 2024

It is Hispanic Heritage Month! What is more fun than a well known bilingual fairytale? Our vocabulary word this week was lobo (wolf in Spanish): Flamenco dancers on the projector: During my afternoon classes, we looked at a few more Three Little Pigs books. We also acted out the story. We made wolf puppets: And… More LOS TRES CERDITOS/THE THREE LITTLE PIGS, adapted by Luz Oriheulo, illustrated by Maria Ruiz

THE THREE BILLY GOATS BUENOS by Susan Middleton Elya, Illustrated by Miguel Ordonez

September 27, 2023

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at our preschool! It is really fun. This book weaves all of these Spanish words into the story seamlessly. The children can follow along easily: Instead off butting the troll of the bridge, in this story the biggest billy goat helps the troll. A sweet, nice twist on the story.… More THE THREE BILLY GOATS BUENOS by Susan Middleton Elya, Illustrated by Miguel Ordonez

ROUND IS A TORTILLA: A Book of Shapes

September 30, 2022

By Roseanne Thong, Illustrated by John Parra This is a colorful book. Full of culture, Spanish vocabulary and shapes. Perfect for preschoolers, and fun for Hispanic Heritage Month. I like to play the Mexican Hat Dance song after ” Round are the trumpets that blare out a tune”. It is fun to imagine being there… More ROUND IS A TORTILLA: A Book of Shapes

LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA

September 29, 2021

by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful way to introduce Spanish and Spanish speaking cultures to preschool children. The books and ideas are endless. I really love this classic fairy tale, with a dash of Spanish and hint of a different culture. After reading the book, the children… More LA PRINCESA AND THE PEA