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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 -...

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.  Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the Spanish4Kiddos...

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...

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.  Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the Spanish4Kiddos podcast get exclusive episodes and videos. Listen and watch exclusively on Spotify. Become a subscriber...

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!  Are you a...

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

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.   As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/  Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive...

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...

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 -...

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!  Are you a monthly subscriber yet?...

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:...

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.  As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/  Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive...

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.  As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much more. Try it today for free! See more at https://spanish4kiddos.com/s4k-member-resources/  Are you a monthly...

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,...

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 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. Visit the Free Spanish Class for Kids at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/free-spanish-class-for-kids/ for more fun ideas, strategies, and ways to learn and teach Spanish. Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content including episodes and videos only on Spotify and Anchor. Become a subscriber...

Who can help Rapunzel from the tower if she lets down her hair? Find out in this classic tale of Rapunzel and her adventures. Visit the Free Spanish Class for Kids at https://spanish4kiddos.com/courses/free-spanish-class-for-kids/ for more fun ideas, strategies, and ways to learn and teach Spanish. Are you a monthly subscriber? Get exclusive content including episodes and videos only on Spotify and Anchor. Become a subscriber today: https://anchor.fm/spanish4kiddos/subscribe Thank you for...

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. Are you a monthly...

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! Are you a monthly subscriber yet? Subscribers to the...

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. Grow...