We have been studying Spanish for the last few years and have been blessed to own
Rosetta Stone.  It is a wonderful program that fully immerses you in the language by reading, hearing, and typing.  It is easy enough even for my 6 year old to associate the pictures with the given words.  However, as with any language learning, I wanted to bring our Spanish experience beyond “computer time” with the Rosetta Stone program.  I came up with a VERY simple way to incorporate language learning throughout the day.  I simply use Post-It notes throughout the schoolroom and house with the Spanish words for specific items.  It is exactly the same as labeling items for early readers of English.  I have labeled windows, doors, pencils, bookshelves, desks, washer and dryer, tables, chairs, etc., etc.  When I ask the kids to get a paper and pencil, I try to say “consiga un papel y el lápiz” instead.  When they are labeled, it’s easy for the kids and I to remember!  FreeTranslation.com is a great site for converting English to many other languages and very easy to do!

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