SPANISH SUMMER RESOURCES TO SHARE WITH FAMILIES

by Carolina | Jun 6, 2018 | Spanish Summer Resources

Every year before the school year is over, I like creating a list with resources for students to continue practicing their Spanish during the summer. My list normally includes free online resources, information about cultural venues and events in the city where the school is located, YouTube channels, a list of songs we learned in class this year, and suggested books and resources for parents to find in their local library. Putting the list together requires a little bit of time, but I always feel like it will be worth my time an enrich the learning for my students that I’ve worked so hard to cultivate over the course of the year. Click here to see a sample of the list.

These are some of the resources I have added to my summer newsletter for 2018:

Grades K-3

All Levels

Google Earth: Take a virtual trip to a Spanish speaking country.
Online Free Spanish: Follow the calendar with activities to practice Spanish during the summer.
Spanish Playground: This website also has a calendar with daily activities to practice Spanish this summer.
Free Apps
Online Stories: This site has stories that many of our students already know in English.

Resources in Your Library

Many public libraries have these resources, families don’t need to purchase them.

Muzzy: BBC Language Course for Children in Spanish, French and other languages.
Little Pim: DVD Series for preschoolers
GPS Salsa Videos: Free online videos for Spanish language learners

YouTube Channels

TV Shows

Find your child’s favorite TV show in Spanish. If you have access to Netflix, find a show that your child is already familiar with and change the audio to Spanish.

I hope you find all these resources helpful to create your own list. Even if your school year has already ended, you can still put the list together and share it with families. If you have any other resources that you know of and would like me to add to the list, please share in the comments.

Have an awesome summer!

Carolina

GET YOUR SPANISH CLASS IN THE SUMMER MOOD WITH THIS SUNGLASSES ON THE SUN GAME

by Carolina | Jun 5, 2012 | games

As the warmer months approach, it’s a great time to infuse some summer fun into your Spanish language classes! One way to do this is by introducing the chant “Ponle las gafas al sol” (Put Sunglasses on the Sun), which is not only easy to teach but also a lot of fun.

To get started, all you need are a few materials, such as paper and scissors, to create a paper sun and some paper sunglasses. The chant itself is short and simple, consisting of just a few lines that can be easily memorized by students of all ages and levels of Spanish proficiency.

As you lead your students in chanting “Sol, sol, sol, amarillo es tu color” (Sun, sun, sun, yellow is your color), you can incorporate some movement and gestures to make the experience even more engaging. For example, students can hold up their paper sunglasses as they sing, or even take turns placing them on the paper sun.

This chant is a great way to not only introduce some fun into your classroom, but it’s also a great way to welcome the summer season to your classes!

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Sol, sol, sol,

Amarillo es tu color.

¡Es verano y llegó el calor!*

Your students are sure to love it, and you may just find that it’s a great way to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the season. ¡Feliz verano! (Happy summer!)

Have fun!