There are many good morning songs in Spanish. This is a very simple one and it uses usted, the formal form for you. Depending on your situation, this is a form that children may not hear on a regular basis. As they learn Spanish they should be familiar with the word usted and understand it. This song is an easy way to teach it at the earliest stage of learning Spanish.

This beautiful book by Michael Grejniee follows two children through their day using opposites. The vocabulary is practical and it is wonderfully supported by the illustrations. The meaning of each simple sentence is reinforced by the contrast to the opposite.

For example: Estoy adentro. (I’m inside.) The illustration shows the little girl playing in the house. Estoy afuera. (I’m outside.) The illustration shows the little boy playing in the yard.

This is a guessing game and it is easy to adapt to different size groups and levels. To play this game children sit in a circle. One child who is going to guess stands apart and hides her eyes. The kids pass a toy bird around the circle while they sing and when the song ends whoever is holding the bird hides it.