Canticos Read & Sing Along Vol. 1

Practice reading and singing along to your Canticos favorites in English and Spanish!

Volume 1:

• Little Chickies/Los Pollitos
• Little Elephants/Elefantitos
• The Teeny Tiny Boat/El Barquito Chiquitito
• Little Sunny Sunshine/Sol Solecito
• The Itsy-Bitsy Spider/La Araña Chiquitita
• Twinkle Twinkle/Estrellita
• Pin Pon
• Little Dolly/La Muñequita
• The Birthday Song/Las Mañanitas
• Sleep Little Baby/Duérmete Pollito
• The Boo-Boo Song/Sana Sana
• All The Colors/De Colores
• The Wheels On The Bus/Las Ruedas Del Bus
• Arroz Con Leche
• Knock Knock/Tun Tun

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Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):

Any advice on managing two Spanish dialects in the household? Does this cause confusion for kids?

Now that our world is more interconnected than ever, there are families where each parent could be from a different country in Latin America, with distinctive dialects, vocabulary, slang, and culture. This is totally ok for kids; their perspectives are broadened, and they learn to communicate cross-culturally.

What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?

I encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible. Don’t worry about immersion classes’ availability or not being completely fluent. Use the Spanish you know, even if it’s Spanglish. Resources like apps, books, and music are also helpful.

Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?

Parents in English-speaking countries should remember that children will learn English. Therefore, it’s important to provide education in the home in Spanish, which helps them gain a stronger mastery of English.

We speak Spanish and English in our home but my child almost always answers in English. How can I encourage her to respond in Spanish?

Encourage your child to respond in Spanish by asking them to try again in a low-pressure way. Frame it as a question rather than a demand to help with their comfort.

Should I set aside time or create activities for each language?

It’s important to provide authentic opportunities for children to speak both languages. This allows kids to explore what they love, whether through reading or music.

Any advice for households with one parent speaking Spanish and the other English?

It’s fine if multiple languages are spoken in the household. Parents should freely speak their native language to provide a foundation for each language.

How can my child learn language through play?

Play-based learning in children involves pretend play that helps develop social and cognitive skills while incorporating new vocabulary.

What are the social and cultural benefits of bilingualism?

Learning a new language comes with learning about its culture. This experience leads to increased empathy and helps children communicate with more people.

What are some cognitive benefits of bilingualism?

Bilingual brains generally exhibit better executive functioning, focusing on areas like focus and working memory.

What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

1. Start early: Babies’ brains are sponges.
2. Stick with it: Don’t stop speaking the native language if the child starts responding in the second language.
3. Make it Joyful: Use enjoyable materials and experiences to foster language learning.