While Latinos across the country have more opportunities this month to share their own culture, celebrating our Hispanic heritage should truly be a year round adventure to help our children find the comfort and beauty of our rich cultures. So if you are looking for ways to celebrate Hispanic heritage every day, here are some […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 There is no better way to get children excited about a subject than to break out the art supplies and let them jump into a craft project. Providing them with a tactile, manipulative activity engages not only their hands, but their imaginations, as well. With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, […]
One of the great ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is to learn about the widespread cultures of Latin America, whose history is so unquestionably intertwined with ours. And what better way to celebrate than to travel and immerse yourself in culture? Here are seven Hispanic Heritage sites across the Americas for you to explore: […]
Our children’s journey to literacy begins before birth. From the moment we pick up our first children’s book and read it to our pregnant bellies, our roles as mother and teacher begin to merge. It is not an easy task, raising literate children, and we often stumble along in this role for which we have […]
AAP has launched a Spanish online medical resource for parents for you to share with your Latino friends. It happens all the time: Your child comes down sick or gets hurt on a weekend or after the doctor’s office has already closed for the day. You may wonder if your child’s illness or injury is […]
This fall, Sesame Street kicks off its 44th season with a nod to the Latino community as the show introduces its newest Hispanic character. Armando—or “Mando” as he is nicknamed— took the stage at the PBS annual meeting this past Tuesday, and within the blink of an eye was singing in English and Spanish listing […]
For some families, summertime is something they eagerly look forward to because it means family vacations and field trips to all those places they don’t get to visit during the school year. But for others, summer vacation brings with it a high level of stress and dread over how to keep the kids busy and […]
April marks two important celebrations for children’s literacy: National Poetry Month and Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros. Who better then, to speak about poetry and its importance in children’s literacy than author Pat Mora, who has not only published multiple poetry books for Latino children, but is also the founder of Día […]
This year, if you are looking for a unique way to celebrate Earth Day, consider participating in a citizen science project. Scientists use volunteers across the country to make observations in their environment or community, then record them online to create a database. This information can help scientists track species populations and identify those that […]