APPS_ CLEW

Clew is an app for learning English by reading books and stories, verey useful for its native voice narrations, contextual illustrations, and full sentence translations. Each kid can read on his own rith, so it is nice to have concience of what you are understanding.

We really like it because it's an immersive way to learn vocabulary and train your ear. Like everything in languages, it requires consistency and effort.

The freemium version has traditional stories segmented according to the child's level. The app offers rewards and prizes for consistent reading, which really hooks children.

We usually use it for a little while in the afternoon, so we have exposure to the lang

APPS_ POP PLANET.

Elt_PopPlanet

Planet Pop helps Spanish primary students learn English through music, videos, and interactive activities that increase motivation and improve vocabulary retention. 

Aligned with Cambridge levels, it supports listening and speaking development. 

Our children like to use the platform and Sing their songs.

APPS_READ&IMAGINE

Oxford Read and Imagine is an excellent choice for Spanish children learning English as a second language because it offers carefully graded stories that match their language level, helping them build confidence step by step. The books combine engaging fictional adventures with clear vocabulary support, illustrations, and follow-up activities that reinforce comprehension and encourage speaking, reading, and critical thinking skills. The recurring characters and imaginative plots keep children motivated, while the integrated audio exposure supports pronunciation and listening development. Overall, the series makes learning English meaningful, structured, and enjoyable for young Spanish learners.

We have several of these books, which are organized by English level. The most interesting thing is that they include a code to download the audio for each book from the website. This helps children learn the correct pronunciation of words.

In addition, at the end of the book there is a comprehension section with simple questions to check whether the child has understood the story.

 

DAILY ROUTINE: BUILDING PROJECTS TO COMUNICATE IN ENGLISH

Teaching English such a second language and supporting at home is quite important and we do usually using maker methodology 

We consider it is essential because it turns language learning into a meaningful, hands-on experience. Instead of memorizing isolated vocabulary, students learn by creating and building objects that help them communicate, such as models, posters, or small projects. Inspired by John Dewey and due to our job as teachers, we reckon this approach allows children to learn by doing. When they build a model of a city, a zoo, or their dream house, they naturally use English to name objects, describe what they have made, give instructions, and present their work. The language becomes a real tool for communication, not just a school subject.

We have nice book to inspire that.

As a teacher of secondary education, I see how this methodology increases motivation, confidence, and participation in the classroom. The objects students create support their speaking, reduce anxiety, and give them something concrete to talk about. Through collaborative projects, they develop creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and oral communication skills, all while using English in a purposeful way. Working with a maker approach helps children connect language with action, emotion, and creativity, making learning more meaningful and long-lasting.

Here some exemples of that.

PRIZES. WE sometimes WIN, WE always LEARN

Álvar, 9 years,  took part in 2024 of the #MediaFestival: ‘Technology’ to go back to the Nature of Salamanca 

He was the very youg child, and his poster was very very basic, same as the App he explaned in the festival...But he spoke so well that day after too much train at home....of course...

NOTHING IS A COINCIDENCE...IT IS JUST WORK, WORK, WORK

Take part in this event that connects innovation and environment. Children and teenagers (9-17 years old) are invited to submit digital posters showing how technology can improve our relationship with nature.

Prizes for the best ideas and the opportunity to present them in a 90-second Elevator Pitch competition - outstanding entries will be eligible for the ‘Technology brings us back to nature’ award!

 

CHIVITEROS IN A CLICK, ÁLVAR´S POSTER

Here Álvar pitch:

TOPIC: Food and manners

• Imagine if a different animal came to tea. How would they behave? Could you write a story about this?
• Draw the tiger and Sohie

• Use expressions such as: hello, thanks, good bye...
• Imagine that the tiger escaped from a zoo. Write the story that describes how he escaped.
• What happens to the tiger next? Where does he go after visiting Sophie's house? Write a story about another adventure that he has.
• Work with a group of friends to act out the story.  Watch this trailer for a live production of the story for some ideas:

Maths:

Create a shopping list showing all of the things that Sophie's family needed to buy to replace the things that the tiger ate. How much would each item cost?

Music

• Can you make a song that the tiger might sing to say 'Goodbye' and 'Thank you' to Sophie's family?

Fuente: https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/library/books/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea

Some activities at home: Reading Aloud

READING ALOUD.

Children’s literature can lead children into exploration, creativity, and english learning. As you share stories with your kids, you are building their curiosity and critical thinking skills. Finding good books can lead to rich conversations and engaging into english such a second language.

We have many books in our personal library: