An honest review of Llamitas Primaria Baja Curriculum by Mama Llama Linguist 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 […]
The school year is about to start for my kids! It’s a new beginning for my three kids – my oldest starts fifth grade, my middle child is in third, and my baby gets started with kindergarten. The teacher in me loves this back-to-school season: the new school supplies, the excitement, the amazing back-to-school books. […]
Is your child ready to try something new during reading time? Something silly and engaging to make Spanish literacy more fun and interactive? Try a Spanish joke book for kids! Why choose jokes and riddles to enjoy with your child? According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter can improve our immune systems, relieve pain, boost our […]
Inside: Spanish World Books for Children Heading out on a family vacation soon? Or exploring the world through books? These top picks will inspire your child’s wanderlust! Books are one of the most incredible ways we can open our kids’ eyes to the world! Through children’s books, we can take an adventure to a faraway […]
Updated for 2023: Language camps near St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota Looking to enroll your child in a Spanish language immersion camp this summer? If you live in the Twin Cities, I’ve got you covered! Take a look to find a variety of language learning options for your child – from summer child care to […]
Surprise! A package has just been delivered to your doorstep. What’s inside will spark your little one’s love for the Spanish language. What’s more, it can get them excited about reading, and inspire a love for learning about other cultures. It’s a Curio book box! Have you discovered this new book subscription box for kids […]
An honest review of the monthly Spanish book subscription box I still remember my favorite baby shower gift when we were expecting our first. I was teaching in a Spanish immersion program in Arizona, far from family and friends back in the Midwest. My thoughtful teacher friends threw me a baby shower, and I got […]
Welcoming Immigrant and Refugee Newcomer Students Using Children’s Books “Every kid in Lola’s school was from somewhere else. Hers was the school of faraway places. Mai was from a city so big that it was like its own country. India and Camila were from a stony village at the tippy top of the world. Matteo […]
An interview with founder Daniela Pérez for a behind-the-scenes look at her Spanish Explora bookazines for kids ages 7-12 Is your bilingual child always ready for a new adventure? Look no further than Explora bookazines! When we discovered Explora Mag (a book quality magazine for children ages 7-12), we fell in love. We have every […]
Over twenty Spanish chapter book series to keep your child reading! Some days, getting my kids to sit down and enjoy our daily reading time is like pulling teeth. Yet sometimes, they’ve found just the right book that transports them to another world. It’s like magic, and I can’t pull them away from their reading. […]
