This video features a lively sing-along children's song about tamales, performed by Basho & Friends. Through catchy lyrics and a fun melody, it engages children by incorporating familiar cultural foods, making the learning experience enjoyable and relatable. The song not only entertains but also serves as a valuable resource for language learners, as it introduces key vocabulary related to cooking and food in both Spanish and English. Engaging with such culturally significant topics fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse traditions.Here are some simple activities to use at home or in the classroom:- Cooking Together: Involve children in making tamales, encouraging them to use Spanish vocabulary while preparing the ingredients.- Lyric Filling: Provide the lyrics with missing words for children to fill in as they listen, enhancing their listening skills and comprehension.- Cultural Discussion: Initiate a discussion about tamales, their significance in various cultures, and encourage children to share their own food traditions.

Tamales, tamales, tamales Quien quiere tamalitos Tamales, tamales Están bien calientitos Tamales, tamales, Quien quiere tamalitos? Hay de carne, de puerco, con chile y con queso Si me haces los tamales, yo te doy un beso Tarda horas cocinarlos hasta duele en los huesos Pero son tan ricos los tamales Hay de rajas, de queso, de carne sin hueso, De maíz, y de pollo, el que come, es mi rollo Mantequilla y la masa y las hojas de elote Acuérdate del sal y una olla grandotote Es un obra de amor, no se hace facilmente Pero compartir tamales es un acto excelente Tamales, tamales, tamales Quien quiere tamalitos Tamales, tamales Están bien calientitos Tamales, tamales, Quien quiere tamalitos?

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a group of children sitting on a stagea girl wearing a black and green hata man wearing headphones and a hat