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Spanish Resources
Okapi is your premier destination for dynamic, contemporary instructional resources in Spanish. From the foundational beginnings of Despegando hacia la lectura: FONÉTICA™, to the small-group skills and knowledge of Despegando hacia la lectura™ and ExploraMundos™, to the translanguaging dimensions of Biliteracy para todos™, you’ve come to the right place for effective literacy solutions in Spanish!
Despegando hacia la lectura: FONÉTICA™ is a comprehensive Spanish phonics program that supports biliteracy by building foundational reading skills and connecting them to English literacy. It offers systematic instruction in oral language, phonological awareness, and phonics, with decodable
Despegando hacia la lectura® is an award-winning, flexible classroom resource that guides students from shared to independent reading through research-based practices. It systematically builds reading strategies by focusing on key elements of early literacy—such as vocabulary, high-frequency words, text complexity, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and the connection between reading and writing—while using assessment to inform instruction. Its paired narrative and informational texts, linked by related ideas, deepen understanding and boost achievement through the Power of the Pair®.
ExploraMundos: Aprendizaje a través del contenido™ is a Spanish informational literacy program that builds science, social studies, and STEM knowledge through inquiry and integrated reading strategies. Each lesson aligns with NGSS and C3 standards to support curriculum-based learning.
Biliteracy para todos™ is a dual-language program designed to support Spanish-English instruction through research-based strategies. It focuses on honoring students' linguistic backgrounds, building cross-language connections, and empowering teachers. Key components include Cross Linguistic Connections (CLC) and Preview-View-Review (PVR), helping students compare language structures and build vocabulary for better comprehension in both languages.