Online resources in Spanish for teachers to print out and give to children help them learn the Spanish alphabet. A variety of posters, worksheets and printable books are just some of the available materials. Students can color pictures of objects representing the alphabet and print the words as well. Objects such as "a" for "avion," "j" for "jugo" and "s" for "serpiente" give children concrete connections between the English and Spanish alphabet.
Children learn their first language by listening and repeating. A person may understand a second language but not be able to speak it. This also happens with young children who are just learning to talk. They understand what you tell them but cannot repeat it. Listening to the letters and sounds and then coupling these with words with the letter in them will help them visually and audibly connect the letters with the sounds they make.
Young learners love songs, and catchy tunes help them grasp the words, or in this case the letters, more quickly. While a song like "The Spanish Alphabet Song" works for all ages, young students will especially enjoy the repetition and easy-to-follow melody.
Once children have been introduced to the Spanish alphabet and sounds, they can play several homemade games that will reinforce their blossoming skills. Traditional games such as "Go Fish" that use Spanish cards with the letters of the alphabet teach students the sounds and letters. As students draw, ask for cards and make matches, they must say the name of the letter and a word with the letter in it. Children can play a memory game using the same guidelines.