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    This document provides a Spanish teacher's recommendations for parents to help their children maintain their Spanish reading, writing, and speaking skills over the summer break. It suggests setting aside daily time for Spanish activities like reading books from the library or online, listening to Spanish songs and movies, doing word games and writing activities, and having conversations. A variety of specific resources are recommended for each of these areas. The goal is to prevent the "summer slide" and instead help children continue improving in Spanish literacy over the summer.

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    The road to 3rd grade

    Queridas familias,

    Have you heard of the summer slide? It is REAL! Just because your child reached
    proficiency in reading by the end of first grade does not mean they will still be there in the
    fall without diligent summer practice. MOST, but not all kids begin 2-4 reading levels
    behind where they were at the end of 2nd grade. Rather than the summer slide, lets make
    it the summer climb.

    Regular Spanish reading practice is essential over the summer to avoid the slide. Please
    set aside time for Spanish each day in a variety of ways. We have prepared this list to help
    your child maintain their growth in Spanish reading, writing, and speech over the summer.

    Thank you for being a partner in literacy this year. We have appreciated the support and
    encouragement you have shown toward your child and our classroom as we have
    journeyed on the road to literacy. Have a safe and happy summer!

    ~ Sr. H., 2nd Grade


    Leer solo (Read to Self)
    check out books from the public library (The Kentwood KDL and the Downtown Grand
    Rapids locations have much larger selection of childrens books in Spanish.)
    put a new spin on reading the books they already have (read them at the park, at the
    beach, in a costume, while eating a special snack, etc.)
    read books from an online database
    milcuentos.com
    en.childrenslibrary.org (Click on Read Books. In the drop down menu within the orange
    box, click Spanish. Click on a book. Then click Read this book
    cuentosinteractivos.org
    pacomova.eresmas.net
    mel.org (Go to Kids, then Storytime, then Scholastic BookFlix (anything with the red en
    espaol tag)
    kdl.org/research. (Go down to Biblioteca TumbleBook. Use your library card information to
    enter!)
    For a tablet, consider installing the Epic! & Kids A-Z apps for English and
    Spanish books that you can set to your childs reading level.

    Leer en pareja (Read to Someone)


    same activities as above only, with a friend/stuffed animal/family member/etc.
    Escuchar (Listen)
    change the audio on movies they watch to Spanish! On most movies there is an
    option on the root menu that says Setup even better- change the audio AND the
    subtitles to Spanish! This also works on your television. If you have satellite or cable,
    push the menu button on the remote, find Audio>Language>Spanish. Voila! Disney
    Junior airs many of its shows in Spanish.
    buy fun childrens CDs in Spanish Cedarmont Kids
    (google it!) has a lot of really great ones for cheap!
    Famous childrens artists include Jos Luis Orozco,
    Tatiana, Charlotte Diamond... even Pandora has these
    artists!
    books on tape/CD (more of these can be found in
    Spanish in the Grand Rapids libraries)

    Cartoons in Spanish: http://www.gpb.org/salsa/term/episode


    http://pacomova.eresmas.net/paginas/videocuentos/videocuentos.htm
    YouTube has a TON of resources for children in Spanish! Here are some of our
    favorites:
    Peppa Pig espaol
    El mono slabo
    Paw Patrol espaol
    Doctora Juguetes (Doc McStuffins)
    Channel: La gallina pintadita
    Channel: cosas de peques
    Playlist: El autobs mgico
    Trabajar con palabras (Word Work)
    Have your child create words in Spanish using anything from around your house (ie:
    playdoh, pipe cleaners, Scrabble tiles, chalk (on a chalkboard or outside), dry erase
    markers, paint/crayons/markers/colored pencils/glitter glue, sand (draw in sand or
    write with glue and put sand/glitter on top)
    flash cards with Spanish vocab/pictures (preferably not with the English word)
    sort words (starts with the letter ____, ends with ____, plural/singular,
    masculine/feminine, foods- fruits, veggies, living/nonliving, etc.
    http://www.educaplay.com/es/recursoseducativos/727634/diptongo_ia_ie_io_iu.htm

    Escribir (Writing)
    write a Momento Chiquito (Small Moment)
    write a silly story
    write a fiction story or series
    write non-fiction about something you already know
    a lot about
    write non-fiction about something new (investigate in
    books/online)
    write an opinion piece about a
    movie/restaurant/book/toy
    write a letter to a friend/family member

    Games
    esp.brainpop.com
    Tudiscoverykids.com
    Onlinefreespanish.com
    childtopia.com/index.php?newlang=spa
    spanishtown.ca

    Here are a few typing ones but you have to set up your keyboard to be able to do the
    Spanish accents.

    http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/games/ES.php?key=americalatin
    (My favorite games on this one are Olimpiado and Camalen- they both have
    them typing whole words in Spanish.)
    vedoque.com (on this one you have to click the Spanish flag to enter the site in
    Spanish)
    juegator.com (this one is a mix of Spanish and English games)
    interdidactica.es
    mecanografia.com

    Conversation

    find a tutor! (We are not allowed to promote a specific tutor, so I encourage you to
    visit or call our main office for a list of available tutors, 616.493.8970)
    set up playdates with classmates or other Spanish speaking peers
    visit parks in Grand Rapids where there are many Spanish speaking families!

    go to authentic Mexican restaurants and have your kiddo


    order in Spanish and/or talk with the waiter! They will
    probably be hesitant to do this but they are capable!

    attend a Spanish summer camp

    A little bit of everything...

    pacoelchato.com (click on 2nd grade/primero)

    Other Suggestions
    Please let your child get bored! This is when they really get innovative and expand
    their brains! Here are a few ideas on how to respond if your child complains about
    boredom:
    I understand, and...
    Id be happy to find some chores for you to do.
    What ideas do you have to solve your problem?
    I have faith in you to work it out.
    Maybe you need some quiet time. Would you like to learn how to meditate?
    You can either continue to be bored, or find something to do. I know you will
    work it out.

    Take them outside frequently and for long periods. More and more research is
    coming out about the mental health of our children. Time in green space alleviates
    anxiety, stress, and depression. It also improves cognition and attention in children.
    Plus, the natural world has so many amazing wonders, it might just stimulate your
    childs scientific mind discovering all of the things it has to offer.
    Let your child help you cook! There are so many learning opportunities in the kitchen!
    3rd grade teachers also dream of students who have memorized addition and
    subtraction facts and basic multiplication facts. Practice these in the car or any other
    time. Search apps if you have an IPAD to help with memorization. Begin small and
    work with bigger numbers as your child progresses. You can also continue to use
    Xtramath. (xtramath.org)
    Review all of the math skills we learned this year every few weeks just to make sure
    they are not forgotten:
    Telling time, counting forward and backward by 1s, 2s,
    5s, 10s, place value, fractions, shape names, coin value
    (counting groups of coins and making change as bonus
    skills).
    Give your child a camera when you take a walk or go somewhere
    special. Print out the pictures they take and make it into a book. Have your child write
    about the pictures (Spanish is best, but English is okay too!).
    Give your child a special notebook that where they can write notes to you and you
    can respond. You might find things out or be asked questions that you never would
    have without the power of the written word.
    Let your child help you cook! There are so many learning opportunities in the kitchen!
    Read, read, read! The downtown library has a better selection of Spanish books than
    the Cascade library.
    Limit screen time! If your child really wants to watch TV, find some cartoons in
    Spanish or play a movie with Spanish instead of English. Most kids movies have the
    option; just check the root menu or set up. Many kids shows can also be changed to
    Spanish on Netflix if you use it.
    Any opportunity you can find for your child to write is wonderful! Write to relatives,
    find a pen pal, write me emails, etc. You can even dive into email writing on Google
    since they already have their account set up. Most of them have memorized their
    username and password.
    Allow plenty of free play time for your child and unorganized play time with others!
    They need opportunities to develop social skills and conflict resolution, and invent
    games and rules without adult planning or interference.
    Have a great
    summer relaxing,
    learning and
    having fun!

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