The checklist to make children’s music is short: catchy, easy to follow, and danceable. Rarely does matching the checklist constitute to a good album, but in Nathalia’s debut album “from here to there” not only did she incorporate fun, catchy, and danceable songs but also educational, inspiring, and multicultural rich pieces that celebrates a bilingual identity. Nathalia has a background in child development and musical therapy, which shines through in songs like “Kindergarten Here I Come,” and educational songs likeRead More ...
While watching “The Croods” we wondered what inspired the filmakers to create such an original tale: a caveman family surviving a rapidly changing pre-historic world. The movie follows the Croods when they are forced out of their cave due to an earthquake that destroys their home. Through a very funny and entertaining “road trip” the Croods discover the world that lies beyond their cave. However, not everything is peachy. The family is being pulled in different directions. Grug (voiced byRead More ...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day in Spanish with this super cute coloring sheet! Bebe Bilingual provided this activity sheet which you can print out and enjoy with your niños. Be sure to check out her Etsy store for more cute bilingual goodies. For a printable version of the activity sheet pictured above click here. ...
Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” opened last weekend to a solid #1 spot in the worldwide box office. If you’re one of those that’s flocking to the theaters to see it — as you should! — you’ve probably already been charmed by the character of China Girl. China Girl is voiced by 13-year-old Joey King — well known for giving life to the spunky Beezus in the “Ramona and Beezus” movie starring Selena Gomez. This seemingly delicate character is fullRead More ...
Recently, we got a chance to speak to Maria Canals-Barrera, known for playing mother to teenage wizards on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” This year, Canals-Barrera will reprise her role as Theresa Russo for an upcoming special, “The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex” that will air March 15. Canals expressed love for her role, the cast and the show saying that going back was fun and easy. “The affection that we have for each other and the gratitude that weRead More ...
Many of our niños might already be fans of Disney’s new movie Oz The Great And Powerful. Ana shared her thoughts on the film here and told us about the women that make OZ the great and powerful. To celebrate the release of this movie that was #1 worldwide on its opening weekend, we are sharing a set of four activity sheets for you to enjoy with your kids. The activity sheets include a spot the difference game, a maze,Read More ...
Most PBS products are strictly for kids, but now PBS has created a useful tool for parents. With the PBS Parents Play & Learn and PBS Parents Play & Learn HD apps, parents can get free access to bilingual learning activities and games for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Instead of just handing the phone or iPad to your kids, you can sit and do the games with them or use the app as a playtime reference whether you’re at theRead More ...
My girl is a ballerina at heart. What she lacks in precise talent at age 5, she makes up for in passion, persistence and love for the art form. She’s also an unabashed fan of the color pink in all its shades. Do I even really have to tell you how much she adored watching Barbie in the Pink Shoes DVD and twirling around with her new ballerina Barbie? Barbie’s 25th title in twelve years brings ballet back to theRead More ...
