Songs
Learn Spanish with Whistlefritz’s Cha Cha Cha CD
My kids and I have been dancing to Spanish this summer! Whistlefritz has just released a new CD–Cha, Cha, Cha! The folksongs and original songs are recorded and arranged by award-winning singer/songwriter Jorge Anaya. What I really love is the feeling of the music. Culture is infused into every beat . . . be it [...]
Toy Story 3 Spanish Theme Song: You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Just got back from watching Toy Story 3 with my family. Hilarious! Loved it! I had to do a quick post here on the ‘ol blog because there was some “foreign language fun” in the film. (I won’t say any more than that!) Check out the new Spanish theme song by the Gypsy Kings: You’ve [...]
Win a 1 2 3 Spanish Together CD at Wanna Jugar With Migo?
Win a fun children’s Spanish CD by 123 Spanish Together. Your children will be dancing, singing, and learning Spanish in no time! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post at Wanna Jugar With Migo? Contest ends Thursday, June 24, 2010. Buena suerta
Clips of Official 2010 World Cup Songs
Enjoy the international, musical sounds of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa! null
Save on Sing-a-Lingo Spanish CDs
I reviewed the Sing-a-Lingo Spanish CD’s several weeks ago in this post. The music continues to be a favorite in our home! And we the bedtime singable book is beyond adorable! If you don’t have your own Sing-a-Lingo CD yet, now is the time to save with some fantastic deals. From now until May 31st, [...]
Music and Songs for Teaching French
Here is a resource for recommended music for your French-learning kids. Some are perfect for teaching language, others to set the mood! null
French Mother’s Day Song and Free Printable
I made up this simple French Mother’s Day song to the tune of “Bonjour mes amis.” It’s just right for pre-k and early elementary learners. Wouldn’t this be a charming song for the children to sing to Mom? And they can learn gardening vocabulary as they plant a flower for Maman, or prepare some delicious [...]
Fun Spanish Fiesta Music for Your Cinco de Mayo Party
Looking for some festive Mexican music for Cinco de Mayo? Whether you’re planning a classroom fiesta or a family taco dinner on May 5, try some of these downloads to set the mood: null
French April Fool’s Song: une chanson pour le poisson d’avril
We have the French to thank for April Fool’s Day! In France, it’s called April FISH Day, or le poisson d’avril. French children make paper fish and try to tape them to the backs of unsuspecting friends. Here’s a simple song and finger play I created to teach children about this funny custom: Le [...]
French Easter Song, Traditions, and Worksheets: Cloches de Pâques
The Easter Bunny does not deliver eggs to children in France; that job belongs to the church bells. France is a predominately Catholic country. On Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, the bells in every church and cathedral across France stop ringing. It is said that the bells’ chimes, so sad over Jesus’ death [...]
