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Top Books in Spanish for Toddlers and Babies

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 18:06:10 +0000

~ Alexis Dallara-Marsh Colors, animals, and more- there are so many fun topics out there to teach to babies and toddlers. This is the ideal time to expose our children to a second language, as it comes so much more naturally to them than when older. Reading in Spanish is a natural and effective way...

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35+ Best Resources and Activities to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

christine — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:13:32 +0000

September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. It’s the perfect time to begin to inject some lessons on Hispanic culture and history into our class and homes! Whether you are looking for art, food, history, people, culture, traditions, or language: we’ve got you covered! Here are over 35 different...

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Christmas Carols in Spanish (Villancicos Navideños)

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:11:30 +0000

Have you ever heard traditional Christmas carols in Spanish? When I taught Spanish at the high school level, we would go caroling through the hallways, singing our favorite Christmas carols in Spanish (called “villancicos“). The kids loved it! Here is a collection of 14 different Christmas carols in Spanish. Because many of the familiar songs have...

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20+ Spanish Games and Apps for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:53:36 +0000

I believe kids should be exposed to world languages from a young age, and that exposure is possible no matter where you live. As the mom to 5 emerging bilingual kids, and as a Spanish teacher, I am always asked for my favorite Spanish apps and games from readers, friends, and students. Will playing Spanish apps...

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Home Remedies for Colds from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 18:01:29 +0000

We’ve been passing around a cold in our house for the past few weeks (inevitable with 5 kids and the beginning of school!) so I reached out to my friends, my readers, and bloggers at Multicultural Kid Blogs and asked for their home remedies for colds. The exotic variety of antidotes was so much fun...

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5 Famous Latinos: Role Models for Hispanic Heritage Month

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 02:02:16 +0000

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, “celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America (from HispanicHeritageMonth.gov). While it’s important to continue learning about cultures throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a chance to highlight...

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Andean Llama Facts, Books, and More

kidworldcitizen — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:57:49 +0000

What do you know about llamas? Where are they from? What animals are related to llamas? What role do they play in the Andes Mountains? Here are some fascinating llama facts, children’s books about llamas, a Peruvian celebration and more. This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! If you look at a...

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Pacay: A Tree, A Fruit, A Bean and A Musical Instrument

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:35:34 +0000

~Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou A few years ago, I discovered a unique percussion instrument that looked like a giant, mutant seedpod. After a bit of research, I found out that it was called a pacay shaker and came from a towering tree that grows in Central and South America. Asking around, I found out that it the...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Resources + Giveaway!

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 14:56:25 +0000

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, “celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America (from Hispanic Heritage Month. gov). While it’s important to continue learning about cultures throughout the year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a...

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Drinks from Around the World

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:41:15 +0000

I have joined together with a fabulous group of multicultural bloggers to bring you 19 drinks from around the world! Travel the globe from your kitchen as you try these new textures and flavors with your kids while you quench your thirst. Click on the titles for the recipes and map your drinks from around...

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Brazilian Pão de Queijo (Cheese Rolls!)

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:44:40 +0000

Looking to bake something new with your kids, that they are guaranteed to enjoy? You are going to LOVE this pão de queijo!!! Try this simple recipe for pão de queijo, a delicious Brazilian, gluten-free cheese bread with a unique, chewy texture that is made from tapioca flour. In fact, it is believed this starchy root...

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Using Bilingual Stories to Teach “un Poquito de Español”

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:40:41 +0000

When people hear that I’m a Spanish teacher, or that we speak Spanish at home with our kids, I am immediately asked for resources that I recommend to introduce their kids to Spanish. When searching for bilingual stories, you will find millions of books written– or translated into– Spanish. The huge majority of these books...

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