MellowYellow Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Does anyone know of a fun kindergarten Spanish program? Most programs I have looked at seem too difficult for this age or are very expensive. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I like this book - it's more of a how-to for you though. We used SALSA Spanish, but I think it's no longer available online. Have you checked your library for Spanish resources / movies / songs? Are you comfortable speaking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 No, I only know a few basic words. I will check it out, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 A friend recommended this book, which I may get next time I place an Amazon order. She thought it really helped them start using Spanish. It doesn't look meaty enough to be a whole program, though. I found a used VHS copy of Muzzy El Grande in Spanish. It is a 6 part (10-15 min. each) video that my kids watch pretty regularly. I think it is effective - to a point. We watch some of the videos from this web site once in a while, they are about 15 minutes each. All these go easy on writing since my dc were still developing their writing skills. I made up some vocabulary games which are well received when I actually get around to doing them. :tongue_smilie: HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicMama Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 As always, I love Salsa Spanish, and so do my toddlers! You can find links for all the videos here Follow the link on the blog for the materials provided by wyoming dept of Ed. Look for Salsa Spanish under gbp.org for more activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiegal Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 We watch some of the videos from this web site once in a while, they are about 15 minutes each. HTH Thank you so much for this link! I watched the first episode of the French series (being Canadian, I took French all through school and felt I had a basis to judge the video, rather than Spanish, which I will be learning alongside my kids). It was excellent--perfect for my boys going into grades 2 and 4 next year. One wants French, one wants Spanish, and I don't want to break the budget! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 As always, I love Salsa Spanish, and so do my toddlers! You can find links for all the videos here Follow the link on the blog for the materials provided by wyoming dept of Ed. Look for Salsa Spanish under gbp.org for more activities. Thanks for the links! This is better than Instant Replay, but I've never been able to get them to play in anything but the little, tiny search window on the GPB site. Thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 I just ordered this--not really a program, just a book and CD to get my kids familiar with Spanish words and phrases. It looks like fun. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071441484 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellowYellow Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 A friend recommended this book, which I may get next time I place an Amazon order. She thought it really helped them start using Spanish. It doesn't look meaty enough to be a whole program, though. I found a used VHS copy of Muzzy El Grande in Spanish. It is a 6 part (10-15 min. each) video that my kids watch pretty regularly. I think it is effective - to a point. We watch some of the videos from this web site once in a while, they are about 15 minutes each. All these go easy on writing since my dc were still developing their writing skills. I made up some vocabulary games which are well received when I actually get around to doing them. :tongue_smilie: HTH I'd second that. Muzzy is pretty good. You can sometimes find the DVD version in your local library, and then if you have a decent computer... Check to see if you cable also has the station Vme, which is like the Spanish language PBS. Here's a bunch more about what we thought of Muzzy, and our experience with teaching my son Spanish: http://teachingmybabytoread.blog.com/2011/05/16/muzzy-a-review/ Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarango Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Speekee! I think that they are in the process of developing a curriculum to go along with their immersion based episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Our library system (well, really the library system in the next county where my husband works) carries all of the Little Pim movies. We've been taking them out here and there in French for my almost-4 year old. I believe there are 6 Spanish discs in the series. They probably wouldn't work for older elementary kids, but I think they'd still be fun for Kindergarten. They have translations for everything on their site, and there is an option on the discs that might have English subtitles. I'm able to speak a decent amount of French, but I would never pass for a native speaker. I don't expect my children to be fluent, but they like knowing some vocabulary and phrases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Power Guide. It has cd's so the kids can learn how to pernounce the words. It is a very basic and fun spanish curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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