We celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at our school! It was so fun. This book is a simple, brightly colored, fun, bilingual book. The kids loved it. Hopefully they learned a few new words in Spanish. If nothing else, I think it is important to expose children to other languages. We reviewed most of the words … More I’M HUNGRY! TENGO HAMBRE! By Angela Dominguez
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
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
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
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