As a mother of three children and a bilingual teacher, I know how amazing this time of the year is for familias. Easter for many means spending time together in reflection and eating special meals. It can also inspire shared activities between children and parents. In my home, the Easter bunny brings us baskets full […]

As parents and caregivers of young children, we often focus so much on academics, on whether we are doing enough as role models, as parents and now for many, as homeschooling support. Fostering 21st-century character strengths such as grit and a growth mindset can be pivotal in the continued motivation for children and emerging bilinguals […]

Did you, like many other parents, suddenly find yourself at home with the kids for the next few weeks and don’t know what you’ll do to keep them learning (and entertained) while preschools remain closed? Take a deep breath and get ready to do a little bit of planning. With a bit of preparation you and your kids will get through this - learning and having fun, one day at a time.

It is never too early to start reading to your kids in your native language. By hearing language sounds and pronunciations over and over again, children’s brains, already in the process of rapidly forming, absorb so much more than imaginable. Read to your children every day, let them touch the books, use your finger to show them each word and its meaning, and make these moments a special time full of love and learning. 

It is no surprise that the future is bilingual. And today’s parents have so much pressure on how to set up their children to excel in their adult lives. Relentlessly at the top of that how-to list is the goal many mamas and papas have which is to ensure their baby becomes bilingual, even if they aren’t. With benefits like increased cognitive development, opportunities to compete in the global job market, and enhanced social-emotional understanding, how do we accomplish this at such a young age? 

Canticos books are too much fun to reach just once! Read them with your little boy or girl again and again and find something new to learn each time.

Kids love to read and re-read books. Why not take that opportunity to build-in other activities to make the most out of reading it each time? v

Here are some tips to help you maximize the learning and fun with the second title in the Canticos book series: Little Elephants/Elefantitos - Based on a traditional Spanish counting song, this book features the popular song “Un Elefante Se Balanceaba...”.

Here are some tips to help you make the most of the first title in the Canticos bilingual book series:  Little Chickies/Los Pollitos - the quintessential classic Spanish nursery rhyme that tells the story of three little chicks and their mother hen. The story serves as a metaphor for the demanding nature of babies and the unconditional love and care given to them by their parents.

Fiesta time means piñata time! Whether it’s your little ones birthday, end-of-school year celebration, or posadas during the holidays, piñatas are now synonymous with celebration.

While it is clear to see that playing hide-and-seek has some valuable physical benefits for children, other benefits of playing this popular childhood game may not be in plain sight. This classic game has extraordinary benefits for the brain. Here are just a few ways playing this game with your child can help.