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Spanish Homeschool Lessons for Christmas: The Nativity Story

I am happy to announce a new Christmas download from Foreign Language House.  The Spanish Nativity Story is ideal for Christian homeschoolers this holiday season.  Take a look at the product description to see what you’ll receive in this Navidad download:  Beginning Spanish learners of all ages will develop language skills while reading the story of

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Stille Nacht: Silent Night in German

Ever since I was a child, Silent Night has been my favorite Christmas carol.  I always remember singing this beautiful song to candlelight at my church’s Christmas Eve service.   Stille Nacht was first performed in Austria on Christmas Eve, 1818.  Father Joseph Mohr, an Austrian priest, wrote Silent Night in his native German.  Franz

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Guest Post: Kay Nord, Author of Tim y Kim

I am pleased to introduce you to Kay Nord.  She’s a mom and the author of a new book to help kids learn Spanish. She’s writing today’s post.  Take it away, Kay!  “My book is geared towards teaching children Spanish only with a twist – specifically Mexican Spanish.  This bilingual children’s storybook is called Tim and

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Le Premier Noel: Christmas Nativity Story in French

Like most kids, my little guys can’t wait for Santa Claus to come down the chimney with lots of presents.  That’s all fine and good, but I want my children to understand what Christmas is really all about.  One year, Santa brought a Fisher Price Little People Christmas Story Nativitythat we put up under the “kid

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Christmas Coloring Pages in French and Spanish

I teach French to over 20 preschoolers twice a week at about 4:00 p.m.  If you have young children, I’m sure you understand that little ones begin to get tired and lose focus at that late afternoon hour.  Did I mention there are over 20 of them?  I love the little dears, but I am

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Holiday Giveaway: $100 Signature Print: CONTEST CLOSED

Bonjour!  I want to tell you about a unique and fantastic holiday giveaway going on now at La Dame Dragon‘s blog.  Follow this link and follow the directions for your chance to win an amazing Marti Garaughty signature edition giclee print (a $100 value.)  French speakers, be prepared to have a little fun putting your language skills to

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Get a Free Santa Letter in French From Père Noël

Published on December 9, 2008 by in French, Holiday

I have been collecting French Santa letters for several years now.  The French Postal System provides this free service for children all around the world.  Sure, it’s a form letter, but colorful, cute, and fun.  Every year there’s a new design and it arrives the exciting, old-fashioned way . . . in your mailbox! Want

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Free Spanish Hanukkah Materials

Hola amigos Just a quick note to let the Spanish teachers out there know that we’ve just posted another FREE holiday download at TeachersPayTeachers.com Free Spanish Hanukkah Materials You get a one-page, novice level reading about Raquel, who celebrates Hanukkah with her family in Madrid.  The free download comes with flash cards and comprehension questions.

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Free French Hanukkah Reading

I  just discovered an extremely cool site for teachers just like me.  TeachersPayTeachers is a place for educators to publish and sell their original teaching units, worksheets, songs, flash cards, Power Point presentations and more.   You’ll find all kinds of creative, one-of-a-kind teaching resources, including used teaching supplies.  Lots of freebies, too.  I’m in

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Feliz Navidad: I Want to Wish You a Merry Christmas

I credit the Puerto Rican singer, José Feliciano, with teaching me and countless others how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Spanish.  His 1970′s hit  Feliz Navidad is one of the most played, recorded, and beloved Christmas tunes ever.  Download a copy today as you dance and sing your way to a bilingual Christmas with your

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