When you think of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, you probably think of the Mexican holiday. However, people around the world celebrate similar traditions. In fact, different cultures observe these traditions in different months. Day of the Dead Around the World Hungry Ghost Festival in Hong Kong “Hungry Ghost Festival is well-known […]
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15 in the United States. It’s a time to honor Hispanic culture, music, food, and the invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. What better way to celebrate than with a curated collection of Spanish songs for kids! Expose your children to Hispanic and
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Look around today’s classrooms, and you’ll find a vibrant blend of cultures, languages, and backgrounds. From newcomers just beginning to learn a new language to Third Culture Kids (TCKs) who carry diverse global experiences, each student brings something unique to these multicultural classrooms. As educators, it’s our responsibility to build culturally responsive classroom spaces where
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I first learned about Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and the calavera icon when I moved to the United States. In Puerto Rico, we celebrate All Saints Day, and All Souls’ Day. This happens to coincide with the popular Día de Muertos celebrated in the United States, Mexico, and many other countries across the world. I
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As a parent of a bilingual child, I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the expression, “Bilingualism is a superpower!” Every single day we need to remind our children that bilingualism is a superpower. Why? As a parent, telling your children that their ability to speak more than one language is very powerful is nothing short of
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