Even though I am immersed in English dominant environments most of the day when it comes to expressing feelings, especially love, Spanish comes naturally. Amor, cariño, amistad, pasión … all of these words have a stronger sentimental value for me than the same words in English and when I talk to my children to express … Read more
Healthy Foods from A to Z / Comida Sana de la A a la Z is a truly unique bilingual book. It’s originality along with the quality of the pictures and the wealth of educational opportunities in this book really set it apart. Before receiving Healthy Foods from A to Z / Comida Sana de … Read more
I don’t know about your kids but mine are both visual learners. If the materials we use are fun and colorful they are more motivated and eager to learn and let’s not even mention the increase in attention span. I’m always on the look out for bilingual products that make learning feel like a game. … Read more
I have to admit that keeping Spanish alive is harder than I thought. Even though both my husband and I speak mostly Spanish at home (I’ll admit it’s not a 100% of the time) the truth is that the amount of time my kids spend immersed in a Spanish only environment is a lot less … Read more
It’s a common misconception that for children with cognitive or developmental disabilities learning two or more languages can further negatively affect their language development. This belief is even shared by many physicians, therapists and special education teachers who regularly advice parents of children with disabilities to speak to them only in English. This advice goes … Read more
I grew up in Guatemala, a country where very few people have the opportunity to attend college. I was truly lucky and privileged to have had the opportunity to pursue a higher education and understanding how fortunate I was made me appreciate and treasure that opportunity even more. When it was time to choose a … Read more
El 12 de octubre también conocido como el Día Internacional de la Raza es una fecha importante para todos los hispanos. Aquí encontraras ideas para enseñarles a los niños sobre el Día de la Raza a través de actividades y manualidades. ¿Que se celebra el 12 de octubre? El Día Internacional de la Raza celebrado … Read more
Hi, my name is Denna. If you saw me walking by in the mall, you would see a thirty-something, white and freckly woman (obviously a mom), with her hair pulled back and in need of more makeup. What you might not immediately guess about me is that I listen to Luis Miguel mariachi music on a regular … Read more
Octubre es el mes del niño bilingüe . ¿Sabias que según estudios más del 60% de los personas en el mundo son bilingües pero solamente el entre el 6% y el 18% de las personas en Estados Unidos son bilingües? Hablar mas de un idioma no solamente incrementa y mejora las oportunidades de trabajo para … Read more
When Paula asked me to guest blog I was honored, of course I was honored, but I was also a bit apprehensive. How do you explain one’s culture? Being Cubana is a part of me, like the beauty mark on my face and the extra roll around my hips. I don’t really think about it, … Read more
