Hello everyone! My name is Gisele Esquivel and I joined Rhode Island PBS this past fall as the new Early Childhood Education Specialist. One of the things that excite me about this new role is the fact that I get to interact with PBS KIDS content on a regular basis.
Having grown up watching Arthur, Cyberchase, and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, PBS KIDS is a special part of my childhood that I am excited younger generations can still enjoy in new and exciting ways. One new way that I would like to share is the increasing number of content now available in Spanish. PBS KIDS has content in Spanish for children, families, and educators.
Given the growing population of multilingual learners in Rhode Island, many of whom are Spanish-speaking, the need for content and resources in Spanish as well as more languages is evident. From an educator standpoint, this is a matter of equity. Most importantly, from a personal standpoint, as a child who grew up bilingual, it is beautiful to see that my home language is valued on educational TV, while also being recognized as a valuable component of a child’s education.
The coolest part is watching shows like Alma’s Way and hearing colloquial language that is unique to native Spanish speakers and would not be taught in a formal Spanish class setting. I also cannot help but think about my former second grade students who will watch shows like this one and be able to make connections to their everyday life.
Below you will find a list of PBS Resources available in Spanish for children, families, and educators.
For Children: PBS KIDS Youtube channel: Alma’s Way, Daniel Tiger, Rosie’s Rules, and Ruff Ruffman can be streamed in Spanish.
PBS KIDS Video App: Currently the following shows can be streamed in Spanish: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Rosie’s Rules, Alma’s Way, Cyberchase, Hero Elementary, and Work It Out Wombats!
Games: All of the games for Alma’s Way and Rosie’s Rules are available in Spanish on the PBS KIDS Game App and pbskids.org. In addition, there are some games available in Spanish from Donkey Hodie, Curious George, and Cat in the Hat.
Apps: The following apps are available in Spanish. PBS KIDS Play and Learn, PBS KIDS Play and Learn Science, PBS KIDS Play and Learn Engineering, The Cat in the Hat Builds That.
For Families: PBS KIDS offers printables, arts & crafts ideas, recipes, and parent articles for parents and guardians are available in Spanish at pbs.org/es/parents.
For Education: PBS LearningMedia resources in Spanish are available for educators Pre-K through 12. There are resources available on a variety of topics including math, English language arts, science, and social studies. I have created this Padlet to be a central place for all of the PBS resources available in Spanish! Take a look at the Padlet here for direct links and feel free to share this resource to any families and educators interested.
Recursos de PBS disponibles en español: El Padlet a continuación fue diseñado para ser un lugar central para todos los recursos de PBS disponibles en español. Mire el Padlet abajo para enlaces directos y siéntase libre de compartir este recurso a cualquier familia o educador interesado: https://padlet.com/gesquivel11/recursos-de-pbs-en-espa-ol-afd931vc9snncqpm
Meet the Author:
Gisele Esquivel
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Gisele is the Early Childhood Education Specialist in the Education Services department at Rhode Island PBS. Prior to this role, she was an elementary classroom teacher for 7 years in both the U.S. and South Korea through a Fulbright Fellowship. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of Colombian immigrants, Gisele strives to be an educator who provides an inclusive space where all learners are provided with windows to the world and mirrors of themselves. She is passionate about increasing equitable access to high-quality materials for all learners including those with diverse learning needs and of multilingual backgrounds. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, dancing, and playing with her golden retriever Camila.
Gisele es la Especialista en Educación Infantil en el departamento de Servicios Educativos de Rhode Island PBS. Antes de ocupar este puesto, fue maestra de primaria durante 7 años, tanto en Estados Unidos como en Corea del Sur, gracias a una beca Fulbright. Como graduada universitaria de primera generación e hija de inmigrantes colombianos, Gisele se esfuerza por ser una educadora que proporcione un espacio inclusivo en el que todos los alumnos tengan ventanas al mundo y espejos de sí mismos. Le apasiona aumentar el acceso equitativo a materiales de alta calidad para todos los estudiantes, incluyendo aquellos con diversas necesidades de aprendizaje y de origen multilingüe. En su tiempo libre le gusta leer, bailar y jugar con su golden retriever Camila.
