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Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom
Recursos para el aula preescolar

Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom
Recursos para el aula preescolar

Alma Flor Ada Teacher Resource Page
Internet School Library Media Center
Online resources, including interviews with bilingual experts, lesson plans for using Latino-based folk arts and children's literature in the classroom. Can be adapted for working with young children

Languages Available:
Spanish and English
Format:
website
Web Address:

Aspectos Culturales
Aspectos Culturales publishes bilingual educational materials. Including Amigos, a monthly periodical written on four reading levels, books, and music.

Languages Available:
Spanish and English
Format:
website
Web Address:
Purchasing Information:
Aspectos Culturales
1219 Luisa #2
Santa Fe, NM  87505
Telephone: 505-986-0799

Cuentilandia
Stories and poems in Spanish for young children.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
website
Web Address:

De Par en Par
This online Spanish language magazine for teachers, De Par en Par, includes ideas, stories, activities, and resources that are culturally and linguistic relevant to many Latinos. Although the articles refer to activities for school-age children, some can be adapted for use with younger children.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
website
Web Address:
Purchasing Information:
articles can be downloaded

Educación Especial: Actividades Integradas Para Trabajar la Diversidad
A monthly magazine of activities and project materials for teachers to use with young children with disabilities and special needs.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
Magazine
Purchasing Information:
A & T International, Inc.
11767 S. Dixie HWY #346
Miami, FL  33156
$59 for 12 issues

Lectura y Artes del Lenguaje
McGraw-Hill
Online teacher and children's resource based on books created in Spanish by Latin American writers for young children. Includes related activities and links in various content areas.

Languages Available:
Spanish and English
Format:
Website
Web Address:

Maestra Jardinera
A monthly magazine of activities and project materials for early childhood educators to use in the classroom, including posters, activity cards, stories, etc. Contains some cultural activities relevant to Argentina, where the magazine is published.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
Magazine
Purchasing Information:
A & T International, Inc.
11767 S.Dixie HWY #346
Miami, FL  33156
$59 for 12 issues

A Magical Encounter: Spanish-Language Children's Literature in The Classroom
Alma Flor Ada
Training text, theories, resources, and teaching ideas for using Spanish-English children's literature as a foundation for learning. Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Languages Available:
English
Format:
Text
Purchasing Information:
Length:
148 pages
Date:
1990

Mundo Latino
Contains links with stories, poems, and activities for young children.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
Website
Web Address:

José-Luis Orozco
José-Luis Orozco is a bilingual educator, children's author, and recording artist of Spanish-language books and music.

Languages Available:
Spanish
Format:
Website
Web Address:
Purchasing Information:
Toll-free: 1-888-354-7373

Reflections in a Latin American Mirror
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
Online information, lesson plans, software information, and resource links for building teacher knowledge on the culture, history, language, music and geography of various Latin American regions.

Languages Available:
English
Format:
Website
Web Address:


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