Fun Activities for Early Bilingual Education

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Canticos | Little Chickies / Los Pollitos |Best Nursery Rhyme for Kids Early Education Learn Spanish Canticos - Bilingual Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

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SUPPLIES NEEDED

• printed activity sheets
• crayons or colored pencils.
• pencil

WHAT TO PRACTICE
Let’s sing along with our Little Chickies video to continue their learning of a mother’s nurturing love. Then color and practice writing the letter A.

NOTE TO GROWN UPS
This is a great activity for preschool and kindergarten learners.

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TAGS

• Animals
• Art
• Customs
• Food
• Geography
• History
• Music & Dance

Ask a Bilingual Expert

Sophia Espinoza is a career educator and curriculum designer with seven years of experience teaching in private and independent schools across the country. She is an expert in 21st-century education, including technologically-powered personalization, multilingual and multicultural curriculums, and social-emotional learning.

Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):

Any advice on managing two Spanish dialects in the household? Does this cause confusion for kids?
Families where each parent is from a different country in Latin America bring distinctive dialects, vocabulary, and culture. It’s celebrated and not confusing for kids who can communicate cross-culturally.

What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?
Encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible, using the language you know, even if it may involve Spanglish. The Canticos Bilingual Preschool App is a good resource for language exposure.

Should I set aside time or create activities for each language? Or is it okay to mix them both together?
Authentic learning opportunities should allow kids to explore what they love in both languages, avoiding a forced separation which may become tedious.

What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

1. Start early: Babies’ brains are sponges.
2. Stick with it: Consistently use the second language at home.
3. Make it Joyful: Use engaging media in the target language.

What are some common misconceptions about raising bilingual children?

• Misconception: Learning two languages can be confusing.
  Reality: It’s part of the natural language development process.
• Misconception: Bilingual children struggle academically.
  Reality: They may show scattered vocabulary but become proficient in both languages over time.