Many parents wonder how to help their kids learn Spanish grammar, especially if they live in an English-speaking country. The 2023 study "Spanish Bilingual Morphosyntactic Development in Bilingual Children" found that young bilingual children tend to mix English and Spanish grammar rules. However, when parents reinforce Spanish at home, kids are more likely to develop stronger Spanish grammar skills.
Source: ASHA Journal
Key Takeaways for Parents:
- Grammar mistakes are normal – Mixing English and Spanish rules is part of the learning process.
- Consistency helps kids learn– The more Spanish they hear, the more natural grammar becomes.
- Everyday conversations matter– Kids learn best through real-life interactions in Spanish.
What You Can Do at Home:
- Use Spanish in daily routines – Label household items, give instructions, and ask questions in Spanish.
- Tell stories in Spanish– Create short, fun stories that reinforce correct grammar.
- Correct gently– Instead of saying “that’s wrong,” repeat the sentence correctly so they learn by example.
- Find Spanish-speaking playmates– Kids learn better when they interact with other Spanish speakers.
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