A fun way to learn vocabulary
One of the best ways to learn language is through songs. Think about it. What were some of the first songs you learned as a child? I bet you still remember the lyrics. Children love to sing the same song…
Spanish made easy – one phrase
Is the thought of learning a second language overwhelming to you? The reason language learning seems like a monstrous task is because we focus on the end result... mastering grammar, sentence structures, idioms, vocabulary, accent, etc. And we forget how…
Personal Development as a parenting tool
We all want our children to be happy and fulfilled. With so many different parenting styles, education philosophies and opinions of friends and family members, this goal can seem overwhelming. However, there's a simple way to achieve this... and it…
Los pollitos
Buenas Noches, I find it fascinating how in different languages, animals "make" different sounds... Today, I will share one of my favorite childhood songs. It's about a baby chick who says pio pio pio ;) Click here to sing with me!…
How to stop a tantrum before it starts
Buenas Noches, If you were eager to read this post after reading the subject line, you're probably too busy to read a long post... So let's get to the "carne y papas" Here's one tool to stop tantrums before they start Feliz Viernes!…
How to create audio books
Buenas Noches, Do you ever wish you could listen to your grandma's voice one more time? What if she could read your favorite bedtime story... forever? I'm so excited to share today's video with you. In this video, I will…
The project approach in action
Buenas Noches, I am so excited to share this project with you! As you may know, our after-school program is for ages 4-8. However, this school year we added an age group(Muchachos). Three of our students turned 9 and 10 last summer…
Encouragement vs. Praise
Buenas Noches, We all want to help our children grow and develop a strong self esteem, but what is the best approach? Praise or encouragement? In today's video, I will share the difference between the two and why it's so important…
Being short has its perks!
Buenas Noches, Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite books... I know I have lots of "favorite" books. I love this book because I can identify with the main character and because it's filled with repetition and comprehensible input. I…
Best parenting book…EVER!
Buenas Noches, If you have been with us for a while, you may already know how much I love this parenting book. "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" is NOT a book for controlling…