Whenever you learn something new, it's important to understand the context in which the subject matter is being taught. If individuals are learning a language and don't understand where the language is coming from, or what the purpose of the language is (especially in young children, where the rest of the world is just something they hear about, or may have visited). In our classrooms we try to teach the children about the culture and traditions that are native to the language. For example, we teach about Mardi Gras, and Three Kings Days etc. I have attached two maps (one of France and one of Mexico) for you to print out and for your kids to color. Be sure to take this time to expand your children's understanding of the use of language in these countries! Enjoy!
Courtesy of enchantedlearning.com,
click here for the French Map and click here for the Spanish Map
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