Spanish Back-to-School Books for Kids
September 6, 2020The school year is about to start for my kids! This year my oldest is going to second grade, and my older daughter gets to go to kindergarten. The teacher in me loves this back-to-school season: the new school supplies, the excitement, the amazing back-to-school books. Despite the school year looking a bit different for most of us this year, I’ve still pulled out all of my fun books to get my own kids excited to start school again. Take a look to find one for your own little learners! These sweet picture books are for a variety of young…
Top 5 Bilingual Parenting Books
My top five book recommendations for parents If you’re looking for an excellent book to learn more about raising bilingual kids, start with one of these! Full of research-based advice, inspiration, and practical ideas, these books will get you off…
Kids’ Worship Music in Spanish and English
We almost always have music on at home – and it’s often worship music for kids! We love listening in both English and Spanish. Growing up monolingual, learning Spanish and becoming bilingual has been one of the greatest blessings in…
Why Should I Choose Bilingual Education?
5 compelling benefits to consider PLUS helpful websites parents should know about Choosing a school program is an important decision parents make for their children. In many communities, parents have options about which school their child attends. So why would…
Elementary Spanish Calendar Routine Ideas
Many preschool and elementary classrooms start each morning off with a calendar routine. While doing distance learning at home with my kids, we even started our morning routine with calendar time! Here are some ideas for how to enhance your…
Encouraging Your Child to Stick with Second Language Learning
8 valuable ideas for parents Learning another language takes time and dedication. There will be ups and downs along your child’s language learning journey. Times when you or your child want to give up. Especially during this challenging time with…
10 Ideas for Practicing Spanish as an Adult
As a non-native Spanish speaker raising bilingual kids, it’s important to me that I continue to practice and improve my Spanish language skills. Perhaps you are a non-native speaker like me and are looking for easy ways to keep using…
Great Spanish Music for Big Kids
Songs for kids in elementary and middle school Are your kids ready to move past nursery rhymes and cute songs for young children? We listen to Spanish music often in our bilingual home, and we’ve discovered some wonderful artists and…
Fun Outdoor Language Learning Activities for Kids
Get out in nature and learn some new vocabulary My amazing mom always says, “Keep it simple, make it fun!” This was especially important to her as a parent and a long-time kindergarten teacher, and even now that she is…
Important Children’s Books about Black History in Spanish and English
English & Spanish Titles To Read at Home One of the most important reasons we are raising our kids bilingually is to try to open up their eyes to different worlds. For us, learning a new language is just a…
Using Daily Routines to Teach Your Child a Second Language
When people find out that we’re raising our kids bilingually or that our son goes to a Spanish immersion school, I often hear, “Oh we could never do that.” Or just as often, “I took some Spanish in high school,…
