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Meal Time & Language Time: Using Food Themes to Teach Spanish Naturally
Picture this: It’s dinnertime. Your kids are buzzing around the kitchen, asking what’s for dinner, sneaking tastes, and begging to stir the sauce. Now imagine that same scene… but in Spanish. “¿Qué es eso?” one asks, pointing at the tomatoes. “¡Tomates!” you reply, grinning. Suddenly, your kitchen becomes a Spanish classroom — without anyone even realizing they’re learning. That’s the beauty of teaching Spanish through food. It’s fun, natural, and fits right into your everyday life. No flashcards, no battles, no “sit down and study” meltdowns. Just real words in real life. Here’s how to get started: 1. Name What You See (and Eat!) Start with simple food words: pan (bread),…
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Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language
Welcome, how are you? Today I thought I would share a new children’s book with you. Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language allows us to learn Sign Language which Charlie can study in his Homeschool Language Arts Class. Would you like to join us and learn Filipino Sign Language with us? Charlie and I enjoyed seeing the children on the cover of the book. I asked Charlie what Season he thought it was and Charlie said Fall with all the leaves floating around. What do you think and why? Aren’t the colors calming and did they draw you in as they did Charlie and I. Look…
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Homeschool Resources: Reading Language, Grammar, Spelling, and Vocabulary
Good morning, how are you? I wanted to bring you our series featuring Homeschool Resources: Homeschool Resources: Reading Language, Grammar, Spelling, and Vocabulary. Would you take a look at the resources I’ve shared and let me know if you’ve used these with your students. If do what did you like or dislike about the resources and why? Achieve3000 Literacy Achieve3000 Literacy is designed to increase students’ ability to read, comprehend, apply, and communicate information derived from complex text. Web-based technology determines your child’s reading level and delivers reading materials that match their learning needs precisely. Lexiteria LLC: Dr. Goodword’s Word Wizard Club– Grades 1-8, approximately, with parental supervision This archived website…
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