Hi Barbara -
I've been working more closely with my World Language department as well. This year I created a new section in the library with picture books written in Spanish. I deliberately purchased some very simple books (pre-k, k-1) and some more advanced picture books (Patricia Polacco level...maybe grade 2-3 level). It was a hit with the teachers and they're now asking for books of the "easy-reader" level written in Spanish. I'm also now searching for lower-reading level audiobooks in Spanish.
Our city's public library just obtained a subscription to Mango Languages (a program my son has used and really finds helpful). I advertised that to the World Language teachers and we pushed the students to get public library cards in order to access that program.
I was so excited when I found Reference Latina on iCONN. Whenever a Spanish poetry website or something similar comes through the listserv I forward those sites to the teachers.
Some examples:
I don't know how good they are, but it also looks like there are some videos on TeacherTube which may be helpful.
If you receive helpful replies offlist, would you please post a "hit" of responses? I'd love to hear of other ideas.
- Janice