How to Have Fun Teaching Children Spanish

Make a decision and come to a family agreement. It's vital that everyone who lives in your home or spends a lot a time with your child gets on board with the decision to raise up a child bilingually. Sometimes well-meaning relatives or friends will bring up common myths about children learning a second language and cause doubt (ie. "They'll get confused." "Their speech will be delayed." "Let the child learn English first.") Or maybe a spouse will feel insecure and excluded from this "secret code" between you and the child. Nevertheless, discuss these issues and come up with a way for everyone to participate comfortably.

Once you're convinced that teaching your child a second language is something you want to do, commit to that decision. Teaching your child a second language comes with challenges as well as triumphs. But with ample preparation, heart, and a plan, you'll be amazed at how much Spanish your child has learned from you.

You want to offer your child as much Spanish-language exposure and interaction as possible. Bilingual books is an excellent place to start.

I can not stress enough how important reading Spanish to your child is. First of all, reading to your child is quality, interactive time between you and your child. Simply cuddling up on the sofa or sitting on the floor looking at the pictures will be an invaluable experience. And if your toddler/preschooler does not sit for the whole book, don't worry. Just do a little at a time. Or, read the book aloud to yourself while she plays with blocks or something.

When looking for books to help your child learn Spanish, look for Spanish-English bilingual books with vibrant pictures and short, simple sentences. Also, you'll need to get books that cover the common preschool topics (ie. colors, my family, shapes) you'd like to do with your child.

Read the book in English a few times before reading it in Spanish. This will get her familiar with the pictures and words and help her make connections between the two languages. If you're intimidated about reading in Spanish because you don't speak Spanish, do your best. The bilingual books I use and recommend have phonetic pronunciation help. Perhaps you can read the vocabulary words that go with the pictures. Or, turn your books into audio books by asking a Spanish-speaking friend to record herself reading the book.

Music and songs are an integral part of your child's Spanish language learning. The catchy, upbeat tunes will help him remember the Spanish words and meanings and get him active and dancing. Not to mention, singing and dancing are always fun things to do. Mariachi music like the famous "Mexican Hat Dance" is fast paced and always a hit with my children. Playing instruments--maracas, tambourines, sticks, shaky eggs, bells etc.--every now and then adds a fun dynamic to your child's language learning time as well.

Bilingual songs are a great choice. Spanish-only kid songs are great too provided that they come with the lyrics written out in Spanish and English. When deciding what music and songs to purchase, make sure the cd has song titles that cover a wide range of topics that you'd like to do with your child.

Spanish kid-shows are another must in your child's Spanish-learning quest. Children love cartoons and kiddie shows and even if they don't totally understand what's being said, they're well able to put the story together from what they're watching. I record some of the Spanish kid-shows that come on Saturday mornings on our local Spanish channels. One of our favorite Spanish kid-shows is Las Tres Melliza Bebés that comes on the Spanish public broadcasting station, V-me. I also recommend that when you purchase dvd's make sure the movie has a Spanish-language audio track.

Charts, posters, and labels help transform your home into a bilingual environment. Their colorful presence will serve as instant Spanish-teachable moments. In a spur of the moment, you could point to the chart and say, "Show me the color that is rojo." And of course, during your Spanish-learning time charts, posters, and labels are excellent aids for teaching children Spanish.

Designate a Spanish area. This is a place where you'll keep your Spanish resources. The area could just be one shelf on your bookcase or two or three baskets. You'll need this Spanish area to help keep your materials organized and accessible. Having to constantly look for your Spanish books or cd's can take the momentum out of your learning time excitement-and we don't want that to happen. Also, when it's time to put your Spanish materials away, your child will know exactly where to put them.

Weaving Spanish into your daily routine or program with books, shows, games, and fun interactions needn't be a daunting task. Having a lesson plan will give you the structure and organization you'll need to make the most out of your family's Spanish learning time. Save yourself time and energy creating lesson plans on your own by using an easy-to-follow lesson plan guide for your family Spanish-learning times. The Discovering Spanish with Children ebook is a recommended resource for teaching children Spanish in a fun, interactive, and simple way.

Many people want their kids to benefit from a bilingual upbringing. There are many benefits to such an upbringing which allows for kids to expand their minds, as well as their options when they get older. However, as much as parents want this, they still have a difficulty when it comes to teaching children Spanish. Because of this difficulty, many people shy away from the challenge.

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