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Winter Activities in the Summer: Beat the Heat with Cool Fun!

Who says winter fun is limited to the colder months? Beat the summer heat with winter-inspired activities that can be enjoyed right in the comfort of your home.

The Marvelous Magic of La Amistad

Celebrate friendship on July 30th (or any day!) in all its shapes, sizes, & beautiful permutations. Here's a few ways we've marked the day, along with some recommended reading for you and your little one!

2023-06-28

5 bilingual books for your summer reading adventures

Need some fresh reading inspiration for your lil' Spanish learner? Here's a few of our absolute favorite bilingual titles to read this summer.

2023-05-19

Why Bees Matter

The future of our planet and our palates depends on bees. They are the ultimate party starters, making sure our crops thrive and our ecosystems flourish. Let's embrace our inner bee lovers and work together to create a world where bees can thrive, pollinating our planet and filling it with life's sweetest moments.

2023-05-09

Get More From Your Spanish Read-Aloud: A Guided Tutorial for Parents

Today we deep-dive into Buscar by Olga de Dios. This colorful and captivating book is perfect for teaching basic conversational Spanish phrases, descriptive vocabulary, counting principles, & literary techniques to young children.

2023-04-15

Understanding Spanish Dialects: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Bilingual Kids

The beauty of Spanish is that no matter where you’re from, be it Spain, the mother country of the Spanish language, Argentina, the land of the asado and tango, or la isla of Cuba, home of the Cuban cafecito and Celia Cruz, we can all communicate with each other. Let's take a look at just how that is.

2023-04-10

Earth Day, Bilingualism, & a Sol Book Box Giveaway!

Today we're talking about why Earth Day is uniquely important for bilingual kids, and sharing an awesome giveaway for our little environmentalist readers!

2023-03-27

Libros We Love: Te Queremos, Profe

Skunk, Squirrel, Fox, Bear Cub, Duck, Frog and Rabbit ALL love school, and a big reason for that is their amazing teacher, Gazelle. But when one day they get to school and Gazelle isn't there, the friends decide to investigate.

2023-03-19

Reading in Spanish Is Easier Than You Might Think

Studies have shown that strong phonological awareness skills are the biggest predictor for success in reading. This is great news for bilingual families! Let's look at why that is.

2023-03-07

The Importance of Representation

Let's talk about strong Latina women & why all kids should read about them (regardless of gender!).

2023-03-06

Libros We Love: Mi Abuelo el Luchador

Gorgeously illustrated and so much fun, Mi abuelo el luchador is just a total delight on so many levels. Previously out of print and still hard to find in U.S. stores, we couldn't wait to get this one to our subscribers. Enjoy!

2023-02-22

Libros We Love: Lucero

With measured, poetic text, Lucero shows a link between the fragility of desert life, and the vulnerability of people stuck on one side of the border.

2023-02-15

Books, Bilingualism, and Conflict Resolution

A diverse reading habit helps create a multicultural worldview that influences your child throughout their lives. In addition to relating more to others, Spanish & bilingual children’s books also help kids better understand themselves.

2023-02-08

How to Make Language Learning a More Joyful Experience

The best way to learn a language, hands-down, is to have fun doing it! If you want to raise a Spanish speaker in a bilingual or second-language household, then you’ll want to find activities that make it exciting for your child. These tips are designed to help you make Spanish a memorable experience.

2023-02-06

Libros We Love: ¿Por qué no floreces?

This delightful story of a bear and his garden is a chance to reflect on the subjectivity of reality: our interpretation of the world can be very different from someone else’s!

2023-02-04

Taking Spanish Beyond the Classroom

Spanish is for everyone, everywhere. This beautiful language may be America's most studied foreign dialect, but it is far from being just another school subject. By taking Spanish out of the classroom and into your home, you can help your child develop a love for learning that’s rooted in fun.

2023-01-31

Libros We Love: No tengas miedo, Cangrejita

A delightful story for the littlest readers about conquering one's fears. From Internationally-recognized author Chris Haughton.

2023-01-29

Less stress, more books! Reading tips for your anxious child

Although they might seem happy-go-lucky most of the time, small kids experience stress and anxiety just like us adults. Books are a fantastic way to not only provide some relief, but also introduce kids to new ideas and skills that could help them in the future. In this post we discuss some of our favorite tips for nurturing your child’s mental health through literature.

2023-01-28

Libros We Love: Esto no es Una Selva

Author Susanna Isern is known for creating books that use humorous situations to help parents and kids talk about things that can sometimes be challenging (like keeping your room clean!). We love Esto no es Una Selva, with its expressive characters and cheerful animal illustrations courtesy of Rocio Bonilla. We hope you do, too!

2023-01-24

Supporting Your Language Immersion Student at Home

Immersion programs are a fantastic way to help children become fluent quickly. We’ve come up with some of our favorite tips for supporting a language immersion student at home—even if you don’t speak the language yourself! And while we focus on helping kids learning Spanish at home, these suggestions apply to children learning any language beyond their first.