Learning to read in Spanish?
Chicago Public Library can help you support your child as they learn to read in Spanish with books and resources.
Being bilingual in any language builds brains, strengthens relationships and opens doors that last a lifetime! Learn more about the power of bilingualism for children in this guest blog post by Lucía Rocha-Nestler of Hola Books.
To become strong readers, children need:
- Comprehension skills, which is the ability to understand the meaning of words and sentences. You can help your child practice their comprehension skills by reading books in Spanish together and attending bilingual programs at Chicago Public Library.
- Decoding skills, which is the ability to read words by using letter sounds. You can help your child practice their decoding skill by checking out decodable books in Spanish. Find small collections of decodable books in Spanish at the following branches: