Ecuador Activities for Kids

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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Lonesome George: the Giant Tortoise from the Galapagos Islands

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:53:37 +0000

Allow me to present you to Lonesome George, who was the last (male) Pinta Island tortoise living in the Galápagos Islands (1910- June 24, 2012). This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! When I studied abroad in Ecuador, I had the amazing opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago of volcanic islands that straddle...

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World Cup for Kids: Ecuador Profile

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 03:59:34 +0000

For the Multicultural Kid Blogger’s World Cup series, I am presenting Ecuador!!! Here’s an introduction to their soccer team, followed by an Ecuador profile, and some activities to share with your kids: Ecuador Profile and Info: Capital: Quito Provinces: 24 provinces Language: Spanish, Quichua, Shuar, and other indigenous languages Independence Day: May 24, 1822 (from Spain) Popular Holidays: New Years (Jan 1), Día de Reyes (Jan...

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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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Day of the Dead Pictures: Día de los Muertos Slideshow

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:05 +0000

This weekend we visited MECA in Houston (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) for their annual Day of the Dead/ Día de los Muertos exhibit and celebration. The colorful displays, lively music and dancing, and smells of carnitas and fresh tortillas transported us to Mexico. Here is a slideshow of Day of the Dead...

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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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Rainforest Resources

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:56 +0000

Last year, my kids and I studied a different biome each month. When looking at biomes, the world is generally divided into 5 major types: aquatic, deserts, forests, grasslands, and tundra. The plants and animals in each biome have adapted to their environment with special features that help them survive. Under the forests category, it...

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Multicultural Art Projects: Ecuadorian “Migajón” Clay

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:31:56 +0000

Looking for an easy multicultural art projects that don’t require a lot of supplies? Migajón (pronounced “mee-gah-hone) clay has 2 simple ingredients that you probably have at home right now: bread crumbs (migas) and regular glue. Contemporary crafters in Ecuador use it to make miniature figures such as flowers, decorations for weddings, quinceañera parties, or...

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