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Literacy materials inspired by and created for our students
In our continuous effort to foment a love of reading and support our young students in their literacy journey, ChiCeLaCu! is pleased to present these publications. This effort builds upon decades of direct classroom experience and is motivated by a sincere desire to provide our students with materials that will support early literacy and inspire an appreciation for classic Latin American literature.

FOR PRESCHOOLERS
GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 1 (TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS RECTAS) EARLY LITERACY
Grafomotricidad 1 is the first of a 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This volume presents various exercises to help children trace and form proper strokes (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal) in sequential order and with progressive difficulty. The second volume focuses on curved lines, and the third on shapes, geometric figures, numbers, and letters. Also included are charming illustrations where students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals. By drawing, coloring, and engaging in various pre-writing activities, preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers, thus taking their first steps into the beautiful world of handwriting.


GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 2 (TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS CURVAS)

Grafomotricidad 2 is the second of a 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This second volume focuses on curved lines, while Vol. 1 presents straight lines and Vol. 3 shapes, geometric figures, numbers, and letters. Also included are charming illustrations where students can color, trace, and learn the Spanish names of different animals. By drawing, coloring, and with various pre-writing activities, preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers.

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO

(2nd Edition) Bloques 1-3

SILABARIO FONÉTICO: APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (BLOQUE 1)

Silabario Fonético: Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir, the second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu's first Silabario Fonético Series, is intended for preschool and early elementary school-age children as they begin their Spanish literacy journey. Presented in three books, this series focuses on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet and integrates print and cursive letters. Bloque 1 introduces the vowels and consonants m, p, n, s, l, ll, d, and t. By the end of the book, students will be able to read simple sentences and small paragraphs. This book is accompanied by an activity workbook sold separately.

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO (BLOQUE 1)
In this accompanying workbook to Silabario
Fonetico Bloque 1, children will practice recognizing different syllables by coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and by teacher- or parent-led dictation. Early elementary school age children will enjoy these fun and simple activities that reinforce the sounds of letters and support proper pronunciation while building vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!
SILABARIO FONÉTICO: APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (BLOQUE

2)


The Silabario Fonético: Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir collection, a second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu's first Silabario Fonético series, targets elementary school-age children and supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. Book 2 presents vowels and the consonants r, rr, v, b, c, q, z, f, j, g, ch, x, and y. It also introduces young learners to well known Latin American poets. This Silabario also integrates cursive letters so that, from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive.
CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO (BLOQUE 2)
In this accompanying workbook to Silabario Fonetico Bloque 2, children will practice recognizing different syllables through various activities, including coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and teacher- or parent-led dictation. Ideal for children ages 7–9, students enjoy these fun and simple activities that not only help them learn the sounds of the letters but also build vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!

SILABARIO FONÉTICO APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR BLOQUE 3 (SÍLABAS TRABADAS)
A second and improved edition of ChiCeLaCu’s first Silabario Fonético Series, the Silabario Fonético Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir collection, was developed for early elementary school-age children. It supports early Spanish literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. This is the third in a three-book series. It presents "sílabas trabadas," or locked syllables, br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, fl, gl and is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Bloque 1, which covers the vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t, and Silabario Fonético Bloque 2, which covers the vowels and consonants r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y.


CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO (BLOQUE
3)

In this accompanying workbook to Silabario Fonetico Bloque 3, children will practice recognizing different syllable combinations (silabas trabadas) through various activities, including coloring, cutting and pasting, matching images to corresponding syllables, and teacher- or parent-led dictation. Ideal for children in elementary school who are learning to read, students will enjoy these fun and simple activities that will not only help them learn the sounds of the letters but also build vocabulary. A wonderful tool for teachers and parents alike!

SILABARIO FONÉTICO APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (COMPLETO)

Ideal for children ages 7-9, the Complete Silabario Fonético includes all the letters of the alphabet and is a compilation of the series Silabario Fonético Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir Bloques 1, 2, and 3. It’s intended to help students learn and recognize the sounds of letters in Spanish and begin to read with proper pronunciation. It includes poetry by young writers and well known Latin American poets such as Amado Nervo, Antonio Machado, Ruben Dario, and Federico Garcia Lorca, among others. It also integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. This volume is accompanied by two workbooks sold separately: one with supplemental activities and another with writing exercises.

CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES (COMPLETO) EDADES


7-9


The accompanying exercise book to Silabario Fonético Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir (Completo) is intended to help students practice applying the phonetic sounds to words through various activities that include, matching, coloring, writing, and dictation. Students are building vocabulary as they learn to sound out words in Spanish. Suitable for children aged 7 to 9.
CUADERNO DE ESCRITURA (COMPLETO (EDADES 7-9)
The companion handwriting book to Silabario Fonético Aprendiendo a Leer y Escribir (Completo), it is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. Ideal for ages 7 -9, this workbook covers all the letters and letter combinations included in the complete Silabario Fonético.
EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO


SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 1

This is the first of a 3-volume series designed to support young children as they start their Spanish literacy journey. The series is recommended for children in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade (ages 4-7) and is intended to support early literacy development by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the letters in Spanish. The vowels and consonants m, p, n,, s, l, ll, d, and t are covered in Silabario Fonetico Vol. 1. Children will move quickly and seamlessly through activities and gain the confidence to advance to the more differentiated and complex letters and sounds in Volumes 2 and 3. The series integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. Each volume is accompanied by a workbook of writing exercises (sold separately).

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 1
This is the accompanying exercise book to Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 and is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. This workbook is appropriate for children aged 4 to 7. It focuses on vowels as well as the consonants m, p, n, s, l, ll, d, and t. There are both boy and girl cover options available.
This is the second of a 3 volume series designed to help children (ages 5-9) early on in their literacy journey. The series supports early Spanish literacy by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet.
Silabario Fonético Vol. 2 is a continuation of Silabario Fonético Vol. 1 and covers the letters r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, y. In Vol. 2, students work on the more complex and differentiated pronunciations and sounds of the consonants c, q, r, and x. Ideal for children in kinder garten and 1st grade, this volume integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. Also available is the accom panying exercise book. Volume 2 is available in a larger format for children ages 5–7, making it more visually appealing and easier to manipulate. The smaller format is recommended for children under 7 years of age.

SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 2

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 2


This is the accompanying exercise book to Silabario Fonético Vol. 2 and is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. Ideal for ages 5–7, this workbook focuses on the letters s, r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y. There are both boy and girl cover options available.
CUADERNOS DE EJERCICIOS DE ESCRITURA DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOLUMES 1 Y 2 (COMBINED)
This is the accompanying exercise workbook to Silabario Fonético Vols. 1 and 2 and is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. Ideal for ages 4–7, this workbook integrates the exercises corresponding to Silabario Fonetico Volumes 1 and 2 and focuses on the letters m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d, t, r, rr, v, b, c, k. q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y.


SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 3 (SILABAS TRABADAS)

Ideal for children ages 7–10, this book is the third in a three-volume series designed to support children early on in their Spanish literacy journey by focusing on the phonetic sounds of the alphabet. Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 covers "sílabas trabadas" or locked syllables: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, fl, gl, tl. It is the continuation of Silabario Fonético Vol. 1, which covers vowels and consonants m, p, n, ñ, s, l, ll, d and t, and Silabario Fonético Vol. 2, covering vowels and consonants r, rr, v, b, c, k, q, z, f, j, g, h, ch, x, and y. Available in formats 11" x 8.5" for younger children (ages 7-8) and 9.69" x 7.44" for children ages 9 and older. The accompanying exercise book is sold separately.

CUADERNO DE EJERCICIOS DEL SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL. 3

This is the accompanying exercise book to Silabario Fonético Vol. 3 and is intended to help students practice writing in print and cursive while developing appropriate handwriting skills. Ideal for children ages 4–7, this workbook focuses on "sílabas trabadas" or locked syllables: br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr, bl, cl, pl, fl, gl.

SILABARIO FONÉTICO COMPLETO (EDADES 5-7)


The Complete Silabario Fonético includes all the letters of the alphabet and is a compilation of the original Silabario Fonético Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Its purpose is to help students learn and recognize the sounds of letters in Spanish and begin to read with correct pronunciation. It includes poetry by young writers and well known Latin American poets such as Amado Nervo, Antonio Machado, Ruben Dario, and Federico Garcia Lorca, among others. This Spanish phonics book is ideal for children in kindergarten and first grade. It integrates cursive letters so that from the beginning, students learn to read and write both in print and cursive. It is accompanied by the Cuaderno de Actividades, which is sold separately.
CUADERNO DE ACTIVIDADES COMPLETO (EDADES
5-7)
The accompanying activity book to Silabario Fonético is intended to help students practice applying the phonetic sounds to words through various activities that include, matching, coloring, writing, and dictation. Students are building vocabulary as they learn to sound out words in Spanish. Suitable for children aged 5 to 7.


BOOKS: A COLOREAR!
¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK
(AGES 4-10)

¡A Colorear! is an interactive educational tool designed to expand children’s Spanish vocabulary through fun activities such as coloring, cutting, building, and assembling. Available in portrait or landscape orientation, the book contains a variety of topic-specific posters perfect for children ages 4 to 10. Topics include: all about me, my family, when I grow up (professions), zoo animals, farm animals, seasons, fruits and vegetables, and the market. Also included is a section specific to verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR as well as irregular verbs. A unique feature of this activity book is its manipulative activities, where children can create faces, dress up paper dolls, and build a house using a basic building blueprint (instructions included). A delightful book full of charming posters rich with Spanish vocabulary perfect for any child or parent who wants to learn Spanish!

A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK

(AGES 7-10)
This interactive book is designed to increase a child’s Spanish vocabulary through coloring, tracing, cutting, and building. Ideal for children ages 7–10, topics covered include school, self, family, friends, school, fruits and vegetables, animals, professions and trades, seasons, and more. Among its many fun activities, this book contains a house plan where children assemble windows and doors to make their very own house. Learn Spanish with ¡A Colorear!
¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK (AGES
4-6)


Learn Spanish with ¡A Colorear!, an interactive book intended to increase a child’s Spanish vocabulary through coloring, tracing, cutting, and building. Ideal for children ages 4-6, topics covered include: seasons, school, friends, family, professions, and trades. It is available in a large horizontal format to make drawing and tracing easier for small hands. Included in the many activities is a house plan where children draw floors and assemble windows and doors.

VOCABULARY: Spanish Verb Cut Outs
SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS FOR KIDS (VERBOS)

Students will learn over 200 different Spanish verbs through descriptive and charming images. Designed as flashcards to be cut out, this collection introduces students to AR, ER, and IR verbs in the infinitive form and conjugated in the first person singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 6 to 10, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS (YO)


Students will build vocabulary and begin conjugating Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cutouts to be made into flashcards, students will practice conjugating verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the first person present tense singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 5 to 10, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.
SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PAST TENSE CONJUGATIONS (YO)

Students will build vocabulary and begin conjugating Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cutouts to be made into flashcards, students will practice conjugating verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the first person past tense singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 8 to 12, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.

PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS
Improve your child's Spanish vocabulary with the fun and interactive tool Spanish Verb Cut-Outs with Conjugations. This book presents over 200
alphabetically with descriptive and charming illustrations. It contains four verb illustrations per page with simple translations, sample sentences, and conjugations on the back. Designed as flash cards, parents and teachers can apply many strategies to learn and apply AR, ER, and IR verbs in singular and plural forms of the present tense. Ideal for ages 8–12, children enjoy cutting out and laminating their very own Spanish flashcards to use in a variety of memorization
SPANISH VERB PAST
TENSE CONJUGATIONS
Students will learn over 200 different Spanish verbs with the help of descriptive and charming images. Designed as cut-outs to be used as flashcards, students can practice verbs ending in AR, ER, and IR in the infinitive and conjugated in the first person past-tense singular (Yo). Ideal for children ages 8 to 12, students, teachers, and parents can apply various memorization strategies to present and practice new vocabulary.


El placer de leer!!
"A Margarita Debayle" is considered one of the greatest and most beautiful poems in all of Spanish literature. It was written by the Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío in 1908.

A Margarita
A beautiful adaptation of Rubén Darío’s "A Margarita Debayle," this wonderfully illustrated children’s book takes audiences to a magical place where fantasy, curiosity, and love abound. Children and adults alike will be captivated by the beautiful story of a mischievous little princess who steals a star from the heavens. This adaptation, created by natives of Chinandega, Nicaragua, perfectly captures the poem's subtle complexities as well as the beauty of Corinto Bay and Cardon Island, where Rubén Darío wrote the sonorous verses undoubtedly inspired by the sea breezes, volcanoes, and star-filled skies.

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