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 […]
Twin Cities Spanish Immersion Summer Camps
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 […]
Spanish Travel Bingo for Kids
A free Spanish bingo printable for your next road trip! If you’re heading out on a family trip soon, I’ve got the perfect language learning activity for you. Let’s add some interactive Spanish vocabulary practice to your next viaje! What better way to use extended time in the car than to build kids’ Spanish with […]
Bilingual Daily Routine & Chore Cards
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 […]
Valentine’s Day Heart Affirmations: Spanish & English
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Affirmations for You and Your Child! Valentine’s Day is almost here! This is one of my favorite times of year because of the focus on showing love and kindness to those around us. And I truly believe that promoting these attributes starts at home! One powerful way to show our kids […]
Curio Book Club for Kids: Love for Language & Culture
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 […]
Daily Routine Conversations in Spanish
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 […]
Sol Book Box: Nurture a Love of Reading en Español
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 […]
5 Key Steps to Welcome Newcomer Students
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 […]
15 Spanish Books to Welcome Newcomer Students
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 […]