ChiCeLaCu Publications

PUBLICATIONS ChiCeLaCu! ChiCeLaCu! ChiCeLaCu!

El placer de aprender a leer y escribir!

Prof. Maureen Santamaria

PROF. MAUREEN SANTAMARIA AUTHOR, COORDINATOR CHICELACU PUBLICATIONS

A native of Nicaragua, Mrs. Santamaría founded the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu), the first Spanish immersion learning center in Northern Virginia, in 2007. A teacher by vocation and training, she is not only the director and owner but also part of the teaching staff, with over 35 years of teaching experience in Latin America and the United States. She worked in the Virginia public school system as a lead Spanish teacher, worked with special education students in Maryland, and was director of the Spanish reading program at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences. In Latin America, she worked as an international consultant for the United Nations Children’s Fund for seven years and authored and co-authored books on migrant and homeless children, curriculum development, statistics, the census on child poverty, and child labor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and completed extensive master's-level coursework in urban development and demography.

After deep reflection and self-evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mrs. Santamaria decided to follow her dream of writing books for children. In these last few years, she has authored several books to help children learn to read and write in Spanish. These publications, now available to the public, have also served as important vehicles to introduce children to beloved and respected Latin American authors such as Ruben Dario. Mrs. Santamaria enjoys exploring natural wonders in the U.S., Central America, and Mexico. Her passions include reading, photography, gardening, and recreating habitats for bees and butterflies in the backyard of her cozy 1950s home, where she loves spending time with her granddaughter and children. Mrs. Maureen continues to lead ChiCeLaCu while also focusing on ChiCeLaCu Publications, her "new baby," as she affectionately calls this new venture!

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 announce the creation of the first of many publications to come. 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 and love for classic Latin American literature.

EARLY LITERACY FOR PRESCHOOLERS

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 1 (TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS RECTAS)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMSY5ZY6

$15.99

Nivel: Pre-k

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 122

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators:

Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN:

9798363961144

Copyright: TXu- 2-349-897

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVCWR5VB

$13.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Nivel: Pre-k

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages:

92

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators:

Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798370862137

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 2 (TRAZOS DE LÍNEAS CURVAS)

GRAFOMOTRICIDAD 3 (NÚMEROS, LETRAS Y FORMAS)

Grafomotricidad 3 is the last of 3-part series designed to support handwriting readiness in preschoolers. This third volume focuses on numbers, letters, shapes, and geometric figures. This book includes charming illustrations where students color, trace and write while learning the Spanish names of numbers and shapes. The fun activities in this book will help preschoolers develop dexterity in their hands and fingers and support fine motor development as they prepare for kindergarten.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1JD9FJL

$23.99

CATEGORY: EARLY

FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 236

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798390294277

Triángulo

ngenierai

Y FORMAS)

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO

(2nd Edition)

Bloques 1-3

2nd Edition

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4FWB4X

$12.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 72

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798836826703

Copyright: TXu 2-339-004

ll

lla lle lli llo llu llama

Ella llena la olla

La llama se llama Lola

ella olla llano lleno pollo 22

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (BLOQUE 1)

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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4BFC

$10.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 142

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798836835415

Copyright: TXu 2-341-327

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHQYM117

$14.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798838064646

Copyright: TXu 2-348-918

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (BLOQUE 2)

o ca co cu

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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ6XSQ9R

$13.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 262

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798844035890

Copyright: TXu 2-348-918

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4SRG9M

$13.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 104

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798838067678

Copyright: TXu 2-346-491

frase fra fre fri fro fru frío

frío fresa fruta

freír frontera

Hoy hace mucho frío.

Voy a la frontera de Francia.

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (BLOQUE 3)

bro bri bró Bra

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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4BF8

$11.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 162

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798351328140

Copyright: TXu 2-339-805

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO

COMPLETO 2nd Edition (7-9 años)

2nd Edition

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4M4B9P

$26.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 282

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798351744230

Copyright: TXu 2-339-008

APRENDIENDO A LEER Y ESCRIBIR (COMPLETO)

za za zo za

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4MFG8L

$20.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 502

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798351956282

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. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4R45M7

$9.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 66

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798351799926

Copyright: TXu 2-343-753

LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO (1st Edition)

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).

CATEGORY:

EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition Vols. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 64

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798729081936

Copyright: TXu 2-255-405

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093RPTJ6G

$15.99

Susana ama a su oso Mamá pasa su sopa

nene pino

uno mina nini na ne ni no nu nene

nana pana Nina pena nena mano piano

Nina mima a Memo Mamá ama a Nina

VOLUMEN 1 (1st EDITION)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZFFZLB

$9.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition

Vols. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 66

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798549598782

Copyright: TXu 2-290-401

SILABARIO FONÉTICO VOL.

2

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 kindergarten 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 accompanying 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.

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition Vols. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798464426894

Copyright: TXu 2-311-099

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GRXPCJ1

$21.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition

Vols. 1-3

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZK73XC

$9.99

Maureen Santamaría

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HHSC1ZR

$11.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition Vols. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 62

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798481257280

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

2nd Edition

Bloques 1-3

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

VOL. 3 (SILABAS TRABADAS)

Elementary Size: 7.44"x9.69"

Pages: 114

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798410900652

Copyright: TXu 2-311-897

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WM2R8MY $21.99

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVDYCS9Z

$9.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition Vols. 1-3

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 41 Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798427172875

Copyright: TXu 2-339-800

EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO COMPLETO

(1st Edition)

1st Edition

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ88HKCF

$26.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition

Vols. 1-3

xi ex Xi xi

TAXI

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ4RHRGF

$20.99

CATEGORY: EARLY LITERACY

SILABARIO FONÉTICO

1st Edition Vols. 1-3

Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 502

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798355737641

ACTIVITY BOOKS A COLOREAR!

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS A COLOREAR!

¡A COLOREAR! A SPANISH ACTIVITY BOOK

(AGES 4-10)

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 178

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators:

Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN:

9798540988032

Copyright: VAu 1-446-733

¡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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GZKPFSB

$11.99

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

Spanish Activity Book (Ages 4-10)

¡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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFS98ZB

$11.99

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS A

COLOREAR!

Nivel: Elementary Size:

8.5" x 11"

Pages: 178

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators:

Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN:

9798541058840

Copyright: VAu 1-446-733

Spanish Activity Book (Ages 4-10)

Alvaro Umaña Barrera y William Santamaría

Editor e idea original Maureen Santamaría Ilustrado por

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS A COLOREAR!

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 178

Teacher:

Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators:

Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798470244321

Copyright: VAu 1-446-733

¡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!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HHKNPX4

$9.99

¡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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HG58KH1

$9.99

CATEGORY: ACTIVITY BOOKS A COLOREAR!

Nivel: Pre-k

Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 94

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798471690769

Copyright: VAu 1-446-733

Escribe en las líneas el verbo conjugado en primera persona del singular (Yo)

- Abrir

- Aplaudir

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VOCABULARY SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS

SPANISH VERB CUT OUTS FOR KIDS - VERBOS

(AGES 6-10)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HJD3QBK

$19.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY

Spanish Verb Cut Outs

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 98

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798472975292

Copyright: VAu 1-454-093

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS - YO

(AGES 5-10)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWPMNB2

$23.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY

Spanish Verb Cut Outs

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 156

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798843456887

Copyright: TXu2-339-130

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY

Spanish Verb

Cut Outs

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS

PAST TENSE

CONJUGATIONS

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YO (AGES 8-12)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJC4SPPN

$15.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 156

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798838766915

Copyright: TXu 2-347-427

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PRESENT TENSE CONJUGATIONS

(AGES 8-12)

Improve your child's Spanish vocabulary with the fun and interactive tool Spanish Verb Cut-Outs with Conjugations. This book presents over 200 verbs and their conjugations, arranged 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 activities.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VWPMNB2

$17.99

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 120

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798786594844

Copyright: TXu 2-340-459

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Yorío

Túríes

Él/Ellaríe Ustedríe

Nosotrosreímos Vosotrosreís

Ustedes rien

Ellos/Ellasríen

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Usted recibe

Él/Ella recibe

Nosotros recibimos Vosotros recibís

Ustedes reciben

Ellos/Ellas reciben

SPANISH VERB CUT-OUTS PAST TENSE CONJUGATIONS

(AGES 8-12)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ8HRQ2T

$17.99

CATEGORY: VOCABULARY

Spanish Verb

Cut Outs

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 122

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798807704702

Copyright:

TXu 2-338-632

2nd Edition

1st Edition

2nd Edition

1st Edition

El placer de leer!!

A MARGARITA (2ND EDITION)

A beautiful adaptation of Ruben Dario's "A Margarita Debayle, this magnificently and richly illustrated children's book takes the reader to a magical place where fantasy, curiosity, and love abound. Girls and boys will be captivated by the beautiful story of a mischievous little princess who steals a star from the heavens, while adults will delight in the childhood memories conjured up in this exquisite classic Latin American poem. Created by natives of Chinandega, Nicaragua, this 2nd edition with updated illustrations perfectly capture the subtle intricacies of the poem and of Corinto Bay and Cardon Island, where Ruben Dario wrote the sonorous verses, surely inspired by the sea breezes, the volcanoes, and the nights full of stars. A perfect bedtime story and ideal for parents wishing to instill in their children an appreciation for Latin American literature and the rich Spanish language.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGYYBHW2

$17.99

EL PLACER DE LEER A Margarita Debayle

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.5" x 11"

Pages: 59

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Marlon Umaña

William Santamaría

ISBN: 9798856228204

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 (1ST

EDITION)

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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFTQP8L

$12.99

EL PLACER DE LEER A Margarita Debayle

Nivel: Elementary Size: 8.25" x 8.25"

Pages: 40

Teacher: Maureen Santamaría

Ilustrators: Alvaro Umaña

Marlon Umaña

ISBN: 9798739238399

Copyright: TXu 2-262-085

RUBÉN DARÍO

CHICELACU’S PUBLICATIONS

ChiCeLaCu's Publications comprises a cadre of outstanding, dedicated, and innovative general education and art teachers, illustrators, and designers. The books have a long and reliable process, from planning to creating sketches and drawings by hand. Every image is digitalized in different programs, and every book is tested in the classroom with students of various ages before publication. Every year we make a new edition basis on the experience in the school, and a careful bilingual review from the staff is made. The Nicaragua illustrators team works harder and sometimes under challenging conditions and with great dedication to have all the material on time. Fifteen years of bilingual educational experience in the Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (a.k.a.ChiCeLaCu!) has been the basis for making books that teach students to learn and write. Our readers are done by experienced teachers, tested directly in the classroom, and dedicated to children and parents who would like to support their children in learning how to read and write in Spanish.

MR. ALVARO UMAÑA ART TEACHER, ILLUSTRATOR, AND DESIGNER

A native of Nicaragua, Mr. Umaña began developing his artistic ability at a very young age. While his expertise as an architect for the past 18 years has focused on technical design and drawings, his true passion lies in drawing as an artistic expression. As ChiCeLaCu!’s principal illustrator and designer, he has developed a series of educational materials currently in use across several programs. Part of ChiCeLaCu!’s online teaching staff, he finds great enjoyment and fulfillment in imparting his knowledge and expertise to a new generation of learners with basic tools like paper and pencil. He believes that in a highly digital world, a bit of art can help refresh young minds. Mr. Alvaro has taken many pencil portraits and art courses and loves to draw by hand, mainly in graphite. He completed high school in Cuba in 1991 and graduated as a Naval Construction Technician from La Habana, Cuba’s Instituto Politécnico Naval Aracelio Iglesias Díaz. In 1998, he received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Universidad Nacional de Engineering in Managua, Nicaragua. He loves to spend time with family, and in his free time, he enjoys drawing landscapes and portraits of friends and family. A talented, resilient, and optimistic individual, he has been an active member of the National Association of Multiple Sclerosis in Nicaragua for the past 25 years.

MR. MARLON UMAÑA ART TEACHER AND ILLUSTRATOR

Born in Nicaragua, Mr. Marlon Umaña graduated with a civil engineering degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Chinandega, Nicaragua. He has participated in many housing, school, and street infrastructure projects. His interest in drawing began at a very early age. By age 16, he enrolled in Nicaragua’s School of Plastic Arts, where, in addition to honing and perfecting his drawing skills, he learned to sculpt with clay, oil, charcoal, and paper mache. As part of ChiCeLaCu!’s design and illustration team, he is involved in developing educational materials, including the center’s first children’s picture book. Mr. Umaña currently teaches ChiCeLaCu!’s online Cartoon Workshop, where he finds great joy in sharing his skill with students ages 7 to 11. He is a dedicated teacher who prepares daily resources for his students and makes his classes enjoyable and engaging, instilling in them a love of art. Reading historical novels, drawing, and spending time with his three daughters, wife, and mother are among his favorite activities. He enjoys cooking traditional food for his family and riding his motorcycle along the Pacific Ocean.

MR. WILLIAM SANTAMARIA ILLUSTRATOR

Mr. William Santamaría Tercero is a young illustrator born in Managua, Nicaragua. His interest in art began when William was eight years old, practicing on any surface available. His formal training began in 2007 at the Rodrigo Peñalba School of Plastic Arts, where William learned and perfected the use of light and shadow on paper and digital media. Two years later, he joined the world of graffiti, using spray paints, paint, bristles, and brushes, further improving his drawing techniques. In 2020, William graduated with a degree in graphic design from the Polytechnic University of Nicaragua. Digital illustration caught his interest after graduation, and he independently perfected his craft using Illustrator and Photoshop. Mr. Santamaria currently dedicates a large part of his time to ChiCeLaCu as a member of its team of illustrators, contributing to the creation of images for various educational materials. A patient, dedicated, and creative illustrator, he loves drawing in his spare time and going on long walks with his three charming dogs.

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