Children’s Books
Madeline Books: Make a French Connection
Offering a Madeline camp for 5-7 year olds has me more enthused than ever over these classic books by Ludwig Bemelmans. Even my boys are asking to hear tale after tale about the brave little girl from “the old house in Paris that was covered in vines.” Madeline provides a wonderful context and reason for [...]
Crafts for a French Madeline Camp
It’s time for my French summer camp! Tomorrow I set up my room, and then the fun begins on Monday. This year, I’m offering something new–a Madeline camp for rising K-2. I’m going to use my tried and true French camp program “Passport to French Fun.” My campers always have a BLAST preparing for an [...]
Use Art to Learn Numbers in a Foreign Language
I was reading French books to my preschooler at bedtime tonight. One of our favorites is a picture book called Je découvre les nombres dans l’art (I Discover Numbers in Art) by Lucy Micklethwait. Each page contains the print of a famous piece of artwork. Readers have to search for a particular item in each [...]
How to Say Cat in Nine Foreign Languages
// Today’s post is a completely self-indulgent excuse to show you my other two children–the furry ones. I used to take pictures of my cats all the time BK (Before Kids,) but the kitties have been photographically neglected for years. Tonight, I was surprised to discover several cat videos on my Flip camera. My son’s been busy! He took this picture [...]
Guest Post: The Three Sisters Books Introduce Children to French
// I recently discovered a fun and charming book series that is sure to create a few new Francophiles out there! The Three Sisters series, written by Nancy S. Pruett, Ph.D., will both educate and entertain. Nancy’s daughter, Elizabeth, is one of “the three sisters.” It is my pleasure to welcome her as a guest [...]
Win a Bilingual Children’s Counting Book: Build a Burrito CONTEST CLOSED
// Wanna Jugar with Migo? is hosting a fantastic giveaway. Follow this link and enter to win a signed copy of Denise Vega’s Spanish-English counting book: Build a Burrito. I just love this cultural and creative approach to teaching children beginning Spanish. And be sure to visit Vega’s website for some fantastic freebies–downloadable thematic teaching materials that [...]
Bilingual Picture Book Giveaway at SpanglishBaby.com: CONTEST CLOSED
April 30 is El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros, a celebration of children, books, languages, and cultures. In honor of this event, you can win Book Fiesta, a beautiful bilingual picture book autographed by the author, Pat Mora. Just follow this link to SpanglishBaby.com to enter and learn more about Pat Mora and this unique fiesta. Contest [...]
Happy Birthday Hungry Caterpillar
In case you haven’t heard, March 20 is the 40th birthday of Eric Carle’s classic picture book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I’ve used this wonderful story in my French classes for many years. In fact, I have it memorized in French! Sur une feuille, un petit oeuf brille au clair de lune . . . [...]
Dr. Seuss Books in French and Spanish
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday in March, share some favorite stories with your kids in French and Spanish. Here is a listing of some multi-lingual Seuss classics. French: Le Chat Chapeaute (French Edition) Les Oeufs Verts au Jambon: The French Edition of Green Eggs and Ham Cat in the Hat in English and French [...]
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 [...]
