Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with Spanish learners. It is a day to focus on…
If ever there has been a moment for practicing mindfulness, this is it. These are stressful days for everyone, including…
As a teacher, parent, and now grandparent, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and learning about effective ways to…
An important aspect of learning to be kind is understanding the power of language to help and hurt others. Spanish…
Mariana Llanos is a Peruvian-born writer and mother of three. She has published six children’s books available in English and…
Popular refrains and proverbs are a part of daily life in Spanish-speaking homes. Spanish sayings put everyday events into a…
The 4th of July is an opportunity to talk to children about the history of the United States. The celebration…
A big part of teaching kindness to children is teaching them the power of language to help and hurt others…
Languages shape our perceptions. Usually I understand that concept in terms of subtleties of meaning or interaction. Recently though, inspired…
We all know that children absorb a lot of what we do and say. It is a boon when it…
Journey to the Gratitude Garden or Viaje al jardín de la gratitud is without a doubt one of the best…
As a part of a Multicultural Kid Blogs group, I have the opportunity to learn more about many different world…
It is hard to find good resources for teaching kids about Black history in the United States in Spanish. With…
I recently had the opportunity to write about two wonderful bilingual picture books. Marisol McDonald no combina and Marisol McDonald…
Marisol McDonald is the protagonist of two wonderful bilingual picture books – Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/ Marisol McDonald no combina…
Monarca Language is sharing a Spanish Thanksgiving minibook with Spanish Playground readers. The minibook Doy gracias is an excellent way…
This month, many of us are talking about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with our children…
Attention getters are chants, rhymes or songs to get kids listening or quiet down a group. They are a huge…
Class rules in Spanish can help establish a positive, cooperative atmosphere and are also an opportunity for language learning. This…
These two songs by Miss Rosi are perfect to celebrate Father’s Day in Spanish. Miss Rosi is a well-known Peruvian…
This printable activity consists of a short Spanish reading, photos and questions. The topic is el Día del Peatón, an…
This activity is based on a photo of recycling containers in Concepción, Paraguay. It teaches important vocabulary and also helps…
Andaluna and Samir are characters in animated Spanish videos for kids produced by the government of Andalucía to teach children…
I am in Peru enjoying time with family and in just a few days we will be ringing in the…
The American Academy of Pediatrics published these New Year Resolutions in Spanish and English in 2010. In addition to being…
Talk about this photograph of a Day of the Dead altar to help your child learn Spanish. The questions that…
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the globe on March 8th. If you are talking about this day of recognition…
This one-minute Spanish video about pets is good listening and language practice for children. Watch together and do some of…
This set of 14 pages to color teaches values like generosity, cooperation and friendship to children who are native speakers…