Whistlefritz Streaming Service: An Essential Spanish-Language Learning Tool

The following post is in collaboration with Whistlefritz. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Parents! Learn about Whistlefritz's new streaming service that makes it more accessible than ever for homeschooling families and bilingual educators. And get the special offer just for MommyMaestra readers!

We all know how crucial integrating engaging Spanish-language resources into early education is for fostering bilingual skills. One standout option is Whistlefritz. Keep reading to learn how Whistlefritz's streaming service enhances Spanish learning and supports educational goals.

High-Quality Spanish Immersion Content for PreK - Elementary

I really like that Whistlefritz is an immersion program. Their philosophy is that children learn a new language best when they are surrounded by it. That means that all of the streaming videos that you get access to are Spanish-only with no English translations. It's the way all of us learned to speak our first language! So why not our second? 

And I know that a lot of Latina moms in my homeschool group are raising bilingual children using one of three methods:

• OPOL: The One Parent, One Language method typically involves one parent strictly speaking the minority language and the other speaking the dominant language. This is a full immersion method.
• MLAH: The Minority Language At Home method means just that and is also a full immersion method.
• Class Instruction: Language learning is treated as a school subject and a curriculum or class is used. This may be an in-person class outside the home, or online instruction. This is frequently supplemented with Spanish resources, such as videos, games, apps, and more.

In any of these situations, the new Whistlefritz streaming service is a valuable tool. I had a chance to check out their new streaming service, which features video content that complements these lessons with engaging visuals and entertaining characters like Fritzi the mouse, adding a dynamic element to the learning experience.

Interactive and Engaging Learning Features

I first learned about Whistlefritz YEARS ago when all the music videos were available on CDs. Like any good business, they have adapted to the times and now offer their videos via a streaming service. It enhances learning through short, fun videos that align with the lesson content. While not mandatory, these videos are recommended in extension activities and serve as a delightful supplement to the hands-on lessons. 

The videos are fun to watch! I showed them to my 6 year old who was curious and engaged - I really love products and curricula that make learning enjoyable. It's something that I specifically look for when considering what resources I plan to use in our homeschool.

(If you're looking for an actual curriculum, Whistlefritz provides a comprehensive curriculum that centers each lesson around interactive activities, teaching specific concepts and new vocabulary in a hands-on manner. The program includes 40 lessons that span various subjects such as science, art, and physical education, making it a versatile tool for young learners.)

User-Friendly Platform for Busy Moms

The Whistlefritz streaming service is user-friendly and designed with busy homeschooling moms in mind. The platform allows for easy navigation and access to a library of videos that complement the curriculum. The dashboard is divided up into playlists with themes such as:

• Full Length Programs
• Spanish Shorts
• Spanish Music Albums
• Featured videos of the month
• Bonus Materials
• Alphabet & Letters
• Animals
• Back-to-School
• so much more!!

The Featured monthly videos help streamline the teaching process, making it easier to integrate Spanish-language learning into your daily routines. And it also includes functions that let you add specific videos to your calendar or to mark them as "Favorites" so that you can access them quickly and easily. 

How Whistlefritz Supports Bilingual Educators

Extensive Library of Spanish-Language Resources

Are you a bilingual educator? If so, you'll like that Whistlefritz offers a robust collection of resources through its streaming service. You can access a variety of videos that align with your lesson plans, enhancing the educational experience with culturally relevant content. The program’s cross-curricular approach not only supports Spanish language development but also integrates science, art, and other subjects, making it a valuable resource for diverse classroom settings.

Tools for Classroom Integration

Whistlefritz provides teachers with tools that facilitate easy integration into the classroom environment. The lesson plan book includes detailed instructions, vocabulary lists, and activity guides, while the streaming service offers additional multimedia resources to support lesson objectives. This combination of structured lesson plans and supplemental videos makes it easier for you to deliver effective and engaging Spanish instruction.

Unique Features of Whistlefritz That Stand Out

Culturally Rich Content

I strongly believe that teaching culture and traditions goes hand-in-hand with language learning. I think Whistlefritz’s streaming service stands out for its incorporation of culturally rich content. The program features videos and lessons that celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions, providing students with a deeper understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. This cultural emphasis helps to create a more immersive and meaningful learning experience.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of Whistlefritz

Set Up Your Account & Explore the Topics

To maximize the benefits of Whistlefritz’s streaming service, start by setting up and customizing your account. Take time to explore the available videos and select those that best complement your lesson plans. I would advise that you use a paper planner - or your homeschool planner! - and at the beginning of the week look to see what topics you'll be studying. The scroll through the streaming service to select videos that will complement your lessons. 

Download the Home Educator's Guide

If you prefer a more structured plan, then this Home Educator's Guide provides a daily schedule integrating lesson plans, music, videos, and activities for 46 weeks, complete with a printable checklist. It's an easy, manageable way to incorporate Spanish into your homeschool routine. Download your copy from Whistlefritz's homeschool page to get started!

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Whistlefritz’s streaming service offers a valuable addition to any Spanish-language learning curriculum, especially for homeschooling Hispanic moms and bilingual educators. With its engaging videos, culturally rich content, and user-friendly interface, it provides an effective and enjoyable way to teach Spanish. Explore the program by visiting their website to download samples and see if Whistlefritz is the right fit for your educational needs.

Special Offer: 2 Weeks Free Streaming!

Want to try Whistlefritz’s streaming service? Whistlefritz is generously offering 2 (two!) weeks of FREE STREAMING to MommyMaestra readers! You won't find this anywhere else, so you need to use this special link to sign up and I'll send you the directions on how to access it. 

But the 2-weeks starts on August 11th and ends on August 24th, so be sure to sign up ASAP!

Enjoy this opportunity!

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Whistlefritz's Spanish Lessons!

Have you seen? One of MommyMaestra's fantastic sponsors, Whistlefritz, has just released their FREE Spanish Home Educator's Guide!

If you have Whistlefritz's Spanish program or are planning to use it this coming school year, then you NEED this guide! It's designed to help homeschooling parents maximize their use of Whistlefritz's Educator's Collection. 

Everything you ever wanted to know about how to implement Whistlefritz's Spanish lessons in your daily routine is here. It provides a daily open-and-go schedule that includes not only the Spanish lesson plans in their curriculum, but also related music, videos, and activities. I just had a look and there are 46 (FORTY-SIX!!) weeks' worth of planning and scheduling inside this book. There's even a checklist at the end that you can print and hang.

Take a look at this example from week 21:  

Isn't this easy? The Home Educator's Guide helps homeschooling families weave Spanish consistently into their daily lives while also having fun and encouraging a lifelong pursuit of language learning.

I like that the weekly schedule it not complicated or overwhelming. It's doable.

Most homeschool Spanish programs would charge for a guide like this. But Whistlefritz is offering it for free. What a gift!

If you're ready to download your copy, just head over to Whistlefritz's homeschool page and sign up to have it sent to your email. 

Happy learning!

New Music Video from Whistlefritz

Hey, Friends! Have you heard that there's a new video available on Whistlefritz's website? Whistlefritz is a MommyMaestra sponsor and that gives me an opportunity to find out first about new products to share with you!

La Música is a Spanish sing-along adventure video is made up of segments of kids dancing, singing, or acting out the lyrics to Spanish-learning songs. The songs cover a wide range of topics from Se habla español (teaches all the places where people speak Spanish), Sonidos del flamenco (teaches vocabulary from flamenco), Cuando sea grande and En el puente D'Avinon (different jobs), Buenos días (greetings and weather), Días de la semana (days of the week, action verbs, and parts of the body), Uno, dos y tres (numbers and parts of the body), Al supermercado (foods), and Sabes tu sembrar la col (parts of the body).

All of the songs except one feature live people to engage your children - Al supermercado is the only one that's animated.

Music is such a great way to facilitate language learning. Kids just learn concepts and vocabulary so much more easily when they are set to music. So if you are looking for a way to nurture your child's language learning and are wanting to incorporate music, check out Whistlefritz!

Whistlefritz: The Spanish Educator's Collection

 

I'd like to welcome a new MommyMaestra sponsor! I'm sure most of you are already familiar with Whistlefritz, a language-learning program for children in preschool and early elementary. 

Last year, I reviewed their program for homeschoolers. They've actually revamped that version by adding even more fantastic materials to it. The new one is called, The Educator's Spanish Collection, and it comes with:

• a 277-page Lesson Plan book
• Memory Matching Cards game
• LA GRAN COLECCIÓN, boxed set of:
  - 5 videos (DVDs or digital downloads)
  - 5 music albums (CDs or digital downloads) including their new Music CD, ¡BUENOS DÍAS!

What's really great about this program is its multimedia approach. Not only do the lessons provide hands-on learning, but the lessons include videos to enhance vocabulary learning, music to engage children in singing and dancing, and games.

Like the original, the Lesson Plan book is a scaffolding curriculum that contains 40 lessons each of which takes 30 - 40 minutes to complete. The spiral curriculum builds on previous lessons and allows children to master their Spanish by providing them with multiple opportunities to revisit previously taught concepts. 

Some of the lessons are cross-curricular, teaching not only Spanish, but also science, art, and even physical education. (Because most of the focus on preschool concepts, I think this curriculum would work well as a preschool curriculum for Spanish-speaking children.)

Each lesson contains two sections. The first has...

• a description of each lesson
• the goal
• the objective
• vocabulary
• materials
• estimated time to teach
• The second section is on the activity itself and it has...
• the focus (and review)
• teacher input
• guided practice
• independent practice
• the closure
• and extension activities

Quite a lot of thought has gone into each lesson and I really appreciate the guided practice section because it is thorough and provides the teacher with exact text to help their students.

Although the text is written in English, Spanish text for all speaking scripts is included. But there is also a complete Spanish version available here, making this a good choice for immersion programs and/or homeschoolers.

As I ALWAYS say, download a sample of the program before you buy. And you can download sample plans and watch a video clip here.

One of the new elements of this set is their new album, ¡Buenos Días!. It is so fun and masterfully produced. It is SO RICH in cultural rhythms, including salsa, merengue, flamenco, reggae, and Andean rhythms. I love all the songs, but my absolute favorite is ¿Cómo se llama la llama? (Seriously, it's hilarious.) But the song Sonidos del Flamenco absolutely calls to the española in me. 

Really, every last song is fun and engaging. You can listen to clips of ALL the songs and purchase the CD separately here on their website.

Whistlefritz SABOR Spanish CD Giveaway

Do you want your kiddies to dance? And learn? In Spanish?? I always do! I was so excited to receive a copy of Whistlefritz's new ¡Sabor! Spanish Learning Songs CD so that I could review and post a giveaway for a lucky Mommy Maestra reader!

The minute I heard one of the songs, I was hooked. There are salsa, merengue and ballad beats in all the songs. I appreciated listening to lyrics created for children with rhythms that reminded me of growing up with my mami's Spanish cumbias and rancheras!

The best part is that each lively song introduces appropriate Spanish vocabulary for words and phrases children use everyday. A translation guide is included, providing an easy reference for parents and teachers who are learning Spanish, too. I am thankful for the lyrics included in the inside cover of the CD. My boys are already learning new songs. Their favorite so far is En el rancho de MacDonald. It's adorable to listen to the kids sing in the car.

The Giveaway

Whistlefritz is happy to participate in the Back-to-School Fiesta and has kindly offered a copy of ¡Sabor! Spanish Learning Songs CD to a Mommy Maestra reader! Please use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Good luck!

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