Una función clave de la aplicación Family Math — Juega y Aprende es su enfoque en crear una experiencia de aprendizaje compartida entre adultos y niños. Este enfoque, conocido como “jugar juntos” (co-play) y “ver juntos” (co-view), consiste en interactuar con los medios digitales de forma conjunta, de manera similar a cuando se lee un libro juntos.Más información

En nuestro mundo digital, el uso de los medios de comunicación y la tecnología puede ser un tema complicado para las familias con niños pequeños. En PBS SoCal, aprovechamos los medios de comunicación como una herramienta de aprendizaje segura y eficaz para los más pequeños y adaptamos un enfoque conforme la edad de los niños. Además de tener en cuenta…

Picture books can be an opportunity to develop children’s math and reading skills at the same time. Many storybooks have pictures and storylines that feature important early math concepts, such as numbers, shapes, patterns, and measurement. Talking about the math found in picture books can support children’s curiosity and enjoyment of math.Learn More

Based on a traditional Maya oral story, this Level 2 Spanish reader explores how ancient communities understood and reacted to a solar eclipse. Through vivid imagery and cultural beliefs, children learn about the connection between the Sun, the Moon, and nature, while discovering how families once used noise, rituals, and storytelling to protect themselves during this mysterious event in the…

Based on a traditional Xi’iùy oral story, this Level 2 Spanish reader tells the story of Marce, a young boy working in the cornfield with his father during a summer rainstorm. After the rain passes, Marce spots a colorful rainbow stretching across the sky and learns about an old belief passed down by his ancestors. This short story introduces readers…

Based on a traditional P’urhépecha oral story, this Level 4 Spanish reader follows 14-year-old Cristian as he learns the art of fishing on the lake with his father. Through his experiences paddling canoes, setting nets, and understanding the importance of the lake to his community, readers discover the traditions, culture, and daily life of a lakeside fishing village in Mexico.…

Cuando aprendí la “a” es un relato inspirador basado en la tradición oral tu’un savi, narrado por Elodia Ramírez Pérez. La historia cuenta cómo una niña desafía las creencias de su comunidad, donde antes se pensaba que las niñas no debían asistir a la escuela. Con el apoyo de sus padres, logra inscribirse y vivir su primer día de clases,…

La mariposa posadora es un encantador cuento breve basado en la tradición oral maaya t’aan, adaptado y escrito por Hilario Chi Canul. Con un lenguaje sencillo y poético, la historia sigue a una misteriosa mariposa que entra en una casa, acompañada por sonidos rítmicos y escenas cotidianas que despiertan la curiosidad. A través de imágenes evocadoras —como un gato que…

¡Shuu!", dicen todos los que ven a la perrita marrón. Lo oye tan a menudo que empieza a pensar que es su nombre. Hasta que un niño que toma un atajo para volver a casa, decide compartir su almuerzo con ella.Learn More

Ammu está lista para salir al escenario pero no puede recordar sus líneas. Mucha diversión a la par que va mezclando sus líneas.Learn More

By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always…

Mac and Dipper : The Other Side Spanish Version – a classic from Free Kids Books early days, has been translated into Spanish! This is the second book i the Mac and Dipper Series, The Other Side. This translation was contributed by Noelia Zaballa of Buenos Aires, Argentina.Learn More Here

Recess – A very short picture book about play time at school, with a values based theme. The simple text conveys an important lesson, and phrases are provided on each page in both Spanish and English for bilingual children. Suitable for very young children and learning to read age.Learn More Here

Los Tiburones, Sharks Spanish Version is the Spanish language version of our popular non-fiction levelled book, Sharks, for early elementary children. Learn More Here

Los Tigres – This is the Spanish language version of the popular Mustard Seed book Tigers. A non-fiction book all about tigers. Rated reading Level H, suited for children grades 1 to 2. The books has 245 words.  Learn More Here

This book is a bilingual Spanish-English version of the popular nature theme picture book by Rebecca Bielawski, Bees Like Flowers, available on our home page. We hope you enjoy it!  Learn More Here

Petit doesn't know if he's a good boy or bad boy. His mother doesn't know why a good boy does such bad things. Petit is perplexed by these mysterious contradictions and looks for an answer to set things. Learn More Here

Navegando Barcos y Hundiendo Cubiertos – Sailing Ships and Sinking Spoons Spanish – Tenzin and Tashi where sailing paper boats on a water paths from the rain where they start to wonder why do boats float. On their search they asked Miss Sonam their science teacher. Learn More Here

The Supporting Literacy at Home Guides in English and Spanish provides parents with suggestions for supporting their children's literacy development at home, through a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to shared reading. Parents and family members are encouraged to engage in interactive reading and discussion in Spanish and/or English and their funds of knowledge are tapped by connecting the text to the…

Every child’s literacy journey is unique, and as a family member, you know your child best and have seen their skills develop over time. By embracing your role as an advocate and partnering with your child’s school, you can work toward common goals that ensure their literacy needs are understood and supported. Learn More

Language: SpanishSummary: During an eclipse, children are told that the Moon is covering the Sun’s face. To help free the Sun, they make noise with cans and instruments, turning over chairs and tables so they don’t come to life. In the end, it’s explained that this isn’t something bad—it’s simply the Sun and Moon embracing, a meeting of day and…

Language: ItalianSummary: Edson was born in Angola and sent to Portugal to escape the war. At first, life was difficult, but his talent for basketball helped him make friends and gain confidence. Now, as an adult, he coaches young refugees and helps others feel safe and included. Learn More Here

El Rey Gordo y el Perro Flaco – Fat King Thin Dog Spanish version tells the story of how the fat king chases the thin dog. After running for days will he still be fat? A short fun book for young children. Learn More Here

Puedo Hacer Cosas! is the Spanish version of the short English story I Can Make Things. This is a Spanish Level 1 book brought to us by Pratham’s Story Weaver. This book tells the story of a boy who can make a lot of things. Learn More Here

Gabriel Rosenstock is an accomplished Irish author, poet, and Haiku expert. He presents 16 Haiku set to and inspired by the artwork of Odilon Redon. These beautiful poems have been translated into Irish, Scottish, and Japanese.Learn More Here

Another wonderful collection of poems for children and young adults by Gabriel Rosenstock. This inspiring set of short and very short poems or “micropoems” are set to beautiful public domain artwork. Sample Pages from Micropoems.Learn More Here

Mi Mejor Amiga – My Best Friend Spanish – A little girl plays with her reflection and considers it as her friend. A story about imagination this book is great for boosting your young readers imagination and creativity. This is a level 1 book from Pratham’s Storyweaver licensed under creative commons.Learn More Here

Mirame a mi this is the Spanish version of Look at me, a delightful book teaching children about their body parts and the fun ways to use it. This book also includes a brief explanation about the different senses and their uses. It has a lot of fun pictures showing the uses of each body …Learn More Here

¡Dime ahora! – ‘Bueno para ti’ – Tell Me Now! ‘Good For You’ Spanish – Whenever children are told to do or not to do things children almost always question why they should follow or why they cannot stay past bed time. This is a level 1 Spanish book from Pratham’s Storyweaver suited for young … Learn More Here

Tenzin y Tashi eran dos jóvenes monjes tibetanos. Vivían en un pequeño monasterio en una hermosa colina verde. Era hermoso cuando llovía. Cuando Tashi miró por la ventana por la mañana, la lluvia caía con fuerza. Riachuelos se formaban donde el agua había pasado en el camino enlodado. Tashi no podía pensar en una mejor manera de pasar la tarde…

¿Escuchaste? – Did You Hear? – Early nature book about bird sounds SpanishAuthor: Sejal Mehta, Illustrator: Rohan Chakravarty Learn More Here

El dolor de muelas real – The Royal Toothache – Colouring and hygiene Spanish – Having a tooth ache, and no one is there to help because everyone is scared of the very thing that you are in pain with your sharp teeth, is terrible. Who could be able to solve the problem the king … Learn More Here

Wordless picture books build literacy by encouraging creativity, language skills, and critical thinking—no reading level required! They spark imagination, grow vocabulary, boost comprehension, and inspire a love of reading. Talk about the pictures, ask questions, tell stories, act them out, write them down, and create art together. I Can Dress Myself Lefa's Bath

Tórtola – Turtle Dove Spanish – This is a cute short story about a turtle dove and the things that it can and cannot do. This is suited for young readers who like to improve their Spanish reading skills. The book contains simple easy to understand words. Author: All Children Reading Cambodia Illustrator: Choeurn Brus … Learn More Here

Biju teje magia – Biju Spins Some Magic Spanish – Biju is from a family of handloom weavers he was born in the village of Jilminda. His father does not believe that his son Biju needs to attend school as it will only give funny ideas to Biju about working in an office. Biju convinced …Learn More Here

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https://youtu.be/WGFC2HYE4b4?si=D5CvOKWZPjQBA42X 'La nevera de Maddi' es escrito por Lois Brandt, ilustrado por Vin Vogel, y leído por Isabella Gomez. Sofía y Maddi viven en el mismo barrio, juegan en el mismo parque y van a la misma escuela. Pero mientras que la nevera de la casa de Sofía está siempre llena, la de Maddi siempre está vacía, completamente vacía, con…

NABU is a tech-enabled publisher of multilingual children’s books. We create culturally responsive, mother-tongue stories more efficiently and at a scale never achieved before. Learn More Here

This is an ASL Storytelling video of the book titled The Water Princess, written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. This video is signed in ASL, voiced, and captioned. Grade Level(s): Elementary Contents are created and developed by the Statewide Outreach Center (SOC) at Texas School for the Deaf. Learn More Here

The California School for the Deaf is a school for Ethic deaf and hard of hearing children in Fremont, California. The school educates deaf children from all over Northern California. Learn more here.

This sheet by the Idaho Commission for Libraries includes a rhyming game, song, and tips to help develop your young child's rhyming skills. Learn More Here

Anixter Center we provide an array of services and supports for people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community.Learn More

Anixter Center we provide an array of services and supports for people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community.Learn More

Anixter Center we provide an array of services and supports for people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community.Learn More

NABU is solving the global literacy crisis so that every child can read and rise to their full potential. Our vision is to provide every child with equitable access to literacy by 2030. Read the book here.

Families in Ohio now have the option to receive a 100% bilingual English/ Spanish Imagination Library book collection. The option is available to all children from birth to age five in Ohio! Learn More here

NABU is solving the global literacy crisis so that every child can read and rise to their full potential. Our vision is to provide every child with equitable access to literacy by 2030. Read the book here.

It’s important to teach your child the meaning of the “question words” - who, what, where, when, and why. Practicing this will help them understand what each word is asking and give them the ability to respond appropriately. Make sure they can identify the appropriate words for each question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVyV4j9VKVA

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Zaya's Dream is the story of a brave young refugee girl that finds hope, joy, confidence and renewed strength through education. The children's book provides important lessons on the power of learning in overcoming obstacles and the remarkable strength of the human spirit, bringing young readers into Zaya's world as she flees her homeland with her family and finds new hope…

Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird think just sitting there must be boring, but they are in for a wonderful surprise. Playback Requirements Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Audio Books provided by APH are encrypted and can only be played using…

Thrilled to invite her friends to celebrate Children’s Day as she did in Korea, she promises kites, tigers, and magic train rides. But when the reality of a picnic behind her parents’ deli falls short of her grand plans, Danbi must get creative to save the day. Playback RequirementsDolly Parton’s Imagination Library Audio Books provided by APH are encrypted and…

American Sign Language provided by Bridge Multimedia and The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) with funding from the US Department of Education. Mister Rogers stays at Arthur's house. / Fern draws an unflattering cartoon of Francine. Watch Video

During the 2012–2013 school year, Project ELITE worked with K–3 teachers at Baty Elementary School in Del Valle Independent School District to implement a new way of reading books aloud to enhance students’ vocabulary and comprehension. This bookmark presents a routine for parents to use with their children.Learn More here

Storybooks for Learners of English is a free open educational resource that promotes literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities. Part of the Global Storybooks project, it makes 40 stories from the African Storybook available with text and audio in English and a wide variety of languages spoken around the world. This resource also provides an option to sort books based on language level…

Most of you read books with your kids. This video shows you how to use book read-alouds to build vocabulary and learning. Choose a book, predict what the book is about, talk about vocabulary, and enjoy your reading time! Hosted by Letti Grimaldo and Shannon Giroir. Learn more here

A 5-part Online Series for Middle School Families (Available in English and Spanish) What is Money Talks? Money Talks is a short, family-friendly online series about talking to your middle school child about money. For each of 5 topics, you will find conversation starters to use at home with your child(ren), quotes from parents/caregivers like you, games, activity ideas, and…

When we are learning a language, we do not segment academic and language information separately in our brains. Instead, we use our knowledge as an integral system to communicate with others and learn new content. In this set of activities, parents can find ways to help their children practice English and home languages while learning academic content.  Parents/caregivers: When you click…

Project ELITE developed a bookmark that presents a routine for parents to use with their children, based on the PK–3 read-aloud system. The parent and family guide is similar to the steps designed for teacher-led text reading but is modified for a simple and fun way to support literacy and family bonding through book reading. The bookmark guides parents in…

By Waipahu High School Graduates Using the Pacific Readers published by Bess PressYou can view the read-aloud videos at these sites: Chuukese & English YouTube Playlist Marshallese & English YouTube Playlist

Read Across America partner KidLit TV  is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Children can experience authors and illustrators reading their works through KidLit TV’s Read Out Loud program, which includes…

What is dyslexia?Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities. People with dyslexia have many strengths, but have unexpected trouble learning to read. These difficulties are not related to a person’s intelligence or motivation. Children with dyslexia can learn to read. Families, early childhood teachers, or kindergarten teachers are often the first to notice children having difficulty with talking…

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Open access to picture storybooks in the languages of Africa.For children’s literacy, enjoyment and imagination. New Storybooks Learn More

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Explore our Games and Storybooks. Help incorporate playful learning into your child’s early education through different kinds of games, storybooks, and interactives that will keep them curious, confident, and excited to explore more. Learn More

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The ICDL Foundation's goal is to build a collection of books that represents outstanding historical and contemporary books from throughout the world.  Ultimately, the Foundation aspires to have every culture and language represented so that every child can know and appreciate the riches of children's literature from the world community. Learn More

ALL Ohio (Advancing Literacy Learning in Ohio) is a compilation of high-quality professional learning resources for Ohio’s P20 education system. ALL Ohio serves as a tool to strengthen educators’ knowledge and skills in evidence-based language and literacy practices grounded in the science of reading. Learn More

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Reading books is one of the greatest pleasures available to us. Reading in another language is even better, as it offers all the good things about reading— plus the added benefit of learning a new language!  Finding reading material in Spanish is easier than ever thanks to the many resources available online. Read full article here

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