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Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Goodbye summer, welcome fall! It has been so hot in Texas, my students and I are anxious to start the new season. We are ready to see the leaves change, to learn about pumpkins and to finally be able to go outside.
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, give this list to her and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
When you see this 🏫, it means we have a great activity to accompany this book!
Want more books? Check out Five Fantastic Bilingual Books by kidsclubspanishschool.com
1. El otoño by Ulises Wensell
This book shows how autumn brings a change of colors from green to brown, falling leaves, a return to school, and shorter days.
2.La calabaza rodante by Junia Wonders
A little girl chases her giant pumpkin all over town with some help along the way. It’s the perfect bedtime story to read with your little pumpkin.
3. ¡Bienvenido, otoño! by Àngels Navarro
Zany pictures and an even sillier premise transform this traditional rhyme into an autumn comedy!
4. Ana cultiva manzanas/ Apple Farmer Annie (Monica Wellington)
A delicious treat about America's favorite fruit is now available in a Spanish bilingual format. Ana grows and sells apples, and she makes cider and applesauce and muffins. A glossary helps kids learn the names of Ana's delicious ingredients in both languages. With tie-ins to math and science curricula and units on autumn, this book will be especially welcomed by teachers. Truly the pick of the crop!
5.Sopa de calabaza by Helen Cooper
Three friends live together in harmony. Each night they prepare pumpkin soup for dinner. The cat chops the pumpkin, the squirrel stirs the soup, and the duck adds the salt. Everyone is happy, until the duck decides it's time to make a little change. Warmly illustrated, this story shows that even the best friendships have their ups and downs.
6. Carlos and the Squash Plant / Carlos y la planta de calabaza by Jan Romero Stevens
Set in northern New Mexico, young Carlos refuses to take a bath after his farm work each day, until a plant sprouts in his ear.
7.In Autumn / En Otoño (Seasons/Estaciones) by Susana Madinabeitia Manso
Celebrate autumn with this bilingual board book! Vibrant photographs paired with text in both English and Spanish follow one little girl as she personifies all of her favorite things about the season: leaves falling, wind blowing, and more. Welcome the autumn season and build language skills with In Autumn/En Otoño!
8. El libro del otoño by Rotraut Susanne Berner
A wordless picture book that looks at a city and it surrounding areas in the fall time.
9. ¡El otoño ya está aquí! by Albert Asensio
Nin, the squirrel, knows fall has arrived because the leaves have begun to fall, the bears are eating a lot, and the hedgehogs are preparing their nests for hibernation.
10.Diversión con manzanas en otoño by Marthan E. H. Rustad
Through charming illustrations and text, readers follow a young girl to the apple orchard where she learns how apples grow and makes cider and pie. Critical thinking and comprehension questions help readers engage with the story. Now available in Spanish! .
11. Colores del otoño by Mari Schuh
Falling leaves, round pumpkins, crisp apples―colors are everywhere in fall! Explore color in the world around you. What colors make you think of fall? What can you create with the colors of fall? Encourage readers to create fall-inspired art and discover the colors around them through bright photos and lively text.
12. Estamos en otoño by Celeste Bishop
When the leaves start falling and days get colder, Fall is officially here. In this engaging fiction title, a relatable narrator and their friends and family show readers everything that makes Fall unique. Readers learn about going back to school, raking leaves, hayrides, and more. With simple, straightforward language, this title is perfect for beginning readers and for reading out loud. Charming illustrations accompany the text, bringing this fun narrative to life.
13. El conteo regresivo del otoño by Fran Hawk
Count backwards from 10 to one during one of the most colorful times of year: fall. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall: aspen, birch, maple, oak, chestnut, linden, pine, beech, dogwood, and sweet gum. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter.
14. La viejecita que no le tenia miedo a nada by Linda Williams
The story of a little old lady who was never afraid of anything, until one night while walking through the woods she has the scare of her life! ‘The little old lady’s fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations.
15. El primer otoño de Clifford by Norman Bridwell
Clifford the Small Red Puppy leaps into autumn when he experiences the changing of the seasons for the first time, and he joyfully sniffs the falling leaves and enjoys the wonderful colors. Original.
Want more books? Check out Five Fantastic Bilingual Books by kidsclubspanishschool.com
From learning stations to poems and comprehension passages, here are some of our highlights for fall!
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Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Happy *almost New Year! It seems that not too long ago we were teaching about Thanksgiving, holidays around the world and fall. Well, now it is time to teach about winter, the New Year, Valentine's and animals in the winter.
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, give this list to her and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
When you see this 🏫, it means we have a great activity to accompany this book!
1. Estamos en invierno por Joyce Jeffries
Snow, sledding and hot cocoa can only mean one thing: Winter is here. This charming fiction title transports readers into a winter wonderland, where a relatable narrator explores the season. Readers meet the narrators family and friends, who show how much fun it is to spend Winter with loved ones.
2.Tren de invierno by Susanna Isern
This is a sweet story about friendship. With winter coming, the forest animals catch the train that will take them to warmer lands. The trip is going smoothly, until one passenger suddenly realizes someone is missing. The Winter Train takes young readers on a touching journey that brings out the very best in everyone.
3. Las aves en el invierno by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
In Birds in Winter, beginning readers will learn how birds migrate or adapt to survive the winter months. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how birds handle the chilly weather conditions.
4.DLee's Snow day (Bilingual story) by Diana Lee Santamaria
A winter tale featuring the character DLee, her brother Angel, and her curious cat, Mr. Mustache. Published as a bilingual story, in both English and Spanish, this story captures the beauty and magic of a child's first snowfall.
5.¡El invierno es divertido! by Walt K. Moon
There's snow on the ground, and icicles are forming! It must be winter. Through vivid full-color photographs and carefully leveled text, discover what kinds of activities people do in the winter. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and other great features make this Spanish-language edition an excellent introduction to nonfiction reading for children.
6.Osos Polares y Pingüinos by Katharine Hall
Your class (child) will learn a lot about comparing and contrasting with this stunning book. The author's purpose is clear, to help children use critical thinking skills to explore and learn about the natural world around them. If you read this book to your class, check out this great Comprehension Skills Flipbooks package. 🏫
7.Un día de nieve by Ezra Jack Keats
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever.
8. In Winter/ En Invierno by Susana Madinabeitia
"In winter… I am going to build a snowman! What are you going to build? En invierno… ¡Voy a hacer un muñeco de nieve! ¿Qué vas a hacer tú?". With vibrant photographs and text in both English and Spanish, In Winter / En Invierno will soon become a story time favorite!
9. El mitón by Jan Brett
In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes.
10.¿Qué hacen los animales en invierno?
Intermediate readers examine how animals hibernate, use camouflage, and migrate to survive winter conditions.
11. Oso polar, oso polar, ¿qué es ese ruido?
Eric Carle's vibrant and imaginative illustrations are the perfect match for the playful text, keeping children enthralled reading after reading. 🏫 Polar Bears Non Fiction Unit (Osos Polares)
12.Los animales en el invierno por Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage early readers as they discover how animals deal with the chilly weather conditions. .
13.¡Una señora con frío se tragó un poco de nieve! by Lucille Colandro
This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page.
14.El invierno by Julie Murray
Big changes come in winter--from the weather to the activities we do. Pairing very simple text and vibrant pictures of winter, readers will learn what they can expect in this season and all the fun things they can do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
15. Iguanas en la nieve y otros poemas de invierno by Francisco X. Alarcón
Francisco X. Alarcón shows children a city where people are bridges to each other and children sing poetry in two languages. A family frolic in the snow reminds the poet of the iguanas playing by his grandmother's house in Mexico.
From learning stations to poems and comprehension passages, here are some of our highlights for winter!
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Oh, March....Time to celebrate National Reading Month and International Women's Day. Let's not forget about the beginning of Spring: butterflies, clouds, rainbows, flowers, bunnies and bees. Here is a list of bilingual books on amazon to build your classroom or home library.
We had fun compiling this list and were pleasantly surprised to find more books available in Spanish. On this list, we found a Reader's theater in Spanish, a bilingual book that comes with a free app and YouTube playlist, and a popular new book recently translated into Spanish.
If you enjoy this list, check out our book list about kindness and the holidays.
We hope you enjoy this list!
15 Spanish or Bilingual About Spring
1. La primavera by Julie Murray (Spanish)
This books talks about changes that spring brings, from the weather to the activities that we do. The Abdo collection has a Spanish book for every season you can find them all here on Kinder Bilingue's amazon wish list store.
2. Little Chickies/ Los Pollitos by Susie Jaramillo (Bilingual)
I was very excited when I found out what Canticos was doing, bringing to life popular songs from the Spanish speaking world. Growing up in Colombia, I remember this one was one of my favorite songs, and I love that we are now able to bring it into our classroom or home.
If you don't remember how this song goes, don't worry, Canticos took care of that, they have this song on Youtube in 8 different languages! This would be a great sing along book to introduce Spring to your students.
If you are teaching the life of a cycle of a chick this would also be a fun way to introduce the activity.
They also have an app for this book called Little Chickies (Los Pollitos)
3.Lola planta un jardin by Anna McQuinn (Spanish) (Lola Plants a Garden)
How does your garden grow? Book-loving Lola is inspired by a collection of garden poems that she reads with her mommy. She wants to plant her own garden of beautiful flowers, so she and Mommy go to the library to check out books about gardening. They choose their flowers and buy their seeds. They dig and plant. And then they wait. Lola finds it hard to wait for her flowers to grow, but she spends the time creating her own flower book. Soon she has a garden full of sunflowers and invites all of her friends for cakes and punch and a story among the flowers.
You can find the original English version here.
4.Martín y la llegada de la primavera by Sebastian Meschenmose (Spanish) (It's Springtime, Mr. Squirrel)
This book was originally written in Spanish and relates the story of two animal friends, Martin and Erick (a fun child like adaptation of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza) where they talk about feelings, spring, humor and friendship.
A new version (Feb 2018) in English is also available!
5. In Spring/ En Primavera by Susana Madinabeitia Manso (Bilingual)
In spring, seeds grow. I want to grow like a seed! En primavera, las semillas crecen. ¡Quiero crecer como una semilla! In this bilingual board book, a joyful little boy celebrates all of his favorite things about spring, from seeds growing to puddles splashing.
6. Lluvia by Carol Thompson (Spanish) (Rain)
Let's play out in the rain! There's a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy! In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world whatever the weather!
There is also an English version available: Rain
7. Little Quack/ Cuaquito by Lauren Thompson (Bilingual)
There is a separate edition for English and Spanish, but there is also a bilingual version which is written in both languages side by side.
Little Quack is a duck out of water. As his brothers and sisters splish, splash and splosh their way into the pond behind their mama, he is left all alone on the shore. Little Quack wants to join his family. Can he find the courage to be a very small duck in a very big pond? Count along and find out!
8. Laughing Tomatoes: And Other Spring Poems/ Jitomates Risueños: Y Otros Poemas de Primavera by Francisco Alarcon (Bilingual)
Tomatoes laugh, chiles explode, and tortillas applaud the sun. With joy and tenderness, delight and sadness, Frances X. Alarcón's poems honor life and nature: welcoming the morning sun, remembering his grandmother's songs, paying tribute to children working in the fields, and dreaming of a world filled with gardens.
9. Gallinita Colorá Colorá: y las semillitas misteriosas by Tere Marichal-Lugo (Spanish) Reader's Theater 😍
This is simply awesome! One of the things my students really enjoyed during reading time, were the reader's theater scripts. It was a bit difficult to find them in Spanish at the time, so I created a few with a social studies theme and integrating QR codes (see responsibility and honesty). So I got really excited when I found this adaptation of the Red Hen with a Caribbean twist, so perfect.
10. La Semillita by Eric Carle (Spanish) (The Tiny Seed)
One of our class favorites, Eric Carle's eloquent text and brilliant collages turn the simple life cycle of a plant into an exciting story, a nature lesson, and an inspiring message of the importance of perseverance.
11.Butterflies on Carmen Street/ Mariposas en la calle Carmen by Monica Brown
Paired with April Ward's charming illustrations that depict Julianita's neighborhood--her home on Carmen Street, the bench where Abuelito rests in Palo Verde Park, her parents' store that sells everything in the whole wide world--this book by award-winning author Monica Brown is sure to entertain and educate kids ages 3-9. This is a perfect choice for children learning about insects and the forces of nature.
12. ¡La primavera esta aqui! by Graciela Castellanos (Spanish)
Pedro is so excited! Join him as he rejoices in the beauties of nature during Spring time and the so wonderful activities he carries out with his Mom and Dad. The expressive illustrations and engaging text make this picture book an enjoyable and educational resource for young children.
13.Celebra el Día de San Patricio con Samantha y Lola by Alma Flor Ada(Spanish) (English version)
Samantha loves Irish dancing and has learned to dance it very well. Her friend Lola also likes this dance and she especially loves the fancy dress that Samantha wears during her presentations. Little by little, Lola learns the basic steps from her friend, until she is also ready to appear on stage. She makes her first appearance in the show that her school prepares to celebrate St. Patricks Day.
This book also contains an informative section on St. Patricks Day.
14.Cómo atrapar a un duende by Adam Wallace (Spanish) Original version (How to Catch a Leprechaun)
You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Start a St. Patrick's Day tradition with this fun and lively children's book.
15.Los árboles en la primavera by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst (Spanish) English version (Trees in Spring )
In Trees in Spring, beginning readers follow along as a tree responds to the season by growing leaves and flowers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how trees use sunlight and water to help them grow.
I hope you enjoyed the list. Did I missed your favorites?
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Juliana S.
K-5 GT Bilingual Teacher/ Content Creator Kinder Bilingüe
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How many feelings can your students name? We tend to ask our students how they feel or how a situation made them feel multiple times per day (especially during recess 😌) and the response we usually get is sad, angry or mad; but when you ask students to describe those feelings it is hard for them to recognize,express and deal with a particular emotion, this might happen because they are dealing with a different or difficult situation like when they are dealing with a loss, feel stressed, or experience jealously or anger.
Here is a list of books that can help your student (or child) to not only recognize how they are feeling, but also to express and deal with those emotions. It also reassures them that they are not the only ones that feel that way, which is a great conversation starter.
Share this with your school librarian or a bilingual teacher. Here is a list of all of these bilingual books we found to build your classroom or home library.
15 Spanish or Bilingual Books About Feelings
1. El monstruo de colores by Anna Llenas (The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings)
We teach children how to identify colors, numbers, shapes, and letters—but what about their feelings? By illustrating such common emotions as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, this sensitive book gently encourages young children to open up with parents and teachers.
The English version has a 3-D pop-ups on every page.
You can find all the books here Kinder Bilingue's amazon wish list store.
2. El Pez Pucheros by Deborah Diesen (A Pout-Pout Fish Adventure)
This is great when little ones are in a bad mood but don't know why. On this book, they swim along the Pout-Pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that's sure to turn little pouts into big smiles.
You can find the original English version here.
3.Cipariso: No se olvida lo que se muere, se muere lo que se olvida by Marta Sanmamed (Cyparissus: That which dies is never forgotten; that which is forgotten,dies)
This is geared towards upper elementary grades (Lexile level:1010L) and it is such an important topic that we wish children shouldn't go through. It helps children cope with the loss of a pet and overcome the grief process learning to confront other losses they have in their life.
You can find the original English version here.
4.Cuerpo de nube by Ana Eulate (Little Cloud Lamb)
A touching and sensitive story for all ages, about accepting differences and dealing with the loss of a loved one.
You can find the original English version here.
5. Los sentimientos (Feelings) by Stephanie Reid
In this wordless book, children will be inspired to tell their own stories with this filled with engaging, colorful images that show children all types of different facial expressions. This book allows for a wonderful shared reading experience for children who do not yet know how to read or who are just beginning to learn. The images tell a story of their own.
6. I Have Feelings / Tengo sentimientos by Bobbie Kalman (Bilingual)
This book explores the world of emotions and helps children identify their own feelings. Entertaining photographs show young readers what emotions look like on children's faces.
7. Prudencia se preocupa by Kevin Henkes (Wemberly Worried)
Kevin Henkes shares Wemberly's story, a little mouse that is worried about everything, big and small things, all throughout the day. When it is time to start school she is even more worried, the story shows that being worried is a normal feeling, but it also shows that when you are having fun you tend to worry less.
8. El peor día de toda mi vida/ The WORST Day of My Life EVER by Julia Cook (Bilingual)
When students are having a bad day and feel it is the worst day of their lives, they will connect with Rico (RJ in the English text) he wakes up with gum in his hair, misses recess because he s late to school, and kicks the ball into his own team's soccer goal! After his mom helps him learn the skills of listening and following instructions, Rico finds that he can have the BEST day of his life. Tips for parents and educators on how to reinforce the skills with children are included. Each colorfully illustrated page includes both the Spanish and English text.
Great to use with children in grades K-6 who are learning to speak and read either language.
9. Una vez tuve mucho miedo by Chandra Ghosnh Ippen (Once I Was a Very Very Scared)
A little squirrel announces that he was once very, very, scared and finds out that he is not alone. Lots of little animals went through scary experiences, but they react in different ways. Turtle hides and gets a tummy ache, monkey clings, dog barks, and elephant doesn’t like to talk about it. They need help, and they get help from grown-ups who help them feel safe and learn ways to cope with difficult feelings. This story was written to help children and grown-ups understand how stress can affect children and ways to help them.
10. ¿Cómo dicen ESTOY ENOJADO los dinosaurios? by Janet Yolen (How Do Dinosaurs Say I'M MAD!)
R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? And how do they calm down? Brimming with humor, this sparkling new book handles a timeless children's topic with wit and wisdom. Romp and stomp! Roar and slam! Almost everyone gets angry. But how can young dinosaurs also learn to calm down, take a time out, and behave?The award-winning team of Yolen and Teague have created a fun, engaging book sure to help children handle anger and frustration. Readers will laugh at the antics of an Afrovenator's tantrum and a storming Pachyrhinosaurus.
11.Cuando Sofia se enoja, se enoja de veras by Molly Banks (When Sophie Gets Angry---Really, Really Angry...)
Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. My students really like this book, because with color, Molly Banks shows what it feels like to be really, really angry.
12. Asi me siento yo by Janan Cain (The Way I Feel)
The illustrations and story is very entertaining and well written. If I could only change one thing about this book would be the Spanish translation for the word silly. On the book, is is translated as tonta which means dumb, I would instead use for the word chistosa(o).
This book uses words and situations familiar to children to describe a wide variety of emotions, some seldom attributed to kids. The language is nonjudgmental, and free of bias and slang, and there are whimsical characters that appeal to both boys and girls.
13. El niño nuevo by Lauren Child (The New Small Person)
Elmore Green starts life as an only child, as many children do. He has a room to himself, where he can line up his precious things and nobody will move them one inch. But one day everything changes. When the new small person comes along, it seems that everybody might like it a bit more than they like Elmore Green. And when the small person knocks over Elmore’s things and even licks his jelly-bean collection, Elmore’s parents say that he can’t be angry because the small person is only small. Elmore wants the small person to go back to wherever it came from. Then, one night, everything changes. . . . In her signature visual style, Lauren Child gets to the heart of a child’s evolving emotions about becoming a big brother or sister...
14.Cool Down and Work Through Anger (Cálmate y supera la ira) by Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. (Bilingual)
Reassuring and supportive, this book helps elementary children learn concrete social skills for anger management and discover that when they cool down and work through anger, so they can feel peaceful again.
15.Escuchando a mi cuerpo: Una guía para ayudar a los niños entender la conexión entre las sensaciones y los sentimientos by Gabi Garcia (Listening to My Body)
Escuchando a mi cuerpo is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, while helping them build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate, and develop a better sense of well-being.
Escuchando a mi cuerpo is a wonderful resource for parents, counselors and teachers!
You can find the original English version here.
I hope you enjoyed the list. Did I missed your favorites? Let us know what book you use in your classroom to talk about feelings. If you enjoyed this list, check out our book list about kindness and Spring.
Frases de emociones (Bilingual)
This is an emotions chart wheel, you can laminate and display in a central part of.....
Feelings & Emotions in Spanish
This resource includes 39 student pages in Spanish: Me siento cuando estoy...
Juliana S.
K-5 GT Bilingual Teacher/ Content Creator Kinder Bilingüe
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Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Can you believe it is almost February? Time to use Valentine's Day to teach about expressing our feelings and emotions. I especially love to celebrate this holiday with my kinder students, this is the first time in school (second if they went to Pre-K 😉) where they get to express their love towards others through writing, with hugs and candy with all their friends and family. I also use this holiday to reinforce❤️️ kindness❤️️ in our classroom. I like that at this point of the year, they are able to write letters and poems and it comes straight from their hearts 💌.
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, give this list to her and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
When you see this 🏫, it means we have a great activity to accompany this book!
1. ¡Es el Día de San Valentín! by Richard Sebra
Students learn about the holiday of love and find out how people show their affection on this special day. Full-color photographs and carefully leveled text make this title a helpful introduction to a well-loved holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help build nonfiction reading skills.
2. El primer San Valentín de Clifford by Norman Bridwell
So tiny that he can fit into Emily Elizabeth's pocket, the small red puppy Clifford gets into a heap of trouble as he gets covered with valentine paste, falls into a post office chute, and disappears in a mountain of mail. Original.
3. Valentine's Day: El día del amor y la amistad by Shannon Moore Fitzgerald
This bilingual text celebrates children’s love of the special people in their lives. Creating Valentine cards for those special people is a great way to express that love. The text of Valentine’s Day also helps young people recognize the love they receive from others through every day actions.
4. Te Quiero, Querido Dragón/ I Love You, Dear Dragon by Margaret Hillert
A boy and his pet dragon celebrate Valentine's Day by playing games and making Valentine's cards. Spanish/English edition includes reading activities and a word list.
5. Huggy Kissy/Abrazos y besitos (Leslie Patricelli board books) (Spanish Edition)
With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book that is now available in a dual Spanish-English edition.
6. Besos for Baby: A Little Book of Kisses by Jen Arena
Everyone has kisses for Baby, from Mami and Papi to perro and gato. Using simple Spanish words, this charming read-aloud proves that love is the same in every language! Parents won't be able to resist giving baby muchos besos as they share this bilingual read aloud, filled with bold, graphic illustrations, with their little bébé!
7. Mi Amor Por Ti/My Love for You (Spanish Edition) by Susan L. Roth
In both Spanish and English, two tiny mice express their love in big terms. On a walk together, the mice learn that their love is bigger than 1 bear, taller than 2 giraffes, larger than 3 blue whales. As they count from 1 to 10, the mice discover that their love is greater than anything they can imagine. Siempre. Forever.
8. Amor de La Oruga Muy Hambrienta by Eric Carle
Celebrate love and ring in Valentine's Day with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this adorable book, which is now available in Spanish! This charming, sweet title featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect gift for that special someone on Valentine's Day--or any day of the year.
9. Dora quiere mucho a Boots by Alison Inches
It's Valentine's Day! Dora the Explorer and Boots can't wait to spend it together. They pick a favorite meeting place and set out with Map's help. Will they find each other on this special day? Only with your help!
10. El Primer Beso de Froggy
He can't even think straight when she's around. When Frogilina smiles at him through the monkey bars, Froggy falls smack on his head-bonk! So with Valentine's Day just a week away, Froggy gets busy making an extra-special valentine.
11. El cuento de Oso Carinoso y la tarjeta del Dia de San Valentin by TC LiFonti
The night before Valentine's Day, Lovie Bear makes a special card for Tiana Bear, who he wants as his Bear-n-Tine. However, when it is time to share cards at school, Lovie becomes unsure of himself and whether or not he should take a chance on telling Tiana how he feels about her.
12.Te Quiero Más by Laura Duksta
The New York Times bestselling picture book is now available in Spanish and waiting to be discovered by a whole new audience. Told through rhyme and rhythm and candid illustrations, this cleverly conceived flip book (which ends in the middle and then starts from either side) ensures that the story, like love, never has to end.
13.¿De que color es un beso? by Rocio Bonilla
A little girl who loves to paint wonders what color she should use for a kiss. In doing so, she states objects she likes and dislikes for each color.
14.El amor y la amistad by Oscar Brenifer
This is a very interesting book that explores what people think love means. It facilitates a conversation with your students to know what they think love is.
15. Animales, Amor Y Amistad por Ivonne D. Hernandez
This is a beautifully illustrated book written for families, friends, and professionals with children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The author and her son, a 17-year-old with autism, drew and illustrated the narration of the story. Each animal represents common characteristics of children with autism or ASD, which are defined in simple terms for everyone.
From learning stations to poems and comprehension passages, here are some of our highlights for Valentine's Day!
It is time to share books about kindness, not just because of what is going on in the world, but because we really need to make sure kindness, empathy, tolerance and respect are part of our classroom culture.
Our world is changing daily and we need to make sure our kids are connecting with others, making sure they don't lose that social connection with their friends.
These books are not only a great way to discuss feelings and behavior, they also teach valuable lessons that students can implement every day. Our hope is that we inspired a set of great future leaders!
We hope you enjoy this list!
15 Spanish or Bilingual that Promote Kindness
1. Actos Bondadosos by Rebecca Pettiford (Spanish)
In Actos bondadosos, beginning readers will learn about all the ways they can be kind and considerate in their daily lives. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they discover how they can build character by showing kindness.
2. ¿Has Llenado una Cubeta Hoy?: Una Guía Diaria de Felicidad para Niños
by Carol McCloud (Bilingual)
Your school might be already using the system of "filling a buckets" and we are so glad there is a bilingual version available. Did you know this is the updated and revised version?
This heartwarming book encourages positive behavior by using the concept of an invisible bucket to show children how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation and love by "filling buckets."
Los superheroes son superamables by Kathy Cleaver (Bilingual)
Ricky "saves the day" with kindness and learns to be kind to himself, others, animals and the earth.
4.Share and Take Turns/Comparte y turna by Cheri J. Meiners M.Ed. (Bilingual)
Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn. This book presents sharing as a positive choice and offers concrete examples to help children practice taking turns and realize the benefits of sharing.
This book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills.
5. I Like Your Buttons! by Sarah Marwill Lamstein (Bilingual)
“I like your buttons, Mrs. Sutton-Jones!” Kind words can be contagious. Cassandra’s simple compliment to her teacher starts off a chain reaction of kindness through the teachers and students at school, adults at work, and families at home. Soon, the entire neighborhood is in a good mood! Cassandra’s kindheartedness comes full circle when her father comes home with a surprise, which Cassandra inadvertently helped happen. Learn how quickly kind words can spread and how easy it is to be a nice person, all while learning a new language!
6. Anabel's Shoes / Los Zapatos de Anabel by Frances Ruiz (Bilingual)
Be grateful for what you have! A beautifully illustrated bilingual story about a young girl on a journey through a forest full of friendly animals. She learns a lesson on the kindness of others and appreciating what she has. Following the movement of teaching kindness and important social values, this is an ideal story for parents to read together with their children and initiate discussions on valuable life lessons.
7. Cuenta con mi amabilidad by Debby Anderson (Spanish)
In this fun, colorful book, kids will learn how to be kind to others while acquiring basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, counting, measuring, and more.
8. Sharing Time / Tiempo para compartir by Elizabeth Verdick (Bilingual)
Sometimes it’s fun to share, and sometimes it’s hard. In both English and Spanish, this book offers simple choices (take turns, use it together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult.
9.Bondad (Sentimientos) by Sarah Medina (Spanish)
In this book, children explore the feeling of caring; how to recognize it and how to take appropriate action when they have those feelings.
10. Pablo Pineda: Ser diferente es un valor (Lo que de verdad importa) (Bilingual)
Pablo Pineda is the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. A teacher, a writer, and an actor, he radiates charisma and the will to learn. This is his endearing story, which reminds us that the only disability is not understanding that all of us have different abilities. This book is also available in English: Pablo Pineda: Being different is a value (What Really Matters)
11.Pastel para enemigos / Enemy Pie by Derek Munson (Spanish) Original version is in English
A young boy's summer is ruined when a new kid in town becomes his number one enemy. Luckily the boy's father has a recipe for enemy pie that will save the day. Enemy pie only works if the two enemies spend the whole day together. Along the way they become friends. This charming book teaches the importance of an open mind and the inaccuracy of prejudices.
12. Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar by Martine Agassi (Bilingual)
Students learn that hitting is never okay, hands can do many good things, and everyone is capable of positive, loving actions. Includes tips for adults.
13.El primer San Valentin de Clifford by Norman Bridwell (Spanish)
Clifford is a favorite in many classes. On this book, he is so tiny that he can fit into Emily Elizabeth's pocket, the small red puppy Clifford gets into a heap of trouble as he gets covered with valentine paste, falls into a post office chute, and disappears in a mountain of mail. Original.
14.Huggy Kissy/Abrazos y besitos by Leslie Patricelli (Bilingual)
When you’re an adorable bald baby, your family finds lots of ways to show you how much they love you: Mommy lifts you uppy, Daddy kisses you on the tummy, and everyone wants to snuggle. What’s not to love? With comedy and warmth, Leslie Patricelli offers a universal tribute to love and affection in a board book that is now available in a dual Spanish-English edition.
15.Talk and Work It Out / Hablar y resolver by Cheri J. Meiners (Bilingual)
What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It’s never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible. Includes conflict resolution skill building games and role plays for adults to use with children.
16.La amabilidad es mi Superpoder: un libro para niños sobre la empatía, el cariño y la solidaridad (Spanish Edition) (My Superpower Books) by Alicia Ortego
This charming story with peaceful rhymes and colorful illustrations will explain to the reader that it is okay to make a mistake and say I’m sorry. Lucas will teach your child good manners and positive behavior at home, at school, in the store, and on the playground.
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Back to school is here! Teachers are busy preparing their classrooms, going to staff meetings and preparing for that first day of school. We want to make sure everything goes well and we can't wait to meet our students. Making our students feel comfortable and safe is a top priority, and sharing our love of reading starts on that very first day when we read aloud.
I have compiled a list of books to read not only on the first day, but to have available during the back to school season.
If you enjoy this list, check out our book list about kindness and the holidays.
We hope you enjoy this list! Here we go!
1.Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? by Bill Martin (Spanish)
If you know any kindergarten teacher you already know about this book, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a classic of children's literature. Bill Martin's rhythmic text speaks directly to young children, and Eric Carle's gorgeous illustrations hold children enraptured reading after reading.
When reading in Spanish I talk about the word "pardo" as a synomyn for the word "café" and we talk about different ways of saying color names like pardo, rojizo, castaño etc.
I usually like to accompany the books I read with an activity like this one:
2. El primer día de escuela de Chu (Spanish Edition) (Spanish)
This is a pretty new book (released February, 2017) this is one of the three books in the Chu series. Chu is a little nervous about his first day at school. Will he make friends? The teacher asks everyone to introduce themselves and talk about what they really like to do. When it's Chu's turn, no one expects what happens next.
3.Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come / Preparate, kindergarten! Alla voy! (Max and Ruby) (Bilingual Edition)
Nancy Carlson's reassuring picture book about getting ready for kindergarten is now available in a Spanish-English edition-and to a whole new audience of young children. The simple, comforting text and big, bright illustrations will ease first-day-of-school jitters and help make the early days of kindergarten exciting and fun.
4.Spot va a la escuela (Spanish Edition) by Eric Hill
This book prepares students for all of the activities they will experience throughout the school day. First Spot will meet his teacher and classmates, then it's time for music. Learning to spell, listening to a story, and painting a picture are just some of the things in store for Spot on his first day. "Spot is one of the essential experiences of childhood."-- Parents Magazine
Eric Hill created Spot in 1980 for his young son. Since then, the Spot books have gone on to sell over 22 million copies in approximately 100 different countries, making it one of the bestselling children's series of all time.
Sofia is new at a bilingual school. Join her on her first day as she learns to communicate throughout the day! This book is designed for classrooms and homes alike, wherever children are nervous about what to say on their first day!
Sofía es la alumna nueva en su escuela bilingüe. ¡Únete a ella en su primer día, mientras aprende como navegar y comunicarse durante el día escolar! Este libro fue diseñado tanto para las aulas, así como para los hogares donde hay niños o niñas quienes están nerviosos por su primer día en la escuela.
6. Bizcocho encuentra un amigo: Biscuit Finds a Friend (Spanish edition) (My First I Can Read) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Spanish)
This is a great way to introduce this series to emergent readers, this book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.
Cuando encuentra un patito perdido, Bizcocho lo ayuda a volver a su casa. ¡Entonces comienza la diversión! ¡Guau! ¡Cuac!
7. Como van a la escuela los dinosaurios? by Jane Yolen (Spanish)
The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague are back with another dinosaur tale--a fourth full-length picture book about how dinosaurs behave at school.
Los dinosaurios preferidos de todos han vuelto y esta vez van a la escuela. Estos alumnos prehistóricos son verdaderamente únicos. Al igual que en los libros anteriores, Yolen y Teague captan la naturaleza traviesa de los chicos con un texto juguetón en rima y unas ilustraciones impresionantes.
8. Me gusta ir a la escuela (Happy Reading Happy Learning Spanish) by Jean Feldman (Spanish)
This book describes all of the good things about coming to school through a song sung to the tune of "The Farmer in the Dell."
9. David va a la escuela (Spanish Edition) by David Shannon
David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- behaved reader.
10. Un beso en mi mano (The Kissing Hand Series) by Audrey Penn (Spanish)
This is great for the students that feel nervous on the first day. I was so happy when I was able to get my hands on the Spanish edition. On this first day, I also write a letter to parents with tips and recommendation to read this book at home.
In this contemporary classic Chester Raccoon seeks love and reassurance from his mother as he ventures out into the world to attend his very first day of school.
11.Crisantemo (Spanish Edition) by Kevin Henkes
One of my favorite books of all times! My students learn a valuable lessons about taking pride of their names and being careful with the words they choose which can can hurt others.
Chrysanthemum takes pride in her name, but she stops liking it after her classmates make fun of it. Things begin to change, however, when she meets her new music teacher, who makes her feel proud of her special name once again.
12. Si llevas un raton a la escuela (Spanish Edition) by Laura Numeroff
The famous mouse from If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is back for his first day of school. Only Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond could make school this much fun!
14.Chica Chica Bum Bum by Bill Martin Jr. (Spanish)
We usually do a thematic unit around the alphabet and I was excited to find the Spanish version. On this random books, all the letter go up the coconut tree, they fall, climb back up with their parents (upper case letters) and all is great.
Kids think it is really funny, after reading the book I like to play the song:
14No Te Comas LA Maestra!/Don't Eat the Teacher (Spanish Edition)
I don't know why this book is not as popular as others on amazon. It is so funny to my students, they instantly feel more at ease. Sammy the shark is so excited about the first day of school, he tries to eat everything in his path. Sammy the shark gets too excited on the first day of school and he bites the table, eats a friend while playing tag and swallows the teacher--until he gets taught a lesson in manners.
I had so much fun one year with this book that I decided to let my students read the book:
15.¡Que Nervios! El Primer día de escuela by Julie Danneberg (Spanish)
Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.
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Check out some of the resources we have for the first day/week of school
La primera semana de escuela
Sonidos Iniciales
Spanish Crowns Bundle
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We will be celebrating my husband's first Father's Day. Here are some bilingual and Spanish books we found about this topic.
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I can definitely relate to those of you who sometimes feel like you don't tell your mom how much you appreciate and love her enough. This will be the third one without my mami and the first one as a mom. I remember the crafts and letters I used to make her in elementary school, and I know my mom loved them and kept them all. I don't remember exactly the title of the books we read in class about this holiday, but I know it was in school that I had the opportunity to show my mom how much I loved her with crafts and with print. Seeing them now gives me a feeling of appreciation towards teachers because I know that it took a lot of planning from their part.
Please remember that what you make in class with your students today will be kept as a keepsake for years to come. Your students and their moms will be thankful!
If you enjoy this list, check out our book list about kindness and the holidays.
We hope you enjoy this list!
15 Spanish or Bilingual About Mother's Day
1. My Mom is Awesome (Mi Mamá es Increíble) by Shelly Admont (bilingual)
In this touching story, a little girl describes why her Mom is awesome. We see her going through her day, carrying the warmest feeling about her mother. Mom always knows how she feels and can help with any problem. Mom can make the most complicated braid and explain fractions; Mom can help to wake her up in the morning and hug her tightly when she’s sad. You can find all books and more on Kinder Bilingue's amazon wish list store.
2. Si mi mamá fuese un ornitorrinco by Dia L. Michels (Spanish)
The animal kingdom offers a special fascination for children because so many of the cozy rituals they share at home are echoed in nature. All mammal mothers feed, protect, and teach their young―tasks that often challenge their own needs for survival. With beautiful illustrations and inventive text, this fascinating introduction―now in Spanish―reveals how fourteen mammals' babies travel the path from helpless infant to self-sufficient adults.
3.Mamá, eres...¡GENIAL! by Myriam Sayalero (Spanish)
There is no school today for Blanca and Leo, so they have planned to spend a fun day with their friends… but their mother has other plans, she is set on having a fantastic day-long adventure! A series of unfortunate and funny events happen throughout the day leading to situations that were not at all planned. But they cannot deny that it has been a very exciting day! The kids soon learn that mothers are not always perfect when organizing adventures, but they sure are awesome.
4.Are You My Mother? ¿Eres tú mi mamá? by P.D. Eastman (bilingual)
Now available in a larger size trim to accommodate the English and Spanish text, this bilingual edition of P. D. Eastman’s beloved Beginner Book Are You My Mother? is perfect for Spanish speakers and English speakers to enjoy in two languages! Newly translated by Teresa Mlawer—one of the most respected figures in Hispanic publishing—this classic beginning reader about a baby bird in search of his mother is ideal for baby showers, Mother’s Day, and happy occasions of all kinds!
5.Floating on Mama's Song (Flotando en la cancion de mama) by Laura Lacamara (bilingual)
Anita's mama loves to sing. She sings such beautiful, happy songs that something magical happens: Everyone who hears her music floats high above the ground. But then Mama stops singing. Can Anita find a way to bring back happy times and magical moments for her family?
Debut author Laura Lacámara's lyrical, uplifting tale is paired with Yuyi Morales's stunning art for a magical celebration of family, music, and happiness.
6. Lo que aprendo de mamá by Joyce Jeffries (Spanish)
Our mom is often one of our first teachers. Readers discover some of the fun things kids can learn from their moms, including how to count, tie shoes, and play baseball. These lessons are shown through a relatable fictional narrative and bright illustrations. The close relationship between the pictures and text aids in the development of strong reading comprehension skills. Readers can explore the accessible text on their own, or they can follow along as this charming story is read to them. Early learners will find it's fun to learn from mom. She might even teach you silly dances.
7. Celebraciones ¡Feliz día de la madre! by Erin Day (Spanish)
Moms deserve a special day! Join a family for their special Mothers Day celebration in this book for beginner readers. Younger listeners will also enjoy the accessible text and bright illustrations that fill each spread from corner to corner. This book shares one family's way of celebrating Mothers Day and encourages children to think of their own ways to spend a day with Mom.
8. Mi mamá es la mejor madre del mundo by Ana Zurita (Spanish)
This book talks about the a mother's intuition, how she knows when you are hungry before we know it, how when we say " I don't want to" when we really mean "I would love too" and how she makes you laugh in the morning when she wakes you up.
9. ¿Tu mamá es una llama? by Deborah Guarino (Spanish)
A young llama asks his friends if their mamas are llamas and finds out, in rhyme, that their mothers are other types of animals.
10. ¿Quién es? Who's that? by Maria Larsson Perfect (bilingual)
A little girl learns about her family while looking at a photo album with her mom and discovers that she has the same qualities as her relatives.
This book is written in Spanish and English and is intended to be read all the way through in one language. You’ll find Spanish in black and English in blue. The words are not always a direct word for word translation, but rather convey the same idea. I hope you enjoy the story in whichever language you choose.
11. Amo a mi mamá/ I love my Mom by Shelley Admont
This children’s book is part of a collection of short bedtime stories. This story may be ideal for reading to your kids at bedtime as it’s enjoyable for the whole family!
12. Quiero a mi mamá porque... By Laurel Porter-Gaylord(Spanish)
This book begins with a heartwarming scene between a human parent and child, but moves on to loving care in many animal families. "She listens when I talk," says a mewing kitten. "She tucks me in," says a joey kangaroo. Children will love reading about how baby animals spend time with their moms, celebrating Mother's Day—or any occasion!—with this adorable gift from their little ones.
14.Tortillas para Mamá and Other Nursery Rhymes by Margot C. Griego (bilingual)
Young children will treasure this collection of Latin American nursery rhymes. Preserved through oral tradition, these rhymes have been passed on from generation to generation. They have been lovingly gathered and translated for this book and many are accompanied by instructions for finger play. Illuminated by the beautiful paintings of Barbara Cooney, they are now available for a whole new audience to enjoy.
14.Los vestidos de mamá by Monica Carretero (Spanish)
This books celebrates the love between daughter and mother. Each of mom's dresses is unique and each is a mirror of her feelings. Here is a video preview:
15.¿El canguro tiene mamá? by Eric Carle(Spanish) (English version)
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? answers curious kids who wonder whether lions, bears, and monkeys have mothers, too. Bright collage illustrations and simple text reinforce the theme that everyone has a mother, and every mother loves her child.
16 (Bonus) My Mother is a Superhero/Mi Mama es una superheriona
This is a book written by my friend CJ Charles.It tells the story of how Justine sees all the wonders her mom performs in her daily routine.
It makes it more meaningful reading it as a mom because it is a good reminder of how our children see us. You might just be making breakfast, but in her/his eyes you are a chef!
Did I missed any of your favorite ones? Let me know in the comment section.
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Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Let's celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. by teaching our students about this inspiring leader, his perseverance and his determination. When making this list, I was excited to find a book written by MLK's son and authentic Spanish books including one by of my favorite children's book author, Alma Flor Ada.
I hope this list is helpful for you and your students. I wasn't able to find that many bilingual books about MLK so I divided the book list into the two languages. Don't forget to see the activities we have created for this topic.
15 ENGLISH/SPANISH PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
SPANISH PICTURE BOOKS:
1. Un libro illustrado de Martin Luther King, hijo by David A. Adler
A biography of the civil rights leader whose philosophy of nonviolent civil disobedience helped win many battles.
2. Celebra el día de Martin Luther King, Jr. con la clase de la Sra. Park by Alma Flor Ada
The students in Mrs. Park's class prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. 's Day by thinking about the values he taught.
3. Monumento a Martin Luther King Jr. by Julie Murray
The title is complete with historical and modern images, bolded glossary terms, a More Facts page, and a picture glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Translated by native Spanish speakers--and immersion school educators.
4. Día de Martin Luther King Jr. by Meredith Dash
Young readers will gather basic information about Martin Luther King Jr. Day through easy-to-read text alongside compelling and historical photographs.
5. Un día con Martin Luther King by
Meet two kids who travel in time and spend a day with him, in a short story with colorful illustrations.
6.¿Por qué celebramos El Día De Martin Luther King Jr.? by Michaela Seymour
In this informative book, readers will learn about the importance of the civil rights movement and why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This essential book features accessible language that is ideal for children in the early stages of learning to read.
7. ¿Quién fue Martin Luther King, Jr.? (Spanish Edition)
The famous civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out against racial and economic injustice until his death - from an assassin's bullet - in 1968. This tumultuous time in history comes to life in over 100 black-and-white illustrations that celebrate of this remarkable man.
8. Día de Martin Luther King, Jr. by R.J. Bailey
In Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, young readers will learn about this American holiday and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique holiday. .
9. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. used peaceful protests to become one of the world's greatest African-American Civil Rights leaders. Readers will learn all about his interesting and inspiring life in this engaging biographical reader that features informational, Spanish-translated text, vibrant images and a timeline of King's life.
ENGLISH PICTURE BOOKS:
10. Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Doreen Rappaport
This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life. With stunning art by acclaimed illustrator Bryan Collier, Martin's Big Words is an unforgettable portrait of a man whose dream changed America-and the world-forever. .
11. My First Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. by Marion Dane Bauer
The MY FIRST BIOGRAPHY series brings the biggest life stories to the smallest readers. With simple, lyrical text and bold, kid-friendly illustrations, this book introduces Dr. King to the youngest readers and inspires them to change the world.
12. The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Johnny Ray Moore
This little book tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. in a way that even very young children will understand. This simple but accurate account of his life begins with King's childhood, making it easy for little ones to relate to his story. Children will learn that he excelled in school, became a minister, and worked to end segregation in America. This book, with only about 200 words accompanied by delicate watercolors, is a great way for parents to begin to teach their children about this inspirational historical figure.
13. My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III
What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history’s most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son.
14. I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer
Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder future, and bravely led the way toward racial equality in America.
15. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Robin Hill School) by Margaret McNamara
When Mrs. Conner's class learns about a great man, they discover their own dreams and hopes for a better world!
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, send her/him this list and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
From learning stations to crowns, here are some of our highlights to celebrate the 100th day of school!
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It is time to share books about holidays around the world, create holiday activities and prepare for a well-deserved Winter break for teachers and students as well. I can't wait for colder weather, hot chocolate, movie nights and curling up with warm blankets.
A teacher asked if I knew where to find holiday books in Spanish for her class. So I went on a hunt for the perfect picture books for December for your bilingual classroom. You know, those books about gingerbread men, Christmas trees, and reindeers. I had specific criteria.
1. El Mitón by Jan Brett (Spanish), the original version is in English.
2. Navidad con los abuelos by Sandra Jaramillo Botero(Spanish)
3. Los renos rebeldes de navidad by Jan Brett (Spanish)
4. Celebra el año chino con la familia Fong by Alma Flor Ada (Spanish)
5. The Gingerbread Man, El hombre de de pan de jengibre by Catherine McCafferty (Bilingual)
6. ¡Qué montón de tamales! by Gary Soto(Spanish)
7. ¡Llegó la navidad, David! by David Shannon (Spanish)
8. Fa La La Tra-la-la by Leslie Patricelli (Bilingual)
9. El pequeño papá Noel ¡Han robado el correo! (Spanish)
10. Feliz navidad, Jorge el curioso (Bilingual)
11. Janúca by Nancy Dickmann (Spanish)
12. Celebra Kwanzaa con Botitas y sus gatitos by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy(Spanish)
13.'Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Greenfrield Thong (Bilingual) This book is in English but has words in Spanish, perfect to introduce new vocabulary to new Spanish learners.
14. Si llevas un ratón al cine by Laura Numeroff (Spanish)
15. ¡Ya llegan los reyes magos! by Georgina Lazaro (Spanish)
15. A Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas
by Pat Mora (English and Spanish)
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Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
This list contains books that celebrate, highlight and embrace the Hispanic culture, I also thought it was important to add books about self-esteem, empowerment and empathy. Most importantly, I looked for books that inspire our students to become great leaders and that were culturally relevant. I hope that these books inspire them and that they know that they are important! Enjoy!
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, give this list to her and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
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1. ¡Todos a Celebrar! (Bilingual) by Dr. Ma. Alma González Pérez
This Hispanic customs & traditions alphabet bilingual book highlights different cultures in each page. Its purpose is twofold: to build background about Hispanic customs and traditions and to provide further discussion or extension of learning.
It also includes a picture glossary of cultural objects and a Hispanic countries map extension of learning.
2. Side by Side/Lado a Lado by Monica Brown
The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez. This book introduces Dolores and Cesar as children and connects their early life experiences to the decisions they made as they grew up. You can use this as a mentor text to teach compare and contrast of the lives of two important leaders who collaborated for change.
3. Yo Puedo Hacer Cosas Difíciles: Afirmaciones Conscientes Para Niños by Gabi Garcia
Gabi Garcia, the author, is a school counselor that writes about feelings and empowering kids. This book focuses on choosing kindness, practicing peace and sharing their gifts with the world. This book is important because it encourages kids to be themselves and it reflects culturally diverse kids. This book is also available in English.
4. Soñadores by Yuyi Morales
This is the beautiful story of Yuyi and her son when they migrated to the United States. It not only has beautifully art but it also captures the journey to traveling to a new place. Like many of us, she did not bring materials things, but she brought her strength, her work, her passion, her hopes and her dreams.
Yuyi and her son Kelly's passage was not easy, and Yuyi didn't speak English at the time. Together, they found an unexpected, unbelievable place: the public library. There, book by book, they untangled the language of a new strange new land, and learned to make their home within it.
It's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roam. This book is also available in English.
5.Separate Is Never Equal by Duncan Tonatiuh
This book is not in Spanish but it was too important not too share. It is the story of Sylvia Mendez, an American citizen of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage who spoke and wrote perfect English but was denied enrollment to a “Whites only” school. Her parents took action by organizing the Hispanic community and filing a lawsuit in federal district court. Their success eventually brought an end to the era of segregated education in California.
Students will relate to Sylvia Mendez's feelings. The book also showed that her parents had to work hard to secure justice for her, and that they didn't give up.
6. La Frontera: El Viaje Con Papá (bilingual) by Deborah Mills
This book reflects some of our stories. I can't help to think back to the summer when news came that Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, a native of El Salvador, attempted to cross the Rio Grande from Matamoros to an area near Brownsville, Texas, with his 23-month-old daughter and died in the process.
This book humanizes and compassionately teaches about immigration, in both English and Spanish! The bilingual text shows respect to the real people described in the story and makes the story available to young readers. It also prompts a discussion on immigration and encourages building understanding and community.
7. Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas who made U.S. History by Naibe Reynoso (Bilingual)
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to win this book on an instagram giveaway. This book should be in every classroom! It is empowering and inspiring and a book where my students can be reflected while learning about amazing women.
8. Bringing Back History: An Untold Story of the Mexican Repatriation by Elsie Guerrero
The biggest takeaway of this true story is the importance and responsibility to guide our students to be leaders they are, to use their voice and to be change makers we need in our community. A 5th grade class in California was able to pass a bill. Their research got them to meet assembly member Cristina Garcia, who introduced a bill to make schools teach the Mexican Repatriation during the Great Depression.This book can encourage other children to find their voice and make a difference. 15% of the proceeds will go towards the Ayudando a la Juventud Scholarship Foundation.
9. Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo (Bilingual) by Monica Brown
It wasn't a hard choice to add another book by the same author to this list, I also love My name is Celia and My name is Gabito: The life of Gabriel Garcia Marquez that is why I have Monica Brown's books twice on this list #2 In this vibrant bilingual picture book biography of musician Tito Puente, readers will dance along to the beat of this mambo king's life. Tito Puente loved banging pots and pans as a child, but what he really dreamed of was having his own band one day. From Spanish Harlem to the Grammy Awards—and all the beats in between—this is the true life story of a boy whose passion for music turned him into the "King of Mambo."
Monica is inspired by her Peruvian-American heritage and desire to share Latino/a stories with children.
10. El día en que descubres quién eres (Spanish Edition) by Jacqueline Woodson
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it. Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.
Find the English version here.
11. Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle
Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot―the Latinos featured in this collection, Bravo!, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!
Biographical poems include: Aida de Acosta, Arnold Rojas, Baruj Benacerraf, César Chávez, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Félix Varela, George Meléndez, José Martí, Juan de Miralles, Juana Briones, Julia de Burgos, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, Paulina Pedroso, Pura Belpré, Roberto Clemente, Tito Puente, Ynes Mexia, Tomás Rivera.
12. Pio Peep! Rimas Tradicionales en Español by Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy
Passed down from generation to generation, the twenty-nine rhymes included have been lovingly selected by distinguished authors Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy. English adaptations by Alice Schertle capture the spirit of each rhyme and have a charm all their own. Accompanied by enchanting illustrations by Spanish artist Viví Escrivá, this collection is destined to become a beloved classic for children already familiar with the rhymes as well as those encountering them for the first time.
The perfect bilingual collection of traditional rhymes that celebrates childhood and Spanish and Latin American heritage.
13. Lola by Junot Díaz
This is a tactful and lovely story of culture, identity, and belonging from the perspective of a little girl that left her island when she was very young. It is a glimpse into the world of immigrants who don't remember their place of birth. Junot Diaz, the author, was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey. It will inspire our students to write and share their own immigrant experiences about their families.
This is the Spanish edition of Island born.
14. Biographies (Lil' Libros) by Patty Rodriguez
Evita, Cantinflas, Frida, Celia, all geared for younger readers (Pre-k-1st) while introducing them to numbers, colors, shapes. Lil’ Libros celebrates Latin American culture and important figures in its history. You will also love to know that they are working on a new series called Vámonos where they will introduce different cities in Latin America.
15. ¿De dónde eres?: Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez
This resonant picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn’t have a simple answer. With themes of self-acceptance, identity, and home, this powerful, lyrical picture book will resonate with readers young and old, from all backgrounds and of all colors—especially anyone who ever felt that they don’t belong.
16. Los Pollitos by Susie Jaramillo
I remember when I first came across this book a few years ago. I was ecstatic to find the nursery rhymes I grew up in Colombia on a bilingual book with beautiful illustrations accompanied with full episodes and videos on Nick Jr.
From learning stations to poems and comprehension passages, here are some of our highlights for fall!
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Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Caren Pantoja from Nopalitos in the Classroom, shared an extensive list of multicultural/social justice books she uses in her 4th grade DLI classroom. She shared how she uses these books during her session "Teaching Social Justice through Read Alouds" during our virtual conference. We have also added other books we love and are adding books weekly to this list.
We encourage you to purchase from small bookstore businesses and from bookstores owned by people of color, that's why we have added the following links:
TIP FOR TEACHERS: If you have an awesome school librarian like I do, give this list to her and/or check your local library to see how many books you can check out. If you want them for your personal library, simply click on the links and get them on amazon, you can see a list of all the books we have added so far here.
Caren categorize the following books in many different ways, this is a great start to start building your classroom or personal library. We only added 9 books per category, in order to not make this post extra long, but you will find all of the books on this list.
We are already working on another book list that will include: LGBTQ+ voices, identity/self-love, leaders/activists and inclusion.
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What was the title of the last book you read about bilingual education? I know I need to catch up, yes we go to a lot of summer workshops but I personally have not had a book list designated for this topic, so I started asking other bilingual/dual language educators to share what they have read. This is a list of books for teachers, administrators, parent advocates and anyone interested in learning more about bilingual education. All of the following books were recommended by other educators, some of them focus on different program models, while others on a very specific populations like identified gifted and talented bilingual students.
I was surprised by the number of books available with practical guides, case studies and strategies for bilingual/dual language educators. You will find 15 books on this list but many more are available on this list.
If you enjoy this list, check out our post about conferencesthat will be updated in July 2018.
1.Teaching for Biliteracy: Strenghtening Bridges between Languages by Karen Beeman
This is the number one recommended book from fellow bilingual educators. The concept of bridging between languages is introduced to the biliteracy filed in this practical professional development guide for teachers, administrators, and leadership teams.
You can also go to their website, where you can find useful videos, book study guides, biliteracy articles and more under the resource tab.
2¡Toma la palabra! by Monica Lara
¡Toma la palabra! is an invaluable resource for all teachers in bilingual/dual language classrooms who work with emerging bilingual students. Based on the research and experience of Dr. Mónica Lara working in countless bilingual classrooms, this book provides teachers with theory, strategies, and activities in Spanish that develop oracy and literacy. Teachers will be able to use this easy-to-follow resource to discuss and reflect on best practices, while enhancing their own Spanish language skills.
3. Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators, Second Edition by Yvonne S Freeman
Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators has been widely used as a guide for planning and implementing dual language programs. The Second Edition provides the latest theory, research, and best practices by drawing on the experiences of administrators and teachers in successful one-way and two-way bilingual dual language programs.
Readable and practical, this edition features:
- video clips illustrating powerful and effective strategies in dual language classrooms
- an explanation of translanguaging and the changing views of bilinguals and bilingualism
- examples of teachers using translanguaging strategies
- the addition of essentials for secondary dual language programs
- an explanation of long- and short-term curriculum planning and implementation
- a discussion of academic and social equity in dual language programs
- a description of best practices in biliteracy instruction.
Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators, Second Edition will be your essential guide for planning and implementing a dual language program.
4. Struggling Learners and Language Immersion Education: Research-Based, Practitioner-Informed Responses to Educators’ Top Questions by Tara Williams Fortune
This handbook provides dual language and immersion educators with rich information and practical resources that address common concerns with children who struggle with language, literacy and learning. In response to practitioners’ most pressing questions this book offers case narratives that recount lived experiences with struggling learners from a range of educational specialists, administrators and teachers; background information and research summaries that provide important information about the existing knowledge base on this topic; discussion of issues as they relate to language minority and language majority learners; and guiding principles to inform program policies and practices. Additionally, the handbook includes reference materials and useful web resources to assist educators in meeting the needs of a wide variety of language and learning challenges.
5. Gifted Bilingual Students: A Paradox? by Esther Kogan
This book points out the myth of the gifted bilingual paradox. It is an indication that the field of education of gifted bilingual students is more a possible achievement than an impossible dream. These students are an integral part of the educational system requiring attention to be appropriately identified and nurtured so that their talent potential can be fully realized. Gifted Bilingual Students: A Paradox? includes three original case studies that complement and illustrate the theoretical discussion and gives the families’ voices a central place.
6. Educating Emergent Bilinguals: Policies, Programs, and Practices for English Learners (Language and Literacy Series) by Ofelia Garcia
Now available in a revised and expanded edition, this accessible guide introduces readers to the issues and controversies surrounding the education of language minority students in the United States. What makes this book a perennial favorite are the succinct descriptions of alternative practices for transforming our schools and students’ futures, such as building on students’ home languages and literacy practices, incorporating curricular and pedagogical innovations, using proven-effective approaches to parent engagement, and employing alternative assessment tools.
The authors have updated their bestseller to reflect recent shifts in policies, programs, and practices due to globalization and the changing economy; demographic trends; and new research on EL pedagogy. A totally new chapter highlights multimedia and multimodal instructional possibilities for engaging EL students.
This Second Edition is essential reading for all teachers of language-minority students, as well as principals, superintendents, and policymakers.
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7. Tongue-Tied: The Lives of Multilingual Children in Public Education (Spanish)
Tongue-Tied is an anthology that gives voice to millions of people who, on a daily basis, are denied the opportunity to speak in their own language. First-person accounts by Amy Tan, Sherman Alexie, bell hooks, Richard Rodriguez, Maxine Hong Kingston, and many other authors open windows into the lives of linguistic minority students and their experience in coping in school and beyond. Selections from these writers are presented along with accessible, abridged scholarly articles that assess the impact of language policies on the experiences and life opportunities of minority-language students. Vivid and unforgettable, the readings in Tongue-Tied are ideal for teaching and learning about American education and for spurring informed debate about the many factors that affect students and their lives.
8. Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms, Second Edition by Yvonne S Freeman
This second edition of the Freemans' classic text updates their ideas and strategies in response to new research and changing contexts for teaching reading and writing in both English and Spanish.
Between the growing number of Spanish-speaking students in dual language and bilingual classrooms and the increasing focus on accountability, teachers need a resource that gives them research-based instructional advice for helping all students meet standards while giving nonnative speakers access to the same high-quality education as their English-speaking peers. They must have the most effective methods for teaching reading and writing to students in two languages, and Teaching Reading and Writing in Spanish and English in Bilingual and Dual Language Classrooms provides what teachers need.
The new edition includes:
With updated references and new ways for educators to connect sound instruction to state standards, the Freemans provide teachers and administrators with the theory, research, and practical information they need to meet new challenges and help every student reach high levels of reading and writing proficiency.
9. Learning in Two Worlds: An Integrated Spanish/English Biliteracy Approach (3rd Edition) by Bertha Perez
Learning in Two Worlds addresses how teachers can organize the curriculum and the learning environment to facilitate growth in literacy in both Spanish and English. The content and organization of this book reflects the authors' belief that integration of the children's language and cultural knowledge becomes the key principle for literacy instruction and for organizing literacy environments. The authors' use an integrated biliteracy approach for the development of literacy skills around children's interests, strengths, and needs. For educators in bilingual literacy studies.
10. Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared in Action by Kathy Escamilla
Biliteracy from the Start: Literacy Squared in Action shows bilingual education teachers, administrators, and leadership teams how to plan, implement, monitor, and strengthen biliteracy instruction that builds on students? linguistic resources in two languages, beginning in kindergarten. Escamilla and her team present a holistic biliteracy framework that is at the heart of their action-oriented Literacy Squared school-based project. Teachers learn to develop holistic biliteracy units of instruction, lesson plans, and assessments that place Spanish and English side by side. Educators also learn to teach to students? potential within empirically based, scaffolded biliteracy zones and to support emerging bilinguals' trajectories toward biliteracy.
11. Teaching in Two Languages: A Guide for K–12 Bilingual Educators by Sharon Adelman Reyes
Grounded in the latest research, this book provides classroom-ready strategies for balancing instruction in two languages and meeting the unique challenges of educating English language learners.
12. An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction: Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K–12 By Gayle Westerberg
This user-friendly book is a key resource for teachers and administrators to ensure their school’s success in implementing and maintaining a dual language program. Authors Gayle Westerberg and Leslie Davison share their own experiences leading a dual language school, the obstacles they overcame, and the best practices they learned along the way. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions and strategies you can try immediately, as well as inspirational stories from educators in urban and rural dual language programs across the country. Topics include:
You’ll also learn how to effectively transition your program through different grade levels and build a collaborative school culture for a strong, long-lasting K–12 dual language program. Additional resources are available on the authors’ website, www.duallanguageinstruction.com.
13.Bilingual Education in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective by Ofelia García
This book examines languages and bilingualism as individual and societal phenomena, presents program types, variables, and policies in bilingual education, and concludes by looking at practices, especially pedagogies and assessments. This thought-provoking work is an ideal textbook for future teachers as well as providing a fresh view of the subject for school administrators and policy makers
14.Profiles in Emergent Biliteracy: Children Making Meaning in a Chicano Community (Educational Psychology) by Cathrene M. Connery
How do young children learn to read, write, speak, and listen in two languages? How do emergent readers and writers make meaning within multilingual communities? This book examines the emergent biliteracy development of two kindergarteners growing up in a New Mexican neighborhood. Using ethnographic accounts, the book portrays the familial, communal, and academic contexts in which the children appropriated dual proficiencies in English and Spanish, and provides a window into the homes and lives of these working-class boys and the political, philosophical, and pedagogical world of their bilingual kindergarten. The complexity of emergent biliteracy as a sociocultural-semiotic process is elaborated through Vygotskian theory, the multiple voices of these children, and the action research of their teacher.
15.Teaching in Two Languages: A Guide for K–12 Bilingual Educators by Sharon Adelman Reyes
This dual-language text provides theory and methodology for teaching reading in Spanish to Spanish/English bilingual or Spanish-dominant students. The goal is to help educators teach these students the skills necessary to become proficient readers and, thus, successful in the school system.
Never losing sight of its goal--to teach reading in Spanish to bilingual or Spanish-dominant students--the book includes a series of focusing questions and follow-up activities; these are not simply translations of existing activities, strategies, and techniques intended for monolingual English students, but specifically designed to be appropriate for Spanish-speaking students.
15 Books about Bilingual Education
Many more are available on this amazon wish list
Juliana S.
K-5th GT Bilingual Teacher/ Content Creator Kinder Bilingüe
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Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
The hundred day of school is such an important milestone in our kinder classroom and it is fast approaching. Some schools celebrate by doing a parade, other teachers assign a project where students have to bring a 100 things from home (stickers, beans, marshmallows etc) to show what a 100 looks like.
In our classroom we do both, and we also divide our students in 10 groups where they go to 10 station rotations for 10 minutes each. It is such a busy but fun day, parent volunteers come and lead the centers.
We also read books leading up and after the 100th day of school where we compare and contrast how we celebrate this day with the characters in the book. Here are 3 books in Spanish and 3 in English plus a list of bilingual activities.
3 SPANISH PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
1. Los 100 primeros días de escuela de Emilia by Rosemary Wells
From Emily's first day of school to her one hundredth, learning becomes easy as children follow the lessons, activities, and fun of Emily and her classmates.
2. Desastre en la fiesta 100 by J. Jean Robertson
In this early reader, animals bring 100 things to celebrate the 100th day of school but something unexpected happens, someone spills 100 marbles! Students are sure to find this story relevant.
3. De 1 a 100 by Marilyn Deen
Readers learn many ways to consider the idea of 100 as they practice skip-counting, estimating, and measuring their way from 1 to 100.
3 ENGLISH PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
1. The Night Before the 100th Day of School by Natasha Wing
The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.
2. Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten by Joseph State
The night before Valentine's Day, Lovie Bear makes a special card for Tiana Bear, who he wants as his Bear-n-Tine. However, when it is time to share cards at school, Lovie becomes unsure of himself and whether or not he should take a chance on telling Tiana how he feels about her.
3.100th Day Worries by Margery Cuyler
When Jessica's teacher tells everyone in class to find 100 things to bring to school for their 100th day, Jessica starts to worry (sounds very familiar). She wants to bring something really good. but what? 100 marshmallows? No, too sticky.100 yo-yos? Nah, that's silly. When Jessica reaches the 99th day, she really starts to worry. This book reminds me of Wemberly Worried by Kevin Henkes (English version and Spanish version) She still doesn't know what to bring! Could the best collection of 100 things be right under her eyes?
From learning stations to poems and comprehension passages, here are some of our highlights for the 100th day of school!
Juliana Shoumbert
Hi! I'm a G/T Bilingual teacher (EC-6th), passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Sometimes in the bilingual world you feel a bit alone , yes for those of you that are fortunate enough to have a bilingual teammate this might not resonate with you; but for those of us who are the only dual/bilingual teachers in our grade level, sometimes it feels lonely. That is when listening to a podcast helps, it helps you realize you are not alone and it helps you by strengthening your skills as a teacher. It is not only helpful but refreshing to hear other teachers answer the questions you have about bilingual education.
🚘 Listen on your way to school or on your way back home and let me know in the comment section if I missed one you like.
PODCAST FOR BILINGUAL TEACHERS
1. Biliteracy Now
This podcast is focused on bilingual strategies, tips and conversations by our very own content creator Dyana Vera from Biliteracy Now.
2. Classnotes Podcast – IDRA
The IDRA(Intercultural Development Research Association) Classnotes podcast is a tool for public school teachers and administrators. It gives insights into key issues in education in the United States, particularly in relation to serving minority students and English languages learners.
3. NJDOE Bilingual/ESL Podcast
In this New Jersey Department of Education podcast, Ken Bond has bite-sized conversations with leaders in the field. His guests discuss various aspects of educating English language learners in K-12 settings. Topics encompass issues related to bilingual, English as a second language, and English-medium content classrooms.
4. Think Bilingual Austin
Think Bilingual Austin seeks to build and strengthen community and economic opportunities in the greater Austin area by providing the public with easy access to information and services on bilingualism, acquisition of a second language, bilingual educational and multicultural engagement.
5. Bilingual Profe Podcast
The Bilingual Profe Podcast is for busy bilingual teachers looking to improve their teaching practices in the classroom. If you are a bilingual, Spanish immersion, or dual language teacher, then this is the podcast for you. We’ll talk tips, ideas, and best practices for your bilingual classroom.
6.Entre dos podcast
¡Bienvenidos! This is Entre Dos Podcast, where moms Paula and Monika share their quest to raise bilingual kids and, along the way, talk to educators, experts, linguists and regular parents. "Entre Dos" means "between two," which summarizes the challenges a lot of families face as they work to ensure their culture is passed on to the next generation. It's not easy, but people all over are figuring it out. So can you! Join Monika and Paula as they explore the bridge between language, culture and identity.
7. America the Bilingual
America the Bilingual is a storytelling podcast designed to inspire people on their journey to bilingualism. We'll listen to people who have become bilingual, especially native-English speakers who learned another language as adults (that is, the hard way). How did they do it? Why did they do it? How do they lead their bilingual lives? You'll find out every two weeks.
8. Language Latte: A Podcast for World Language Teachers
The language Latte is a conversation about teaching world languages. Becky Morales looks at research and speaks with teachers from around the globe to find out the best and most efficient methods, materials, and tips to help students gain fluency. Topics include educational technology, getting students to speak in the target language, teaching vocabulary, using films and popular games in class, bringing in culture, using IPA’s, TPRS, CI, the role of grammar, and more.
9.Bilingual Avenue by Marianna Du Bosq
Bilingual Avenue is a podcast created for parents raising bilingual children and educators teaching dual language learners. The Bilingual Avenue podcast is a guide on what to do, how to do it and what to expect when working with multilingual children. Tune in for insightful interviews with experts and parents as they share best practices, failures, obstacles and inspiration to guide your journey with bilingual children. If you are looking for resources, strategies and actionable tips, Bilingual Avenue is for you!
How do you stay connected with other bilingual/dual language educators? How do you share your knowledge and learn about new practices? Social media is great, but nothing compares to actually meeting and connecting face to face with other educators. Usually, when I find out about these conferences it's either too late to register or too late to attend so I promise I will attend the following year, the funny thing is, the same thing happens every year. If you are like me, let's start the school year a bit different!
This is a list of conferences happening in 2018-2019 for bilingual/dual language teachers around the United States.
Conferences for Bilingual/Dual Language teachers
1. Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)
Date: October 10-12,2018
Location: Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas
Theme: Estamos Unidos: Strengthened by our Differences
2. Washington Association for Bilingual Education (WABE)
Date: November 30th-December 1st ,2018
Location: Vancouver Hilton
Vancouver, Washington
Theme: Dual Language/OCDE Project Glad® Institute
3. Oregon Association for Bilingual Education (OABE)
Date: January 18th-19th,2019
Location: Red Lion Hotel
Salem, Oregon
Theme: 2019 Winter Institute
4. Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)
Date: February 6th-9th, 2019
Location: Westin Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Theme: Transforming Communities Through Multilingualism
5. National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Date: Pre- Conference Institutes: Wednesday, March 6th,2019
March 7th-9th,2019
Location: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Theme: 48th Annual Conference
6. California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)
Date: March 20-23,2019
Location: Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, California
Theme: TBA
7. Michigan Association for Bilingual Education (MABE)
Date: May 9-10,2019
Location: The Dearborn Inn
Dearborn, Michigan
Theme: Literacy and Language in Action: A Call for Courageous Collaboration
Did I miss any conferences for Bilingual/Dual Language teachers? Let me know in the comment section to add them to the list.
Juliana Suarez
Are you a new bilingual teacher? Are you excited to get into your classroom, organize it, post your rules, create activity centers? How about meeting your kids, labeling and creating personalized material? That's great! But wait, are you now having to go to endless trainings, meetings, staff development, preparing for meet the teacher night, and organizing the classroom you inherit that still has things from the 80's? Don't worry keep reading!
The beginning of the school year for a teacher is very exciting, especially if this is your first year teaching, but it can also be very overwhelming because you may feel like you don't have time to do everything you have to do.
Here are a few tips for the new school year that will save you a lot of time, things you simply don't have time to make:
This is the first thing that you need to have, and no, it is not because you are planing to take any days off anytime soon, it is because you will have a lot of new teacher trainings and meetings. Sadly, a lot of them are during the weekday, which means you will have to leave your precious little ones with a substitute teacher.
It would be nice if the substitute could go to your classroom the day before, see what you do, meet your students, take notes, make copies and come the next day prepared, but that is just wishful thinking.
You need to have things ready for your sub. Here is a template I created on google forms, jus make a copy, and the change the info to make it your own.
I recommend saving a copy for each day, that way, when you need it, you can access that day's plan and update the information.
Taking care of yourself doesn't mean just leaving your classroom at a decent time (aka "until I finish"), it also means eating and drinking water, but how do you do that when you spend your weekends working on student groups, lesson plans, intervention ideas and reading centers? Well, by creating quick healthy lunches.
This is a Pinterest board with ideas for school lunches for busy teachers, you can create your own, or you can ask to be added as a collaborator by contacting me and pin away any ideas you already have.
You may feel like you need help but you don't know exactly what you need for your kids, all you know is that your student is having trouble with letter sounds, and they are still not able to write their name.
Facebook support groups are a good place to ask other teachers for advice, there is one especially created for kinder bilingual teachers:
You have so many ideas, you want want to implement them right now and they are relevant to what you are teaching, but you just don't have time to create them. There is simply not enough hours on the day to sit down for a few hours to create everything you need, if you ever feel that way, don't hesitate to ask for help and send a teacher request!
I hope I saved you some time, feel free to share with a teacher that will find this info useful! Have a great school year.
Juliana Suarez
A teacher passionate about bilingual/dual language education and language learning.
Have you heard of twitter chats? Do you sometimes feel left out when teachers talk about these "twitter chats"? Well, I have good news for you, if you have ever been in a chat room, and I'm talking MSN messenger in the early 2000's chat room, you got this!
Here is a step by step instruction on how to join a twitter chat, get ahead of the game and learn how to participate in one before they become the new professional development meetings!
A Twitter chat is a public Twitter conversation around one unique hashtag. This hashtag allows you to follow the discussion and participate in it. Twitter chats are usually recurring and on specific topics to regularly connect people with these interests.
There many twitter chats out there, you can learn from other educators and collaborate. You can use the ideas that you learn and integrate in your classroom.
Find all the twitter chats you want to join. Check out this website for schedules and topics.
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