Practice colors and numbers

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• printed activity sheets
• crayons or colored pencils.

WHAT TO PRACTICE

Practice colors and numbers and reinforce fine motor skills.

NOTE TO GROWN UPS

This is a great activity for preschool and kindergarten learners.

INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:

• Coloring Sheet/Hoja para colorear

Download Activity Sheet:

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TAGS

Animals
Art
Customs
Food
Geography
History
Music & Dance

Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):

Any advice on managing two Spanish dialects in the household? Does this cause confusion for kids?

Now that our world is more interconnected than ever, there are plenty of families where each parent could be from a different country in Latin America, with distinctive dialects, vocabulary, slang, and culture. And that’s totally ok for kids to be exposed to. Their perspectives are broadened and they learn to communicate cross-culturally—it’s a thing to be celebrated.

What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?

I always encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible. Don’t worry about immersion classes availability or not being completely fluent as a parent. Use the Spanish you know, even if you may need to speak Spanglish, it’s totally okay. Try to find ways to fill the gaps in your language knowledge, through apps, books, and music.

Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?

Parents who live in an English-speaking country need to remember that children are always going to learn English. It’s important to give kids as much education as possible in the home in Spanish. If you want to teach something like the solar system to kids, you should teach it in their second language.

We speak Spanish and English in our home but my child almost always answers in English. How can I encourage her to respond more in Spanish?

Ask your child in a low-pressure way to try again in Spanish. Encourage your child to show what they do know and if they don’t know, provide them with the information they need.

Should I set aside time or create activities for each language or is it okay to mix them both together?

It’s very important to provide authentic opportunities for children to speak both languages. Authentic learning opportunities allow kids to organically find the things they really love in another language.

Any advice for households where one parent speaks Spanish and the other English? Can this be confusing for children?

It’s fine if there are two, or even three languages spoken in the household. What’s most important is that parents freely speak their native language around their kids.

How can my child learn language through play?

Play-based learning should take the form of pretend play. It’s crucial in developing social and cognitive skills.

What are the social and cultural benefits of bilingualism?

Learning a new language goes hand in hand with learning about that language’s culture. Children who are bilingual can communicate with more people, bridging a gap between their world and the world of others.

What are some of the cognitive benefits of bilingualism?

By introducing your child to a second language early, you enhance their executive functioning in areas like focus, mental multitasking, and working memory.

What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

1. Start early: Babies’ brains are sponges.
2. Stick with it: Maintain the use of the second language at home.
3. Make it Joyful: Use enjoyable resources like movies and music.

What are some common misconceptions about raising bilingual children?

1. Misconception: Learning two languages can be confusing.
2. Misconception: It’s easy to learn a second language merely by exposure.
3. Misconception: Bilingual children struggle academically.