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Popsicle Sticks Calaveras are an easy activity to do with kids all ages. Calaveras are not used to scare or cause harm in fact Calaveras are a symbol of the dead coming to interact in a nice way with the living. Let’s get started in making your own Popsicle stick Calavera! Here’s what you’ll need: –Adhesive-Glue, Tap or Glue Dots –Paint -White –Tissue paper –Accessories- Gems for decor and Wiggly Eyes –Skeleton Head-You will need this template and some paperRead More ...

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is almost here, so it’s time to get ready for this festive tradition. For us the fun doesn’t end with Halloween, we have two more days of a Spanish enriching celebration to enjoy. If you´re looking to plan a party your kids will remember for years to come , Happythought’s new “Celebrate Day Of The Dead” e-book is full of fun Dia De Los Muertos fiesta planning materials. There are over 90 pagesRead More ...

In celebration of Dia De Los Muertos {Day of the Dead} many build Altares {Altars} in honor of their loved ones who have passed. I wanted my children to be involved and decided to do our own mini altar in a shoebox. An altar is a space used to place all the wonderful things that remind you of those who have passed. It consists of pictures, candles, flowers, treats, and of course yummy foods. They are considered offerings to the dead who comeRead More ...

¿Qué Color Es? What You’ll Need: Hula hoops and bean bags in the main primary colors. Set Up: Lay the hula hoops out on the floor and have the children stand around them in any order. The teacher holds on to the same colored bean bags. How to Play: Toss a bean bag to a child and say “¿que color es?” The child should then throw the bean bag into the matching hula hoop and yell out the color inRead More ...

Cars 2 is coming out on DVD November 1st, and to celebrate we want to share these fun Cars 2 activity sheets with you. Your kids can have their own adventures with the Road Games activities, or color the characters of the movie. Below is a little preview of the activities, and if you click on the image you’ll get the printable versions. Road Games Check out these fun Road Game activities that are great when you are on the road withRead More ...

Maybe you got a chance to see Disneynature African Cats when it came out in theaters on April, but if you didn’t now would be your chance to purchase this inspiring film and help protect the animals of the savanna at the same time. African Cats takes us into the lives of the kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, a lion cub who struggles to grow up and follow her courageous mother’s footsteps; Sita, a fearless cheetah who is theRead More ...

Objective: On a sunny day take some chalk outside and let your children trace each others and your shadow. When the outline is complete fill the shadow in with facial features and clothing. This is an excellent opportunity to talk about body parts and clothing description. If the child is old enough, encourage them to label the body parts in Spanish with their chalk. Shadow Tracing – La Sombra Practice suggestions: La sombra- shadow El cuerpo- body la cara- faceRead More ...

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Music Activities The Hispanic culture is rich with vibrant music and instruments.  Introduce children to a variety of fun, cultural music with interactive bilingual learning. Mariachi Music Mariachi music is a folkloric traditional music from Mexico originating in the state of Jalisco.  This music can be heard at all types of celebrations, weddings, dances, birthdays and festivals. Bring the music to life by visiting a local Mexican restaurant that has live mariachi music. Read The BestRead More ...