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With the summer quickly approaching, I know that I, for one, am trying to collect quality DVDs for my son to watch so that I don’t feel quite so bad about plopping him in front of Netflix whenever the afternoon thunderstorms hit. The best kind of show/movie is one that is secretly educational! While I love being able to turn on my son’s favorite animated films in Spanish, he needs something fresh and interesting. Early Lingo’s Spanish DVD Set  providesRead More ...

Finding one great educational Spanish app is exciting enough, but discovering FOUR that go together? ¡Fantástico! TribalNova’s educational program Aprendes Con has recently launched with four diverse apps for preschoolers: Aprendes Con Boing: Planeta Boing Aprendes Con Boing: ¡Aventuras en la sábana! Aprendes Con Poko: ¡Contar y sumar! Aprendes Con Bo: ¡La alimentación! By the developers of PBS Kids Play!, these apps challenge kids with math skills (counting and basic adding), science (particularly nutrition), language, and following directions. Kids alsoRead More ...

This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Angel Soft. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Last week I shared with you that even in the toughest moments, we strive to find the ideal balance between softness and strength when raising bilingual kids. Even if we know that something like the typical “bilingual rebellion” stage is something to expect, we still need to find reassurance in bits of wisdom from loved ones or that we not-so-coincidentally happen upon.Read More ...

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 ...

Putumayo Kids Latin Dreamland is a musical journey through Latin America–from Mexico’s “Cucurrucucú Paloma” to Brazil’s “Noite de Lembrar.” Latin Dreamland enables parents to infuse culturally tasteful music to children during nap time or right before bedtime. The disc is comprised of ten lullabies interpreted by a collage of Latin American artists. It’s hard to choose a favorite from the rich arrangement of songs. Luis Salinas bolero, “Un Vals,” is the perfect Argentinian embodiment of childhood dreamland. Maruca’s, “Canción de Cuna” andRead More ...

Papel picado is a beautiful Mexican tradition that is a staple in many Mexican celebrations. It’s no secret that we love to celebrate cultural holidays here with our niños; each holiday gives us the opportunity to teach them something new about a country and culture. Often times we end up learning a lot ourselves! The upcoming celebration for Cinco de Mayo is a holiday which gives us many opportunities to learn about Mexico’s rich history and culture. It’s also aRead More ...

Pitbull is definitely Mr. Worldwide now. He’s jumping into the fantastical world of animated movies with his role of Bufo on 20th Century Fox’s upcoming animated adventure, EPIC, starring Beyonce Knowles, Steven Tyler, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell and Jason Sudeikis. EPIC is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good who keep the naturalRead More ...

Since I’m in the midst of teaching my preschooler to read Spanish, I was happy to come across a new app from AbiTalk called Spanish Sentence Builder. It goes beyond basic vocabulary and helps young learners piece together grammatically correct sentences in Spanish. This app bridges the gap between more toddler-centered apps and those that are for more advanced or older children. Spanish Sentence Builder offers two levels, plus the option to self-create lessons. Kids have to drag the mixed-upRead More ...