# Canticos Read & Sing Along Vol. 1

Practice reading and singing along to your Canticos favorites in English and Spanish!

**Volume 1:**

- Little Chickies/Los Pollitos
- Little Elephants/Elefantitos
- The Teeny Tiny Boat/El Barquito Chiquitito
- Little Sunny Sunshine/Sol Solecito
- The Itsy-Bitsy Spider/La Araña Chiquitita
- Twinkle Twinkle/Estrellita
- Pin Pon
- Little Dolly/La Muñequita
- The Birthday Song/Las Mañanitas
- Sleep Little Baby/Duérmete Pollito
- The Boo-Boo Song/Sana Sana
- All The Colors/De Colores
- The Wheels On The Bus/Las Ruedas Del Bus
- Arroz Con Leche
- Knock Knock/Tun Tun

# Download Activity Sheet:

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# Ask a Bilingual Expert

Raising a bilingual child? On this page, our very own Director of Learning Design and Efficacy, Sophia Espinoza, addresses some of the most common questions, concerns, and curiosities around the benefits of bilingualism.  **Get the scoop below!**

**Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):**

## Any advice on managing two Spanish dialects in the household? Does this cause confusion for kids?

Families where each parent could be from a different country in Latin America can expose kids to different dialects without causing confusion. In fact, children learn to communicate across cultures, which is beneficial.

## What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?

Use the Spanish you know, even if it involves Spanglish. Exposure through apps, books, and music can help strengthen your child's language skills.

## Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?

Teaching subjects like the solar system in Spanish can provide specialized vocabulary that may not come up in daily conversation.

## How can my child learn language through play?

Pretend play is key in developing social and cognitive skills, and it encourages communication in new vocabulary while learning.

## What are the social and cultural benefits of bilingualism?

Bilingual children can learn about the culture associated with the language, which enhances empathy and communication.

## What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

1. **Start early**: Infants are incredibly receptive to language.
2. **Stick with it**: Consistency is crucial; don’t shift to the native language at home too soon.
3. **Make it Joyful**: Engage children with enjoyable materials in their second language.