» Calico Spanish was Developed
by Teachers, for Teachers!
Discover the best practices in Language Learning
We are thrilled to provide you with the resources you need to teach your students Spanish the way language should be taught, interactively!
With our custom visual aids, fabulous music and a detailed teacher’s manual, anyone can set up a classroom environment designed to expose kids to Spanish in a way that allows them to acquire the language naturally.
You will present content in a wide range of formats and students will use the visual aids, games, actions and audio cues to establish meaning for the words and phrases you speak.
Calico Spanish was designed by elementary school language teachers! You’ll love the organization, planning and teaching strategies presented in Calico Spanish. We make it easier for you and your students to be successful by using research based techniques and our experience regarding the best ways to implement those techniques for the benefit of students and teachers alike.
With Calico Spanish, children learn to communicate by interacting with their teacher and classmates. They won’t be stuck doing boring grammar lessons or staring at a computer screen. Our program is full of content that is relevant to children and enhanced by fun visual aids, great music and engaging games.
The goal of the program is to challenge students to build language skills by exposing them to situations in which they can decipher the meaning of the words being spoken. Students will simultaneously use the audio cues, visual aids and actions to stimulate their brains’ language acquisition centers. Gradually you can present more and more complex lessons, and the students can tap into their memories to assist in their comprehension.
Don’t just study Spanish with your students; start using Calico Spanish to communicate with each other!
