Bilingual / For the Children
By Rose Treviño
Parent & Child Program Title: Raise a Reader
General Points to Cover
- Reading with your child is VERY important.
- There are many different ways to share a book with a child.
- Talk about the parts of a book (the cover, the spine, the title, etc).
- Books should be appropriate for age and ability.
- Reading connects you with the world.
- There are free resources at the library for your family.
Books to Read (English and Spanish)
Albert’s Alphabet by Leslie Tryon.
Alphabet fiesta: an English/Spanish alphabet story by Anne Miranda.
Alfabeto by Lourdes M. Alvarez.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin.
Hands-on Activities
ABC Dough
Supplies
- Play dough
- Chenille stems
What Children Do
- Form alphabet letters with the play dough or chenille stems.
- Ask the children to form the first letter of their name.
- Play a game asking the children to sound out the letters and then think of words that start with the letters.
Catch A Word
Supplies
- A fishing pole with a magnet tied to the end
- Magnetic letters
- Small inflatable swimming pool
What Children Do
- Fish for letters
- Take the letters and sound them out
- Make words out of the letters
Alphabet Tunes
Play alphabet songs that will get children singing and moving. Here are some recommended CD’s.
“ El abecedario” and “Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?” on Cantamos y Aprendemos con José-Luís Orozco by José-Luís Orozco.
“Alphabet in Motion” on Songs For Learning Through Music and Movement by Hap Palmer.