Tip 11: How do I evaluate a Spanish curriculum? You are looking for the magic recipe:  fun + retainment.  If learning isn’t fun, then your child won’t want to continue.  And if they don’t retain anything, you won’t feel like…

Tip 10: Proven models for teaching Spanish to kids The push these days is toward student centered learning.  So in order to make decisions on what is right for your Spanish learner, you should know the different Spanish teaching models…

Tip 9: Why should kids learn Spanish? Did you know that the United States has the second most Spanish speakers in the world after Mexico? Whether you use this language at home or abroad, it’s a lifelong skill with tangible…

Tip 8: Teaching Spanish to your homeschooler For homeschooling parents who have tried to conduct Spanish classes for their kids, it can be a frustrating experience to find the right resources.  The result is the kids never progress beyond some…

Tip 7: Interactive Puppetry Training Video Interactive puppetry is a magical part of the Sing ‘n Speak Spanish program as it helps children overcome shyness and converse in Spanish.  The puppet skits are usually a child’s favorite part of the…

Tip 6: Preposition Song The inspiration for Sing ‘n Speak Spanish® originally stemmed from my love of singing in Spanish (since I grew up in Mexico City) and the power songs have in aiding memory retention.  In 6th grade, my…

Tip 5: How to use puppets The Year 1 and Year 2 Spanish lessons include humorous and interactive puppet skits. These skits add a delightful component to the teaching of a foreign language. You may be unfamiliar with the use…

Tip 4: How to teach songs with TPR The memorization of songs is an effective and enjoyable component of the Sing ‘n Speak Spanish program. If melodies are catchy, students will sing the songs repeatedly, giving them the repetition they…

Tip 3: How to Introduce Vocabulary with Flash cards and TPR The introduction of new vocabulary with flash cards is an important part of the Spanish lesson. It is effective and lots of fun when you use the following method:…

Tip 2: Class activities should involve most of the students most of the time. To keep students engaged and maximize learning, minimize activities where the focus is on an individual student. Split the class into teams to play games so…