Today I’m sharing interactive ideas for incorporating language learning around the theme of food and cooking with kids. Whether you’re teaching your child a second language, learning a new language together at home, or want to foster your child’s first language development, there’s so much vocabulary and language learning that can be done through the […]
Food, Cooking, & Culture: English Children’s Books
My three kids love helping in the kitchen! And it means so much to me to make memories cooking together – especially when we can use that special time to learn about people from cultures around the world. In our home, we make favorite recipes that have been passed down for generations in our families […]
Food, Cooking, & Culture: Spanish Children’s Books
Do your kids love helping in the kitchen? Explore the world with your little ones through delicious food books! These 20+ favorite Spanish children’s books will introduce your kids or students to food and cooking themes from many cultures. Reading books is an excellent way to learn about other cultures. And if your kids are […]
Spanish Valentine’s Day Videos for Kids
With so many students engaging in virtual learning this school year, I’ve selected some fun Spanish Valentine’s Day videos to share. Use these 10 videos at home or in the classroom to enjoy learning about Valentine’s Day, love, friendship, and Spanish vocabulary! These short videos have been selected for preschool through elementary-aged children learning Spanish. […]
50 Positive Affirmations to Tell Your Child – in Spanish & English
With a free printable in both languages “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.” Parenting specialist Peggy O’Mara once wrote these impactful words and her quote resonates with me as a teacher and as a parent. Our words have so much power to influence how our children feel about themselves and […]
25+ Spanish & Bilingual Christmas Books for Kids
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 […]
Spanish Christmas Music for Kids
Spanish Christmas songs for kids to enjoy all season – including a Spotify playlist.
The Essential Gift Guide for Bilingual Kids
The holiday season has arrived! Have you been searching for a fun and educational gift for your bilingual or multilingual child? I have some wonderful ideas for you that will get your child building, exploring, and imagining – in any language. In our home, we try to keep things simple with a four gift rule […]
Spanish Early Readers for Kids
Is your little one starting to read in Spanish? When your child starts decoding words independently, it’s such a magical time! From learning letter sounds to reading syllables, to blending those syllables into simple words, your child is on the way to reading on his/her own. To encourage beginning readers, I’d love to point you […]
Spanish Thanksgiving Books for Kids
12 Titles to Enjoy with Your Kids or Students Today I’m sharing my favorite Spanish and bilingual books for kids at Thanksgiving! These beautiful books will help you teach your little ones about Thanksgiving. What’s more, they’ll help you discuss the importance of being thankful in our daily lives. This year more than ever, it’s […]