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 […]
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 […]
Is your beginning reader ready to practice Spanish vowel sounds? I’ve got a fun way they’ll want to try again and again – using colorful puzzles! It’s a magical time when a new reader begins to match letters to their sounds and decode words! You can see your child’s eyes light up when they start […]
Encouragement for parents raising bilingual kids to inspire consistency in their language use During my childhood, my grandparents lived in a large white farmhouse in the Iowa countryside. When my family and I would arrive and walk in the door, my grandma and grandpa would greet us with huge smiles and tight hugs. Then I’d […]
An honest review of Llamitas Level 3 Spanish Curriculum by Llamitas Spanish Summertime can often mean a break from Spanish learning for dual language students like my own three kids. This summer, however, we decided to keep up our academic Spanish learning by trying out the Llamitas Spanish Curriculum! For parents like me who are […]
Free printable daily routine and chore cards for kids in ENGLISH & SPANISH If you’re raising kids in a bilingual household, you know how important it is to have resources in both languages! There’s so much learning that goes on in our child’s day. And our simple, everyday moments can be the perfect opportunity for […]
Plus a free printable to empower your everyday Spanish learning What do eating breakfast, brushing our teeth, or getting dressed have in common? They’re perfect daily routines for practicing Spanish at home! These small moments in our day may seem insignificant when it comes to learning languages. Yet, there is power in what we do […]
It was the very first day for my newcomer student, César. He and his mom had just arrived in our small community in the Midwest from their home in Mexico. At the forefront of my mind was ensuring that I created a safe and welcoming space for César. I wanted to set my students up […]
Sandals, goggles, and swimsuit? Check! Authentic language learning, cultural immersion, and family fun? Double check! A vacación with the kids is the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories together. It can also be a time for the family to use and expand their minority language! We just returned from our first trip outside of the […]
