Spanish Decodable Book for 1st-2nd Grade: Tamara Toca la Tambora (Tamara Plays the Drum)

Tamara toca la tambora is a 100% decodable Spanish reader that introduces children to musical instruments through engaging characters whose names reinforce ta, te, ti, to, tu syllables. Follow Tamara, Tania, and other children as they play different instruments. Each page features a child, their instrument, and the sound it makes! The story ends with a character playing her hands by clapping loudly!

 Why Educators Choose This Book:

• 100% decodable - Students can read every word using learned phonics patterns
• Vetted by The Reading League - Aligned with the Science of Reading (Ciencia de la Lectura)
• Trusted by 1,000+ bilingual classrooms worldwide
• Syllable practice - Character names reinforce ta, te, ti, to, tu syllables
• Musical instruments vocabulary - Introduces guitar, drum, and other instruments
• Sound words (onomatopoeia) - Each instrument makes its sound on the page
• Music education - Cross-curricular connection to music and rhythm

Perfect For:

• 1st and 2nd grade students ready for advanced decodables
• Dual-language and bilingual programs
• Spanish reading intervention
• Music and literacy integration
• Syllable practice (ta, te, ti, to, tu)
• Onomatopoeia and expressive reading lessons
• Small group instruction and read-alouds
• Home practice for families supporting Spanish literacy

Each page reinforces fluency and comprehension while building vocabulary about musical instruments. The joyful ending with clapping celebrates music, rhythm, and the universal language of sound.

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