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Practical Tips for Fostering Bilingualism

It’s been awhile since I posted, so I thought it might be a good time to post some tricks and tips to foster and promote bilingualism & multilingualism that I’ve picked up along the way as we raise our two kiddos.

Before we begin, I should note that language acquisition (like parenting) is a marathon and not a sprint. Be patient. Regardless of how many languages they are learning, kids will make mistakes. They aren’t making mistakes because it’s too much exposure to too many languages. They are making mistakes because that’s how they learn. And with that, let’s begin.

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Spanish Podcasts, Audio Stories and Audiobooks for Kids & Adults

For some reason podcasts in Spanish are really hard to find (at least in the US) for either adults or kids.  But if you, like me, live in a relatively monolingual area and want to maintain your Spanish (or expose your kids to more Spanish), then this list is for you.  I’ve compiled below all the Spanish podcasts, audio stories, audio books and more.  I haven’t personally listened to each and every one of them, but I hope you’ll be able to find some that work for you. And, of course, if you have any suggested additions, those are always welcome! Continue reading “Spanish Podcasts, Audio Stories and Audiobooks for Kids & Adults”

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Libros Navideños Round Up!

As Fall progresses, N and E (and their parents) are getting more and more excited about the Christmas season. We love the music, the food, the time with family and everything else that comes with it (including presents!). One of my favorite parts of the holiday is getting everyone amped up by reading lots of seasonal books. Looking for Christmas and holiday books in Spanish the past few years has been kind of pain, so I hope this list saves you some of the trouble I’ve gone through!

If you have any favorites that aren’t on the list, please let me know and I’ll add them!

La Navidad del camioncito azul

This one is first for a reason. The kids LOVE this book, in part because on the last page the book actually lights up with real-life lights.

‘Twas Nochebuena

This one is bilingual and includes rhythmic text with beautiful illustrations as a young family goes through its Christmas traditions.

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Fall 2017 Spanish Programming for Young Kids on Netflix & Hulu

Leaves are changing, the air is getting crisper, and with winter fast approaching comes (at least in our house) a bit more screen time for those days the weather does not cooperate. So what better time is there to share some of the great programs for young kids available in Spanish on Netflix and Hulu right now?

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Zoobabu Kids can learn about animals from all over the world as they try to solve sweet riddles.

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