SB Finds : Crafts, Activities & Printables

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Picasso I love helping my kids think outside of the box particular one of my kids who has a really hard time doing that.  Encourage creative play by giving them flowers and other natural elements to serve as their paintbrush. “Me gusta pintar. Me gusta pintar, mami,”  my little man says this with a big smile on his face.  I respond, “Yes,Read More ...

In our family, card games and language go together. Whether we are playing escala cuarenta in Peru or cribbage in Wisconsin, there is constant banter and conversation. When my kids were little, simple card games often led to delightful interactions. Now that they are older, I appreciate the language and social skills they learned from the games. Children of any age can play Batalla de Velocidades and Batalla de Tamaños. They are based on the traditional game La guerra (War)Read More ...

Summer fun is here! Even if it’s still cool in your part of the world your little ones can still enjoy this ice boat water play activity without having to place their little hand inside. If it’s hot, then go all out and take out the kiddie pool and let the kids play with their mini ice boats. If you are like me and you try to squeeze an educational twist to activities you can also have your little onesRead More ...

  Meal times are a great opportunity to introduce kids to new Spanish vocabulary. Monarca Language provided us with these cute printables for you to enjoy with your niños featuring a food that many people around the world are familiar with and love: tacos! This set of printables includes three activity sheets. For a printable version of the activity sheets featured above click here. For more Spanish educational materials for niños visit Monarca Language and like them on Facebook. ...

Cinco de Mayo is almost here! For those of us who will be celebrating this day, whether it just be with the family or with friends and neighbors  we want to share a super cute Cinco de Mayo party kit. What’s awesome about this party kit is that it’s printable! No need to run around town collecting decorations or rush ordering things. This festive party kit is great for niños and grown-ups alike. The party kit includes invites, cupcake wrappers and toppers,Read More ...

Earth Day is fast approaching on Monday, April 22nd and to help your little ones to be mindful of the environment, Monarca Language has provided us with these cute Earth Day mini posters to teach positive habits that help protect our planet. Each poster includes Earth Day vocabulary in Spanish to inspire our niños! For a printable version of these mini posters click here.  For more Spanish educational materials for niños vista Monarca Language and like them on Facebook. ...

Here’s a great craft for spring or summer for your little one to make: Toilet Paper Roll Spring Prints. Okay I have a confession to make: I have a shelf full of empty toilet paper rolls. I have a hard time tossing them since there are so many crafts you can make with them. Here’s a great craft that is easy to make with the kiddos. If you’re looking for more Spring crafts, recipes, etc check out Celebrate Spring Issue.Read More ...

It’s officially Easter weekend! The kids and I have been busy preparing for our holiday. Recently my son asked me why not all bunnies had tails. Confused, I thought what he may have seen and where? I asked him why he asked. He didn’t have a straight answer — he’s only 4 years old. I decided to create a fun game just in time for Easter but great all year! I explained to both my kids that we needed to help theRead More ...