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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/ for more fun ideas about lesson planning and resources. 

I recently contributed to the blog Behind the Classroom to talk about AI technology. Read the post at Teaching Strategies for Bilingual Educators 

https://behindtheclassroom.com/teaching-strategies-for-bilingual-educators/ 

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E1 S9 

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 as we read together fun stories and more. 

Let’s have fun learning Spanish! 

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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.buymeacoffee.com/spanishlearning 

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E7 S8 

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 Coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/spanishlearning 

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E6 S8 

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/3PO4xIrSGOibWfh8uepSl2?si=e337ab9a30424bb2 

A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Bilingual Story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4igt9OyyVROVUAIkuim65x?si=4g9yEX65RDOOPTZg4HW3TA 

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Music credit: Upbeat Energy Happy Folk. Stock Music from Pixabay - https://pixabay.com/users/stock_music-36136486/ 

E5 S8 

In this video episode, two friends visit the apple orchard. Watch and listen as these friends explore apples and their functions. 

Visit the  https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-lesson-learning-about-apples/ for more fun ideas and resources. 

Other fun episodes:

Apples and Bilingual Sight Words - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o1gEfLJrp07I59K1R724v?si=PUSmc4r8Sk6hWszmEn__sg 

How an Acorn Grows into an Oak Tree Bilingual Reading - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Dc29402zYTJWGnkTbEmUM?si=95noGhyGQumcwDTpvYdhwg 

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Music credit: Upbeat Acoustics by Stockaudios. Nishan Alwis from Pixabay 

https://pixabay.com/users/stockaudios-28301327/ 

 

E4 S8 

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. 

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E3 S8  Bonus

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 Bilingual Student - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yJHfUzkDGHwVhPjhJkSvp?si=5SUkbWP1Rkq2MjSZmJxJ2Q 

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E2 S8 

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. 

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E1 S8 

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! 

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S8 Trailer

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. 

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S7 E4

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.  

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S7 E3

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 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vpv90V8cbh3LyG75FYaex?si=c0f4e4acb24a433c 
• How to Make S’mores: A Camping Bilingual Story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/76Yh4GPu7mzDNSbAmxltsb?si=e17d4b1066fb4193 

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S7 E2

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=e8c48bf715fd4de3 

• Ants Take Over the Picnic! Bilingual Reading - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PuPuOhsPJtixZpH5KbuEG?si=ef0fb0f8d0044076 

• How to Make S’mores: A Camping Bilingual Story - https://open.spotify.com/episode/76Yh4GPu7mzDNSbAmxltsb?si=92e8e065a33e4947 

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S7 E1

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! 

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S7 Trailer

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.com/episode/6vpv90V8cbh3LyG75FYaex?si=761a1b7f0caa4434 

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S6 E10

Where does the journey of sea turtles begin? Find out in this bilingual read-aloud in English and Spanish. 

Discover how sea turtles begin their life cycle and continue their adventure when they go into the ocean. 

Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/sea-turtle-bilingual-reading/  for more fun ideas. 

As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more.

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S6 E9

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. 

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S6 E8

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. 

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S6 E7

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, strategies, and fun ways to learn Spanish.

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S6 E6

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.

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S6 E5

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.

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S6 E4

Who can help Rapunzel from the tower if she lets down her hair? Find out in this classic tale of Rapunzel and her adventures.

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S6 E3

Are there different types of penguins and do they all live in Antarctica? In this episode, bilingual readers get a chance to explore all about penguins.

From the life cycle of penguins to habitats, penguins are amazing ‘birds’. Learn more about penguins with this fun bilingual read-aloud.

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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.

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S6 E1

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!

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S6 Trailer

Bilingual readers watch as Santa’s helpers collect toys for little boys and girls for the holidays. Will they be able to get everything ready for Christmas? Find out how they prepare for the holidays and help Santa too.

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/interactive-holiday-activities/ for more fun ideas to learn Spanish and stories.

Grow deeper into Spanish learning when you become a member of the Spanish4Kiddos journey to Spanish, where you can explore Spanish learning, engaging materials, and strategies to teach dual language classes. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/pricing/

As a valued member, visit the Little Seedling, Emerging Sprout, or the Thriving Bloom for the latest content, monthly ebooks, and printables.

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Music Credit: Music by Sound Gallery By https://pixabay.com/users/soundgalleryby-21339672/

S5 E8

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.

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S5 E7

How do you encourage bilingual learners to write after reading? Sometimes, bringing ideas to life on paper can be challenging. 

With Spanish or bilingual fairy tales like Cinderella, bilingual students engage with the story.

Afterward, they can use the text in English and Spanish to deepen their understanding. More than that, writing captivates what they learned in Spanish too.

Developing these language skills is fun when they read classic tales like Cinderella and other stories.

For more fun ideas, visit the blog for exclusive teaching strategies and more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/blog/ 

Or, become a member of the Spanish4Kiddos journey to Spanish, where you can explore Spanish learning, engaging materials, and strategies to teach dual language classes. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/pricing/

Thank you for being a monthly premium member of the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

As a valued member, visit the Little Seedling, Emerging Sprout, or the Thriving Bloom for the latest content, monthly free ebooks, and printables.

S5 E6

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 a more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.

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S5 E5

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 strategies.

Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.

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S5 E4

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/ for more fun bilingual reading ideas and strategies.
• Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/exclusive-member-area-language/

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S5 E3

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 letters and sounds.

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-letter-identification-tips/ for more fun bilingual reading ideas and strategies.

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S5 E2

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 Spanish4Kiddos archives for more fun resources - https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/learning-activities/back-to-school/

Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.

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S5 E1

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.

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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, prizes, activities, and more fun summer learning.
• More info at https://spanish4kiddos.com/bilingual-summer-reading-challenge/
• Enroll in the Spanish Summer Reading Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

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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, 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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 Spain with my grandparents and many cousins. She has always loved languages and different cultures so she decided to study Modern Foreign Languages at the University. She has traveled extensively around Latin America, Spain and has worked in Children centers. By merging the two experiences, Natalia decided to write bilingual books for children. She runs a publishing business called "Bilingo Books" as well as teaches Spanish at after-school clubs. So far she has published 4 books which are called: “The Spanglish Girl, The Mexiglish Girl, The Frenglish Boy and ABC Spain”. She plans on writing even more books in order to help children feel empowered to speak a second language. Natalia also runs workshops and author events at schools all around the world which so far have been a great success.

Reach out to Natalia Simons from Bilingo Books at:

• Website: https://www.bilingobooks.com/
• Email: booksbilingo@gmail.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BilingoBooks
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BilingoBooks
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bilingobooks/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-s-8b3881140/

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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: Earth History for more fun informational texts about dinosaurs, fossils, rocks, planets, and stars - https://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-bilingual-story-set/

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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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, Social Worker, Teacher, and mom who supports therapists, teachers and parents in helping their kids develop ‘Skills for Connection’. She utilizes a holistic language, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and practical approach to integrating skill development for children. She provides therapist and parent cohorts as well as school-wide professional development in SEL RTI. She is available for 1:1 coaching as well. Her debut novel, Bubble Double: visualizing social skills for connection, serves as the framework of her social skills curriculum.

Reach out to Miriam Campbell from Skills for Connections at:

• Website: https://skillsforconnection.com/
• Amazon Bubble Double: https://www.amazon.com/Bubble-Double-Visualizing-Social-Connection/dp/1517440009/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
• Email: thebubblespace@gmail.com or miriam@skillsforconnection.com
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/skillsforconnection
• Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/skillsforconnection
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skills4connection/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-campbell-ma-slp-ccc-msw-a4926a67/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0V4bLHVl7vtGGBDTBAN1z5?si=GfyrxQ7DQTKy7iJ3O7l5kA&nd=1

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.

See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 has won over 70 international awards including the Special Recognition champion Award from Conquering Disabilities with film, Best book from Miracle Makers Film festival, and Honorable Mention from Hollywood Dreams Film Festival and International Author Boss from Power Conversations Magazine. Dr. Menge has a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds a Master's and a Clear Credential in Moderate/Severe Disabilities and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development. Dr. Dawn Menge has been teaching students with severe cognitive delays for over twenty years, and mentors/lectures graduate students. Dr. Dawn Menge is the mother of three, and the grandmother of six beautiful grandchildren.

Reach out to Dr. Dawn Menge from Rush More Press at:

• Amazon Author Website: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Menge/e/B00IW0UC9Y/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk
• Publishing website: https://rushmorepress.club/dawn-menge
• Email: queenvernitasvisitors@yahoo.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.menge1
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/queenvernita
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnmenge/

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.

See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 Spanish Five Senses Bilingual Reading to deepen students’ understanding of the five senses by learning the body parts in English and Spanish: https://anchor.fm/spanish4kiddos/episodes/Episode-8-Spanish-Five-Senses-Bilingual-Reading-e18i4f5
• For more fun summer reading ideas, visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-body-parts-terms/ or https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-five-senses-bilingual-reading/

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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 moving from one sequence of events to another. The little bear cubs follow mama bear step-by-step until they reach their destination. This activity also includes practicing numbers in English and Spanish.

• Listen to the How To Make S’mores A Camping Bilingual story episode to learn how to use a sequence of events in bilingual stories - https://anchor.fm/spanish4kiddos/episodes/How-to-Make-Smores-A-Camping-Bilingual-Story-e1ht36u
• Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-numbers-practice/ 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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 Ocean Life Collection - includes English-Spanish bilingual story with writing practice, printables, and various activities. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-ocean-life-collection/ Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/ Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. S4 E5 Bonus

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 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://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-ocean-life-collection/

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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 programs that have summer storytimes, activities, and reading.

In this episode, you can get started with a simple summer reading. How to make s’mores is not only a delicious way to motivate children to read, but also to interact with the text. Use the after-reading activities to motivate children to look for a sequence of events. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-summer-learning-activities/

• Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/category/summer-reading-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 Camp course for more fun stories in English-Spanish, STEM activities, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/spanish-summer-reading-camp/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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-system-and-earth-read-aloud/ for more fun “out of this world” reading and activities.
• Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.
• See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/exclusive-member-area-language/

Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast.

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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=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. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/exclusive-member-area-language/ Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. S4 E1

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 https://spanish4kiddos.com/ladybug-bilingual-learning-activities/ for more fun ideas about ladybugs and cute activities. Other life cycles to consider: Spanish bilingual stories for kids set 2 life cycles of butterflies, fish, frogs, and chickens - https://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-bilingual-stories-for-kids-set-2-life-cycles/ Spanish bilingual stories for kids life cycles of plants and seasons - https://spanish4kiddos.com/product/spanish-bilingual-stories-for-kids/ Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more. See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/exclusive-member-area-language/ Thank you for listening to this episode, and please subscribe to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast. S3 E12

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 English and Spanish.

Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/little-red-riding-hood-bilingual-read-aloud/ for more fun ideas to teach and learn Spanish.

Try the Exclusive Member Area for more comprehensive Spanish learning, stories, strategies, and more.

See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/exclusive-member-area-language/

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