In one adjective Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band’s new album, Fantastico!, is intelligent. The indie vibe blended with catchy and witty lyrics is exactly the type of music that will get kids singing, dancing and thinking. Completely in Spanish, Fantastico! has classic rondas that our grandparents played to, like “La Vibora” and “La Rata Vieja,” modernized, along with danceable, lyrically rich, and musically tasteful new songs. There is a sense of comfort in listening to a new song,Read More ...
I love carrying my baby close to me. I carried Matías everywhere in London and now with Lucía I do the same. I like the feeling of having them close to me and I notice they are instantly soothed and just melt into my chest as they fall asleep. Other times, Lucía wants to be held and I simply can’t at the moment so in the carrier she goes! I have vacuumed, washed dishes, done laundry and even sat downRead More ...
Constantly on the lookout for new Spanish/bilingual apps, I am always happy to find something that is versatile. Los navegantes, created by second language teachers for Telefonica Learning Services is just that: a fun iPad app that can be used for young Spanish learners who have never been exposed to the language, but also for those who are conversationally fluent but are still learning to read in Spanish. The app contains a variety of games, including word searches and coloring,Read More ...
This year, as a Windows Champion Ambassador on behalf of SpanglishBaby, I will be exploring all this new platform has to offer you, with a focus on information, tips, and apps for bilingual families. For this second post I promised to show you some Windows 8 apps which aren’t intended for bilingual learning, but which can be used that way nonetheless. Here’s a video that will take you through our 4 favorite apps, and then details along with links toRead 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. ...
Do you have a blossoming ballerina at home? Then this “People in your Neighborhood” segment from Sesame Street is just for them! The Lincoln Center and New York City Ballet team up with Sesame’s Murray Monster and Ovejita for this adorable — and bilingual!– video. Murray and Ovejita travel to Lincoln Center to join four dancers in the studio to learn about ballerinas. Dancers Kristen Segin, Alina Dronova, Callie Bachman, and Sara Adams explain how they use their bodies toRead More ...
Baby Trend seems to have designed a car seat that is perfect for all parents, but in my opinion, they definitely had the first-time parent in mind. With my first-born we got a car seat that wasn’t as user-friendly as the New Inertia Car Seat. Not only were we able to easily secure this new seat in our car but it offers an ergonomic design tailored to fit baby comfortably. In fact, the multi-grip carry handle and overall lightweightRead More ...
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 ...
