Language Learning Everywhere We Go: English and Spanish Activities for Children

Ages 4 and up. As children travel with Bernardo Bear to the park, laundromat, symphony, barber shop, supermarket, bakery, and other places, they learn the vocabulary associated with each situation. A short story is included for each of the 103 reproducible situation pictures in this book. As children listen to the story and talk about the situation shown in the picture, they learn vocabulary and improve expressive language skills.

Examples of Story Titles from the Book

• Bernardo the Fire Fighter
• Dressing Up for Halloween
• Going to the Bakery
• Playing Tennis
• A Visit to the Museum
• At the Rodeo
• In the Jungle
• A Day at the Beach
• Climbing a Mountain
• Going Surfing
• Going to the Bank
• Buying Shoes
• Eating Lunch
• Going to the Grocery Store
• Bernardo Gets a Haircut
• Washing Clothes
• A Walk in the Park
• Cooking for Friends
• A Visit to the Zoo
• At the Library

The 103 story situation can be used to teach vocabulary relevant to everyday experiences Each activity includes a short story, comprehension questions, and a list of vocabulary words.