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Learn to write the number 7! ¡Número 7!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

printed activity sheets
pencil and
eraser

WHAT TO PRACTICE

Let’s write the number 7! Follow the arrow with your pencil. Then practice writing the number by following the dotted line. Do the last few by yourself. Finally, shade in only 7 chickies and 7 hearts. Included in this lesson:

Number 7 tracing sheet

NOTE TO GROWN UPS

This is a great introductory lesson to teach basic numbers to preschool and kindergarten children.

Download Activity Sheet:

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Ask a Bilingual Expert

Raising a bilingual child? On this page, our very own Director of Learning Design and Efficacy, Sophia Espinoza, addresses some of the most common questions, concerns, and curiosities around the benefits of bilingualism. Get the scoop below!

Sophia Espinoza is a career educator and curriculum designer with seven years of experience teaching in private and independent schools across the country. She is an expert in 21st-century education, including technologically-powered personalization, multilingual and multicultural curriculums, and social-emotional learning.

Sophia began teaching in Chicago Public Schools through Chicago Teaching Fellows, learning to support both English Language Learners and students with neurodiverse needs. Among her proudest accomplishments is launching the AltSchool Spanish Immersion Program.

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 plenty of families where each parent could be from a different country in Latin America, with distinctive dialects, vocabulary, slang, and culture. And that’s totally ok for kids to be exposed to. Their perspectives are broadened, and they learn to communicate cross-culturally, it’s a thing to be celebrated.

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

I always encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible. Don’t worry about immersion classes availability or not being completely fluent as a parent. Use the Spanish you know, even if you may need to speak Spanglish. Try to find ways to fill the gaps in your language knowledge, through apps, books, and music. I recommend the Canticos Bilingual Preschool App as a great option for all parents whether from an English-speaking household or a Spanish-speaking environment.

Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?

Parents who live in an English-speaking country need to remember that children are always going to learn English; Their world is in English, their peers speak English. However, it’s important to give kids as much education as possible in the home in Spanish. Teaching certain subjects like the solar system in Spanish can help them gain a stronger mastery of English.

What are the social and cultural benefits of bilingualism?

Learning a new language goes hand in hand with learning about that language’s culture. It’s an opportunity to tap into the food, customs, stories, and other aspects of culture new to your child, creating children who possess increased empathy and perspective-taking.

What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

Start early: Babies' brains can learn languages much easier.
Stick with it: If children start to speak their second language instead of their native language at home, keep at it.
Make it Joyful: Use movies, music, and books in the language they are learning to make it enjoyable.