Place labels around the classroom that name everyday objects--chair, table, sink, window, door, fish, clock-- in both English and Spanish. When these items are encountered during the regular routine of the day, children can read the label and become accustomed to seeing them written in another language. Toward the end of the school year, see if the students have learned these words by telling them that they are to do a treasure hunt: tell them to find "la pizarra" (the blackboard), "la mesa" (the table) and so on. They can draw pictures of the objects on a piece of paper or point to the objects.
Introduce Spanish words through clapping rhythms and songs. When new words and phrases are connected to a melody, children will have an easier time remembering them. Hand motions and gestures that mimic some of the words in the song reinforce learning. For example, a traditional Mexican song called "Los Pollitos" ("the little chickens") can be sung with hand gestures mimicking chirping chicks. A song called "De Colores" ("all the colors") can be sung with hand motions or hand-held cards depicting the animals and elements of nature mentioned in the song.
Have the students make and illustrate books that correspond with the current Spanish lesson. Kindergartners can make books of various themes--farm animals, weather, clothing, food and family--can all be book topics. Illustrations can be drawn or cut and pasted from magazine pages.
Make posters--as a class or in small groups--of various themes.
Make flash cards that have a picture on one side and its Spanish word on the opposite side. Students can use these cards with a partner or individually.
Play bingo using game cards with pictures of everyday items. When the teacher calls out the name of the object in Spanish, each student who can find that item on her card can place a token on it. The first student to get five across wins.
Matching games that challenge kindergartners to draw a line connecting a picture of an object to its Spanish name is a more advanced activity requiring the ability to recognize letters and words.
Play recorded sounds of animal noises and ask children to identify the animal in English and in Spanish. They can play this game with each other in small groups. One student can make the animal noise while the others try to guess the name of the animal.