SB Finds : Crafts, Activities & Printables

Cuéntame un cuento. Tell me a story. If your niños are like mine, this is something you hear all the time! With the help of this storytelling necklace, children can take a turn telling a story to you. Pictures from a familiar story, beads and cord to string them on are all you need to do this activity. With the necklace, your child will be able to tell a story to herself and to family and friends. As they retellRead More ...

Want to turn a simple cookie into an amazing cookie just insert a stick into it! Seriously, a popsicle stick, a skewer, a lollipop stick…. kids love it! My boys couldn’t wait to get their hands on there July 4th edible wands!  Even our 18 month old bebé enjoyed playing with it and chowing it down. A couple of weeks ago, I shared how to make this trendy Confetti Bunting that you see above. It’s so simple and cute! These are greatRead More ...

¡Feliz como un lombriz! That is how we all want our children to feel todo el tiempo. Of course, no one is happy all the time, and it is important for children to learn to understand and express different emotions. This simple craft activity is a sign to hang on a door. A child uses it to show how she is feeling. I call it a midemociones (emotion measure) and it helps children identify and express emotions in Spanish. ThisRead More ...

Wow!  Not sure how summer has started in your barrio, but here in the Nation’s Capital, hace calor!  This means we have had lots of pool-time and fun with water. Until recently, I really thought there wasn’t a way to make playing in the pool more fun, but my daughter Sofía found a way!  When I wasn’t looking, a little hand went into my glass of water and hielo (ice) and voilá…a whole new fun dimension of playing in theRead More ...

Do you know what’s your kid’s favorite letter? It’s the first letter in their name! That is a letter that they usually recognize even before they fully know the alphabet. We can use this for an activity that will increase vocabulary and sharpen their reading skills even at an early age. All you need is a set of 3” by 5” index cards, a box to store them, a book and something to write with. If you are reading toRead More ...

If I could choose the one thing my husband and my father have the most in common it is definitely grilling. That is why when I was thinking of something the kids could create for dad and grandpa this super cute mini grill “Grilled Love”  keepsake tin was the perfect idea. Amor a la Parilla can’t get any cuter than this! To create this Father’s Day craft here is what you need: 1-Toilet paper rolls(2- cut in half. You willRead More ...

Not sure if you’ve noticed already or not, but the reason why I don’t write any of the craft or activity posts on SpanglishBaby is because I am not crafty. At all. It’s not even in my blood. I actually have a case of envy, tinged with respect and desire, every time I read blog posts with pictures from creative moms and their kids. I feel my daughter is missing out on that. But, since I’m not one to dwellRead More ...

Brave will finally hit theaters Friday June 22! Many of our little ones are super exited for this new movie. And as you can tell, so are we! With the many posts we’ve shared with you about the process that went into making this movie we’ve become very familiar with the fiery Merida and are thrilled that the debut is soon approaching. The best part is that we don’t only get to rant and rave about Brave, but we are alsoRead More ...