Music is a great way to introduce children to Spanish. It can help reinforce a native language or introduce children/families to traditional songs. I always recommend a good mix of translated songs and traditional Spanish songs. Parents are a great resource and many of these songs were suggested to me by the very families that come and enjoy the storytime.
Spotify Playlist: Here is a playlist of some children’s Spanish music.
Welcome/Goodbye Songs:
Adios Amigos- José Luis Orozco
Traditional Spanish Songs/ Rhymes:
Diez Deditos- José Luis Orozco
Juanito Cuando Baila- José Luis Orozco
Translations of Popular Children’s Songs
¿Estrellita, Dónde Estás? (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star)
Araña Pequeñita (Itsy Bitsy Spider)
Original Songs (not created by me)
Here are some great websites/ youtube channels for finding bilingual storytime songs as well as just storytime songs in general:
Canciones y Cuentos: Songs and Rhymes for Bilingual Storytimes | Libro por libro
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros
Mama Lisa’s World: Children’s Songs and Nursery Rhymes from Around The World
