A Spanish Comprehension-Based Reader Program
Érase una vez is a thoughtfully developed Spanish program built around Comprehension-Based Readers—a research-supported approach that helps students acquire language naturally, just as they learned their first. Created by award-winning educators who understand what works in today’s classrooms, the program uses engaging, level-appropriate stories to immerse learners in Spanish from the very start.
Designed for middle and high school learners, Érase una vez offers far more than just reading practice. Through storytelling, students gain repeated exposure to high-frequency vocabulary and grammar in rich, meaningful contexts. This leads to stronger retention, greater fluency, and more confident communication—especially for novice and intermediate learners. The stories spark curiosity, support differentiated instruction, and keep students motivated with content they can understand, connect with, and enjoy.
Flexible enough to support various instructional models, Érase una vez can serve as a core program, a resource, or an extension for heritage or dual language settings.
Whether you're planning for a single classroom or scaling across a district, our team can help you find the right path forward. We offer flexible purchasing options and support designed to meet your instructional and budgetary goals.
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| FlexText®: your students’ online reader |
| Activities, assessments, and assignments all in one place |
| Audio readings by native speakers in each chapter |
| Built-in calendar reminders |
| Responsive design for any device |
| Note-taking tools with multi-color highlighting |
| Program Scope and Sequence to help you confidently teach each level |
| Comprehensive Teacher’s Guide for every reader |
| Explorer® tasks target all 3 modes of communication |
| 100+ instructional ideas in a filterable Strategies Toolkit |
| Online calendar syncs with student assignments |
| Printable games, activities, and extra content |
| Auto-grading for many tasks |
| Flexible rostering and LMS integration options |
Érase una vez is built to fit your teaching style. Go fully digital, use print materials, or mix and match—whatever works best for you and your students.
Our easy-to-use Teacher’s Guides (in downloadable PDF format) give you everything you need, from printable games and activities to creative ideas to get students moving and using Spanish in class.
You’ll also get our brand-new Teacher Program Guide, designed to walk you through each level and equip you with the tools and confidence to make informed decisions based on your students’ needs.
Reading is a key component of language acquisition because it provides learners with abundant comprehensible input, which is essential for developing proficiency. Through reading, learners are exposed to vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in context, helping them acquire the language naturally.
Comprehension-Based Reader Teacher/Student Editions:
Comprehension-Based Reader Teacher/Student Editions:
Comprehension-Based Reader Teacher/Student Editions:
Comprehension-Based Reader Teacher/Student Editions:
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EntreCulturas is a dynamic, four-level Spanish program that helps learners develop real-world communication skills and cultural understanding. Created by experienced Spanish teachers, the curriculum is grounded in the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages and emphasizes authentic language use across all modes of communication.
Each level offers meaningful opportunities for students to engage with authentic materials and follow video blogs featuring young native speakers. The curriculum is thematically organized and backward-designed to support purposeful progression toward clearly defined, attainable goals.
The program brings language to life—helping students grow into confident, culturally aware communicators.
Learning Site is an innovative online platform that brings together Érase una vez tools and resources all in one place, offering personalized support through tailored teacher and student editions. Within the platform, students can dive into the Comprehension-Based Readers, which include dramatic audio recordings narrated by native-speaking actors. They can also access and complete assignments and assessments curated by their teacher.
For educators, the platform offers a wealth of additional resources to streamline planning, teaching, and grading, making it easier to manage and track student progress.
Erase una vez, Levels 1–4
EntreCulturas is a four-level, standards-based, thematically organized program. Each level consists of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.
EntreCulturas 1A & 1B
Wayside Publishing is proud to present the EntreCulturas Second Edition, our proficiency-based Spanish language series with an emphasis on literacy and interculturality.
EntreCulturas is a four-level, standards-based, thematically organized program. Each level consists of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.
EntreCulturas is a four-level, standards-based, thematically organized program. Each level consists of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.
EntreCulturas is a four-level, standards-based, thematically organized program. Each level consists of six units that provide learners with opportunities to interact and engage with authentic materials and adolescent speakers of the language. By learning in an intercultural context, students acquire communication skills and content knowledge while exploring the products, practices, and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Level 4 increases the rigor and frequency of vocabulary and grammar exploration, engages learners with deeper levels of communicative inquiry and literature, and prepares learners for AP® or IB level study.
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