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Why Are You Teaching Your Children Spanish?
It is obvious to Spanish Playground readers that speaking more than one language is an advantage in every way. We know the list of benefits is long, and no one can point to a negative of being...
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Raising bilingual kids is a complex, challenging undertaking. Of course, if there is one thing being a parent teaches you, it is that you can do more than you ever thought possible. You can go on less...
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10 Worst Reasons for Not Teaching Your Child Spanish
Most parents understand that learning another language benefits children. However, like most worthwhile endeavors, structuring language learning takes work. I often hear parents explain why their...
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Family Language Learning: Learn Another Language, Raise Bilingual Children by Christine Jernigan is a practical guide to raising children with two languages. Specifically, the book addresses non-native...
View ArticleTeaching Kids Spanish: Reminders for the Hard Days
Most days, teaching kids Spanish is fun. Playing together and watching your children learn will motivate you. Most days, you will find teaching kids Spanish a creative, energizing process. That said,...
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Reading to Bilingual Kids: Starting on the Right Page
I’m happy to be part of a global group of bloggers writing about the A to Z’s of raising bilingual children. For a list of all the great articles, visit the A to Z of Raising Multilingual Kids page on...
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Raising Bilingual Children: How To Succeed
Not long after I started Spanish Playground, Adam Beck began writing his blog Bilingual Monkeys. As I read his early posts, I recognized a talented educator and a kindred spirit. His book Maximize Your...
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5 Ways Teachers Can Support a Home Language
When bilingual children start school in a language that is different than the one they speak at home, it can be a challenge for both the child and the teacher. Learning how to work with bilingual...
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5 Things You’re Not Doing Enough With Spanish Learners
When you’re raising kids, time flies. This is especially true when you are raising bilingual kids. Every day is an opportunity, and when my kids were young, I felt as if there was never enough time or...
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7 Things That Might Happen If Your Child Learns Spanish
Yesterday morning, a parent raised a concern I hear over and over. He was worried learning Spanish might confuse his three-year-old. I reassured him it would not, and we talked about the benefits of...
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