Teaching Materials for grades K-4

There are many books and materials available for teaching Spanish in the primary grades. An author whom I have really enjoyed is Violeta Denou, creator of the TEO series.

Each title in the collection contains a teaching guide with objectives and activities to stimulate students' interests, and creativity. The following titles are recommended for ages 5-8.


Teo en tren. Teo descubre el mundo.
Teo se disfraza. Teo descubre el mundo.
Teo en avión. Teo descubre el mundo.
ABC. El Abecedario de Teo.
Teo y las vocales.Coleccion las letras. (5 libros)
Teo en la Piscina. Teo descubre el mundo.
Teo va al circo. Teo descubre el mundo.
Teo y sus travesuras.Teo descubre el mundo
¿Qué hora es, Teo?
Teo juega con las herramientas.


This collection may be ordered online through:
http://www.espaciologopedico.com/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

CINE INFANTIL

http://nuevayork.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha49012_27_1.htm

Actividades culturales

Nueva York

English Español

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Fechas

31/05/2008

Lugar

Instituto Cervantes
211-215 East 49th Street
10017 Nueva York
(ESTADOS UNIDOS)

El cubo mágico

Proyección de cine

Cine infantil

El pequeño dragón Elfy y su amigo Kevin se enfrentan a nuevas y fantásticas aventuras.

Ficha técnica

Título: El cubo mágico
Director: Angel Izquierdo
Año producción: 2007
Formato: DVD
Duración: largometraje - 80 min
País producción: España
Subtitulado: Inglés

Entidades colaboradoras

Junta de Andalucía. Consejería de Cultura

Entrada libre/ Free admission

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Instituto Cervantes

Instituto Cervantes at Amster Yard
211-215 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
Subway E,V to Lexington Ave-53rd St; 6 to 51st St.
Tlf: 1 212 308 77 20

Benefits of Early Language Learning

Teachers of foreign languages would agree that there are many benefits of early language learning. Learning a language at an early age...

• Has a positive effect on intellectual growth and enriches and enhances a child's mental development
• Leaves students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening
  Improves a child's understanding of his/her native language
• Gives a child the ability to communicate with people s/he would otherwise not have the chance to know
• Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child understand and appreciate people from other countries
• Gives a student a head start in language requirements for college
• Increases job opportunities in many careers where knowing another language is a real asset.
  (Center for Applied Linguistics)

With all these valid reasons, it's inexplicable why are some parents concerned with raising bilingual children. If you're not convinced, take a look at Why, How, and When Should My Child Learn a Second Language? brochure by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) (www.cal.org/resources/brochures/whyhowwhen_brochure.pdf).

BIENVENIDOS a mi blog: Español para niños

Hola!

I have been inspired to create this blog in hope to transmit my love and passion for the Spanish language and cultures.

I am a native Spanish-speaker, and have been a Spanish professor for over a decade.I have taught at various levels, including private and public institutions as well as college. Throughout the years, I have compiled an array of useful materials that I feel the need to share with educators, parents, and students.

I hope that through my postings, I can create constructive pedagogical dialogues as well interesting exchanges of materials and resources for teachers of primary grades as well as middle school.

Enjoy my blog!