The Best DIY Halloween Craft Resources
Featured Video -School, School, TV MamiIf you still need some last minute Halloween inspiration, Corinne’s Craft Closet put together this fabulous video of her favorite craft resources. Have a Happy DIY Halloween! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse!
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DIY Day of the Dead Mask
Resources, School
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a tradition dating back to the Aztecs. The “people of the Sun” believed that death was just a continuation of life and Día de los Muertos is a day to honor your loved ones who have passed…
Using Food to Teach History
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Teachers and parents frequently think of using food to teach math concepts, but rarely do they think of using it to teach other subjects. One of our favorite topics in the kitchen is history. Believe it or not, you can reinforce almost any…
Cooking with Letters: 5 Ways to Reinforce Writing Skills in the Kitchen
Honor Roll, School
The kitchen is one of the most educational rooms in the house. From science to math, all sorts of fun learning experiments can take place using simple ingredients and gadgets. But the learning isn’t limited to just these two subjects. In…
Are New Changes in Florida's Student Assessment Racist?
Resources, SchoolLast week the Florida State Board of Education passed a plan that would require different achievement goals for students in reading and math according to race. By 2018 the Board wants 92 percent of Asian students, 86 percent of white students,…
A College Heritage
College Bound, School
The story of Luis Alberto Juarez, a student at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is nothing short of remarkable. Just 10 years ago, Juarez did not speak English. His mother, Agustina Juarez, fondly remembers his…
More Latinos Than Ever In College
College Bound, School
Latinos in higher education; we’re finally making it happen. The image that comes to mind is of Edward James Olmos in Stand and Deliver, grinning from ear to ear, fist-pumping with one arm in the air. According to the Pew Hispanic Center,…
Exploring Geography & Culture with Foods & Recipes
Honor Roll, School
Two of my kids’ favorite subjects are geography and culture. Both go hand-in-hand really, since you can hardly have one without the other. My children especially love exploring different people, traditions, languages, and lands. And one…
How To Make The Most Of Your Money During College Years
College Bound, School
As a college student, you should try to make the most of your money so you can focus on school instead of stressing about finances. Due to limited opportunities to make a substantial income while going to school, managing money can be pretty…