Summer has almost arrived and I’m feeling the powerful call of days spent soaking up sunshine, eating watermelon, and enjoying summer fun in the backyard! If you’re searching for summer fun that will help your child continue practicing SPANISH, I’ve compiled the ultimate guide for you. Take a look to find amazing Spanish recommendations for […]
High-impact strategies to create a Spanish language-rich home environment Immersing your child in Spanish doesn’t have to mean traveling abroad or expensive language tutors. There are simple and practical ways you can help your child with their Spanish language skills at home – whether you speak a little or a lot! If your child is […]
Oh hello, summer! I’m so glad to see you again. Visiting new playgrounds, enjoying watermelon out on a picnic blanket, and laid back time together as a family. Verano is the best time of year to slow down and enjoy the little things with our kids! Yet, if you’re anything like me, you like to […]
Games to use at home, school, or anywhere you want to practice language skills! Ready to encourage your language learner to speak more in the target language? These fun games will help provide a time to practice speaking – in any language! What’s more, these easy games can be squeezed into any quick window in […]
Do you ever wonder if your bilingual parenting efforts are really working? Maybe your child answers in English again, or you catch yourself mixing languages mid-sentence, and you start to question whether it’s all paying off. The truth is: every little thing you do adds up. Each book you read, song you sing, and conversation […]
Ideas and resources to connect your bilingual child or students to new global friends One of the greatest gifts we can offer bilingual children is a genuine connection to the wider world their languages open up for them. Language is more than vocabulary and grammar, it’s a bridge to people, places, and cultures. What if […]
12 Engaging Spanish Chapter Books to Read Aloud or Recommend to Students If you’re raising niños bilingües or teaching students español, finding engaging Spanish chapter books is key to inspiring a love for reading and language learning. Whether you’re looking for books to read aloud or recommend to independent readers, this list has a variety […]
The best SPANISH graphic novels to engage elementary, middle school, and high school readers – our favorites to get readers excited about books! If your child is ready to dive into a new engaging book, check out one of these Spanish novelas gráficas! My own three kids – ages 6, 9, and 11 – all […]
Free printable watercolor Spanish Valentine’s Day vocabulary word cards for you and your child! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and I’m here to help you decorate your home or your classroom with themed vocabulary! Celebrate el día del amor y la amistad (love and friendship) with some Spanish fun! My own three kids […]
Spanish and bilingual books about the winter season for children Happy New Year! With the holidays behind us, we’re diving into the long, cold days of winter. One thing I’ve learned in the last several years living in Minnesota, is that winter has to be embraced, not survived. Winter has so much to offer if […]
Count down the days to Christmas by reading a book together each day! Here are 25+ Spanish and bilingual Christmas picture books to enjoy as a family this season. In this round-up, I’ve selected a range of our favorites – completely Spanish books and books that include both English and Spanish. Some are beautiful stories […]
Inside: Board Games to Play in English or Spanish Is game night one of your family’s traditions? My husband is the king of board games, and is up for playing a game whenever and wherever he gets a chance. We’ve got an entire closet devoted to our family’s (much too large) collection of board games. […]
