SONGS IN SPANISH

Here are some of my favorite songs in English and Spanish. What a perfectly fun way to help children make language connections!

TODAY IS SUNDAY

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THE WEATHER SONG

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OPPOSITES

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FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS 

Click for English - Click for Spanish

COUCH POTATO POKEY

Click for English - Click for Spanish

You will find a new version of this song in the Canciones playlist below.

COLOR FARM

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TU TI TA TA

Click for English - Click for Spanish A Tu Ti Ta Video 

Click to download A Tu Ti Ta Cards 

Right on time!

Alex May (webmaster) just created this complete list of songs in English and Spanish!  Ole!

YouTube Spanish Playlist - https://bit.ly/drJCanciones

Playlist PDF - https://bit.ly/drJCancionesPlaylist

Video About Playlist - https://bit.ly/drJAboutCanciones

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SONGS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Here are some of my favorite songs in English and Spanish.

TODAY IS SUNDAY

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JsfKTNAL50

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qye0EgZwPog

THE WEATHER SONG

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyGRf8ChYc

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjeanWeatherEspanol

OPPOSITES

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOOTu6O_fzw

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjeanOpuestos

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS 

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGvyUG7uNY

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjean_fivemonkeys_espanol 

COUCH POTATO POKEY

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrvcblv1QVw

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQuKU52JCnY

COLOR FARM

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlgZjI_K8vA

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzRLebFyIIc

TOP TEN SONGS - ENGLISH AND ESPANOL

Here are some of my favorite songs in English and Spanish.  What a perfectly fun way to help children make language connections!

TODAY IS SUNDAY

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JsfKTNAL50

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qye0EgZwPog

THE WEATHER SONG

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyGRf8ChYc

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjeanWeatherEspanol

OPPOSITES

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOOTu6O_fzw

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjeanOpuestos

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS 

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBGvyUG7uNY

Spanish

http://bit.ly/drjean_fivemonkeys_espanol 

COUCH POTATO POKEY

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jrvcblv1QVw

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQuKU52JCnY

COLOR FARM

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlgZjI_K8vA

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzRLebFyIIc

OLE! OLE! OLE!

It's still not too late to sign up for my webinar tomorrow evening!

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Several teachers have asked if I had materials for dual language programs. I'm so glad you asked! Music is the universal language for all children and my "Ole! Ole! Ole!" CD can provide a bridge for learning both languages. (I sing in English and a teacher from Mexico sings in Spanish.) There are songs for routines, literacy, math, and just for FUN!
                                      
"Hello Friend," "Days of the Week," "The Rules Rap," "Five Little Monkeys," "Tooty Ta," and "Special Me" are just a few of the songs you will find.  Go to drjean.org to order this CD.

Sign Language

Sign language can be a powerful "hook" to put things in the brain.  As you introduce vocabulary, demonstrate the word in sign language.  (aslpro.com has a dictionary with videos to help you.)

*I'd love to see someone do a graduate research project on this!!

Kids are kids no matter what language they speak, and they all enjoy learning with games.

I Spy!
This is an old game, but it could easily be played using words for colors and shapes of a second language.
Example: I spy something rojo!

Simon Says
Change the words of Simon Says to reinforce body parts.
Example: Simons says put your hands on your cabeza.

Musical Words
Write vocabulary words on paper plates and place them on the floor. (You might want to write the word in Spanish in red on one side and the word in English in blue on the opposite side.) Play some catchy music and tell the children to dance around. When the music stops, the children find a plate and pick it up. The children silently read their word and translate it. The teacher randomly points to several children to identify their word and tell what it means. The children then put the plates on the floor and the dancing continues.
                 
Sock Match
Cut matching socks out of construction paper. Write a word in English on one sock and the Spanish translation on another sock. Mix the socks up in a bag. Children find the matching socks and clothespin them together.
                                Flippers
Cut 4” circles out of poster board or fun foam. Write the word in Spanish on one side and the English translation on the other side. Children will need a pancake turner/spatula to play the game. Spread the circles on the table. Children read the word and translate. Then they flip over the circle to check their response on the back.

                                               
Puzzlers
Cut paper plates into thirds. Write a word in English on one third. Write the word in Spanish on another section. Draw a picture clue in the third section. Mix up pieces. Children put the puzzles together and read the words.
*Hint! You could use puzzlers for number words, color words, animals, foods, etc                                                                               

As with anything, the more active the children are, the more likely they will learn. Sing, move, play and have fun!

TEACHERS UNITED IN CHRIST

Last summer Meghan sent me a photo of the children in El Salvador singing the "Tooty Ta."  It's a beautiful story and I asked them to share it with you.  We can't do everything, but we can all do something.  I'll bet you'll get goosebumps just like me when you read about their mission trip. You'll find more information about this mission and how to contact Meghan and Madison at the end of the blog.  

Note!!  Wouldn't helping the children at La Magdalena be a great project for your class this year?  Instead of thinking about "stuff" they want they could think about someone else.  

There is a very small Christian school named Escuela Cristiana Canton La Magdalena located in La Magdalena, El Salvador. Madison's husband is the chair of a non-profit organization called One Child El Salvador that supports this school. After both Meghan and Madison's husbands had traveled there and saw how special the community is, they knew they must go! Unlike previous mission trips, they felt a different calling. In the past, most mission trips were construction related. That didn't seem to fit how they were being called to serve...

Meghan is in her 15th year teaching early childhood and Madison is in her 11th. Both ladies teach at Blackburn Elementary School in Dawsonville, GA. Dr. Jean has always played a vital role in both our teaching careers. We sing and dance with our students daily. We utilize the songs to approach different academic areas. After beginning to plan for this trip we knew we wanted to incorporate some of Dr. Jean's magic as a means to connect with the students in a different country and language!

                          

The mission laid on our hearts was not only United in Christ but specifically TEACHERS United in Christ. Our goal was to partner with the ladies and men teaching in remote El Salvador and give them tools and materials they might not otherwise have access to. Thankfully Dr. Jean's Ole! Ole! would lead the way and bridge the gap between us and the students. The teachers let us do a classroom takeover, even though we spoke very little spanish. We got the opportunity to introduce some of our favorite songs to these children in spanish. As the kids were enjoying the songs, the teachers got a glimpse of the ideology of Singing to Learn. We drew the animals of the Color Farm, wrote color words in English and Spanish, and constructed silly sentences about the animals on the farm. Every lesson was wrapped up with everyone's favorite........TOOTY TA! Another wonderful concept we got to share was KISS YOUR BRAIN. The first time we told them to kiss their brain when they did something wonderful it blew them away! The idea was so well loved. The school principal/pastor thought the idea of thanking your brain was remarkable. Kiss Your Brain will forever be remembered in La Magdalena we are sure!

 

As Dr. Jean said the sweetest part of this trip was seeing that children are the same all over the world. They wanted to sing, dance and learn! The students in La Magdalena are receiving a high quality education with minimal resources. That can only be attributed to God and the dedication of the teachers working there. This mission trip was not so much of a manual labor trip, but a labor of love. Sharing a calling to teach is a special bond that reaches across all borders and oceans. We are all truly united in Christ. 

Here's a video of our trip:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TLKh0rrtgHCXgUQ-0tVxw0KjH4MhFMvO/view?usp=drivesdk


There are many opportunities to get involved with this extraordinary non-profit, as well as the students and teachers in La Magdalena. Monthly sponsorships for the students are available. You may also be feeling the same call to serve. The website below can provide you with more information on how to get involved.

https://onechildelsalvador.org/

OR email at: onechildelsalvador@gmail.com

SONGS IN SPANISH

Songs can be a powerful bridge for learning a new language.

TODAY IS SUNDAY

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THE WEATHER SONG

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OPPOSITES

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FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS 

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COUCH POTATO POKEY

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COLOR FARM

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Cheers in Spanish

I’m so excited to share these cheer cards that Carla Ureno (El Paso ISD) created! It’s not easy to translate some of these things into Spanish, so Carla needs to KISS HER BRAIN!

P.S. And thanks to Teacher Toni for updating the graphics. She made them the perfect size to put on a ring.

SPANISH CHEERS

Click to download

SONGS IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Today is Sunday.  Just kidding!  I know it's not Sunday, but you can sing "Today Is Sunday" every day.  Many teachers have requested more translations, so you’ll find Spanish versions of the songs below.  I recorded “Ole!  Ole!  Ole!”  years ago, but the songs are just as good as ever thanks to the videos that Alex May (webmaster) created.  

 

Canto feliz!

 

TODAY IS SUNDAY

Today is Sunday with Lyrics

Hoy es domingo

THE WEATHER SONG

Weather Song - English

La cancion del tiempo por Dr Jean (Espanol)
                              

OPPOSITES

Opposites - (English)

Opuestos

FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS                                 

Five Little Monkeys - English

 Cinco pequenos monos

COUCH POTATO POKEY

Couch Potato Pokey (English)

La sofa papa pokey con Dr Jean (Espanol)

COLOR FARM

 

Color Farm (English)

Colores en la granja (Espanol)

OLE OLE OLE!

These songs are a meaningful bridge between English and Spanish-

and Spanish and English!

1. Hello Friend
2. Hola Amigo
3. Days of the Week
4. Dias de la Samana
5. Months of the Year
6. Meses del Ano
7. Weather
8. La Cancion del Tiempo
9. Today Is Sunday
10. Hoy Es Domingo
11. Opposites
12. Opuestas
13. Color Farm
14. Colores en la Granja
15. Alphabet in English
16. Alfabeto en Espanol
17. Five Little Monkeys
18. Cinco Monos Pequenos
19. Macarena Math
20. Matematicas de Macarena
21. The Rules Rap
22. Rap de Reglas
23. Tooty Ta
24. Tu Ti Ta
25. Couch Potato Pokey
26. La Sofa Papa Pokeyic
27. If You Are Happy
28. Si Usted Esta Feliz
29. My Mother Is a Baker
30. Mi Mama Es Panadera
31. Special Me
32. Yo Soy Especial
33. Good-Bye Friends
34. Adios Amigos

 

Click to learn how you can get these songs for your students.

 

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GIVE ME A CLAP, HAVE A SEAT, AND WIGGLE THEM

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Give Me a Clap(Tune: “Addams Family”)
Focus children’s attention with this chant.
                                
Give me a clap. (Clap twice.)
Give me a clap. (Clap twice.)
Give me a clap, give me a clap, give me a clap. (Clap twice.)

Give me a snap. (Snap twice.)
Give me a snap. (Snap twice.)
Now fold your hands, and put them down into your lap.


Give Me a Clap (Spanish)
Aplaudamos (Clap twice.)
aplaudamos (Clap twice.)
aplaudamos, aplaudamos,
aplaudamos. (Clap twice.)

Tronemos los dedos. (Snap twice)
Tronemos los dedos. (Snap twice)
Dobla tus manos y ahora bájalas
En tu regazo. (Model putting your hands in your lap).


Hands on Top
Teacher says: Hands on top. (Place hands on head.)
Students respond: Everybody stop. (Place hands on head and freeze.)

                                                       

Hands on Top (Spanish)
Teacher says: Manos arriba (Place hands on head.)
Students respond: Todos paramos. (Place hands on head and freeze.)


Have a Seat (Tune:   Shortnin' Bread)
Use this rhyme to get children seated and prepare them for a new activity.

Everybody have a seat, have a seat, have a seat.
Everybody have a seat on the floor.
Not on the ceiling,
Not on the door.
Everybody have a seat on the floor.

Everybody have a seat, have a seat, have a seat.
Everybody have a seat on your chair.
Not on the window,
Not in the air.
Everybody have a seat on your chair.


Criss Cross
Criss cross, (Sit on floor and cross legs.)
Be your own boss. (Fold your arms and nod head.)

Criss Cross (Spanish)
Cruza tus piernas. (Sit on floor and cross legs.)
Tu estás a cargo! (Fold your arms and nod head.)

                         

Criss-Cross Applesauce
Cut the label off a can of applesauce and glue it to a piece of paper. Tape the paper to a stick and whenever you want the children to sit "criss-cross applesauce" hold up your sign. That's a good example of visual literacy because before children read words they read pictures.
*Thanks to my friend Pamela Pounds for this fantastic idea.


Wiggle Them
Use this finger play to release wiggles and calm children.

Wiggle them, wiggle them, wiggle them so. (Wiggle fingers.)
Wiggle them high. (Wiggle above your head.)
Wiggle them low. (Wiggle down low.)
Wiggle to the left. (Wiggle to your left.)
Wiggle to the right. (Wiggle to your right.)
Wiggle them, wiggle them, out of sight. (Put your hands behind your back.)

Snap them… (Snap fingers.)

Open and shut them… (Open and shut hands.)

Shake them… (Shake hands.)

Wave them… (Wave hands.)