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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. ...

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 act...

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...

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-memb...

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...

In this video episode, two friends visit the apple orchard. Watch and listen as these friends explore apples and their functions.  Visit the  https://spanish4kiddos.com/spanish-lesson-learning-about-apples/ for more fun ideas and resources.  Other fun episodes: Apples and Bilingual Sight Words - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2o1gEfLJrp07I59K1R724v?si=PUSmc4r8Sk6hWszmEn__sg   How an Acorn Grows...

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 i...

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.spo...

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...

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 r...

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...

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://spani...

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/biling...

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! Bi...

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...

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/3AShJ9GBCxdRKEyQ...

Where does the journey of sea turtles begin? Find out in this bilingual read-aloud in English and Spanish.  Discover how sea turtles begin their life cycle and continue their adventure when they go into the ocean.  Visit the Spanish4Kiddos blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/sea-turtle-bilingual-reading/   for more fun ideas.  As members of Spanish4Kiddos, you get fun stories like this and so much...

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://s...

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...

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 sto...

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 p...

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...

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 an...

Are there different types of penguins and do they all live in Antarctica? In this episode, bilingual readers get a chance to explore all about penguins. From the life cycle of penguins to habitats, penguins are amazing ‘birds’. Learn more about penguins with this fun bilingual read-aloud. Visit the blog at https://spanish4kiddos.com/penguins-winter-animals-bilingual-learning/ for more fun ideas, s...

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...