Alba y Gael Inicial is a joyful, two-level Spanish program for kindergarten through second-grade learners that fosters oral language development, cultural exploration, and social-emotional growth. Well suited for elementary world language programs, Alba y Gael Inicial also serves as an ideal supplemental resource for Spanish Language Arts in dual language settings. Aligned with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and Utah World Languages Core Standards for Proficiency, this series is grounded in Communicative Language Teaching and support by play- and project-based learning.

Engaging students in meaningful communication from the start, lessons include vibrant visuals, authentic songs, and hands-on activities that help students build vocabulary around everyday themes- such as numbers, family, and animals- while naturally developing listening, pronunciation, memory, and fine motor skills.

Students explore grammar and culture through storytelling, crafts, and real-world connections. Sections like El Cómic, Con las manos, and Describe tu mundo introduce language structures in context and celebrate cultural traditions through creative tasks and global topics. Cross-curricular features integrate science, math, and environmental studies, while consistent routines, clear goals, and ready-made materials simplify planning. Fully supported by The KWL Hub, Alba y Gael Inicial offers interactive digital resources that make learning flexible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

Alba y Gael Inicial 1 - Student Textbook; classroom set: 20 textbooks.