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It’s that time of the year again when routine must kick back into gear because school is back in session. I’ve been working with the kids on our own routine here at home. I learned early on how kids loved to know and to pick what activity would be next as well as letting others know what they were up to. This activity sign is the best thing yet especially if you have other kids in the neighborhood who mayRead More ...

If you are like me and constantly in search of bilingual items for your child then this one is sure to be a hit! The Bright Starts ™ Having a Ball™ Get Rollin’ Activity Table offers you and your little one the option of learning in English or Spanish. We always keep it in Spanish mode, except during play dates when we sometimes use the English version, but only at the parents or English-speaking child’s request.There are plenty of features to learn fromRead More ...

Last week, my daughter Sofía and I attended a free event, Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andrés, sponsored by our local library.  As a public speaker, educator and presenter, I’m a tough crowd to please and I have to say that this show was fenominál! The show, Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andrés, used music, song, and dance to engage the audience in a language and culture fiesta.  We learned words in Español that had to do with colores, animales, and bodyRead More ...

We all need a little help during this back to school season. As we try to get our kids ready and excited about leaving their lazy summer days behind for the hustle and bustle of school a lot of us also worry about how our kids will stay connected to their culture and continue to thrive bilingually. This year Nestlé has taken note and is stepping in. Recognizing the importance of staying connected with our culture and language, Nestlé hasRead More ...

  You might already know Doc McStuffins as the show your niños are crazy about. It’s no wonder Doc McStuffins is the number one series for kids between the ages of two and five. Now Doc McStuffins will finally be available on DVD and digital copy! Doc McStuffins: Friendship Is The Best Medicine will include five episodes which feature two stories each. The DVD includes Spanish and French audio and subtitles as well. In case you aren’t familiar with the series, DocRead More ...

This game is a good activity for a group of 2 or more kids between 6 and 9 years old. It will help them write in a logical way, increase their vocabulary and have a better pronunciation. The idea was taken from a game called “Cadáveres exquisitos” played by surrealist poets at the beginning of 20th Century. You will need: ONLY ONE sheet of paper Different colored pencils- one for each kid A list of words that all rhyme withRead More ...

One of the downsides to having moved to the United States as a teenager is that there are a lot of cultural references I have no connection to. The majority of these have to do with children’s music, literature and television programs that my generation grew up with here. That’s why I have no connection to something like Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, for example. While I’ve heard people rave about the program and I’m sure it was truly amazing, I’d beRead More ...

Paranorman arrives to theaters today! We’ve been excited to see this new film and we’ve already shared with you the process that went into making this visually stunning film. After watching it we were stuck by the strong message behind this film. As you might have already discovered from watching the trailer, Paranorman is the story of a boy who doesn’t fit in because of his strange gift. He can see and talk to the dead. Because of that he isRead More ...