Kids enjoyed it, especially the music and the puppets. One said, "I want to know more Spanish words." All of the children really liked Ms. Blanca. One girl in particular kept wanting to only see her. She kept asking, "Where's the girl" whenever Ms. Blanca wasn't in the frame. They loved the words for the items often seen at a party. In fact, when the word "popcorn" came up, one of the children wanted popcorn so much that the teacher stopped and made popcorn before moving on. Another little girl, after watching it twice asked for a rojo popsicle because, as she said, "rojo in Spanish means red." They particularly enjoyed learning the Spanish word for "jump." Afterwards, they all got up and jumped around. They enjoyed repeating the words after Ms. Blanca, although some repeated in English not Spanish. The piñata was another hit with them..
This video is a wonderful way for anyone to introduce the Spanish language to children. It could be used in a school environment or home. Ms. Blanca is clearly a warm and gifted teacher and any child watching this will benefit from her presentation. The Spanish words explored in the video are perfect for young audiences and are presented in a repetitive yet joyous manner such that children are encouraged to genuinely say and learn the words. It's very colorful and very "real" - not a highly produced program. Instead, it's to the point and it works.
Take a class with Ms Blanca as she motivates children to learn Spanish and English. Includes songs, illustrations, and puppet shows about colors, numbers, manners, party words and more; all finalizing in a piñata party!
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