Looking for a yummy way to introduce your kids to a little culture and a little counting en español? Teach them the Bate Bate Chocolate song and then settle in with a delicious, steaming cup of Mexican hot chocolate. Click this link to print out an adorable, kid-friendly recipe from the Nick Jr. website. You’ll need:
Chocolate (chocolate)
Leche (milk)
Vainilla (vanilla)
Canela (cinnamon)
And for a more authentic experience, you’ll have to use a. . .
Molinillo (Mexican hot chocolate whisk)
Watch this video, check out the molinillo, and listen to the Bate Bate Chocolate song:
Uno, dos, tres, CHO
Uno, dos, tres, CO
Uno, dos, tres, LA
Uno, dos, tres, TE
Chocolate, chocolate,
Bate, bate, chocolate!
For more practice learning numbers in Spanish, download the latest e-book from Foreign Language House: Spanish Numbers 0-20. You’ll find word lists, flash cards, workbook pages, and lots of games. Visit the Foreign Language House storefront at Lulu.com. French and English versions available, too.
