How to Introduce Letters in Spanish Using Montessori Methods

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How to Introduce Letters in Spanish Using Montessori Methods If you’ve been following this series, you know our reading journey didn’t begin with the alphabet. First, we built a strong foundation of oral language through conversations, books, songs, and everyday experiences. Then we spent months developing phonemic awareness by playing with sounds, rhyming words, and […]

Phonemic Awareness in Spanish

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How I Taught Phonemic Awareness in Spanish Through Play If you’re wondering how to teach phonemic awareness in Spanish, you might be surprised to learn that it doesn’t begin with flashcards, worksheets, or even letters. It begins with listening. How My Son Learned to Read in Spanish Series Part 1: Oral Language Foundations Part 2: Phonemic […]

How My Son Learned to Read in Spanish in an English-Speaking World

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If you’re wondering how to teach a child to read in Spanish while living in an English-speaking environment, you’re not alone. The process begins much earlier than most parents realize—with oral language. In our home, the journey didn’t begin with flashcards, worksheets, or even letters. It began with conversation. I still remember holding my son […]

Cinco de Mayo Spanish activities for young learners

In this post, I’m sharing simple and engaging Cinco de Mayo Spanish activities you can use to help your young learners build their Spanish language skills while learning about an important piece of Mexican history and culture. But before we dive into the activities, let’s answer an important question: Why talk about Cinco de Mayo in […]