Latinas are known to be passionate, caring, and strong women. They are seen as deeply committed to their family values and traditions. I think that these features, alongside with many other traits, have made us capable of achieving great goals despite the obstacles that we may have encountered. Thus, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a […]
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Teachers working in a diverse classroom: Have you thought about hosting a Parents Night event especially for your bilingual families? It’s a great chance to make a personal connection with parents who have a unique set of concerns, as well as a valuable skill set they can bring to your school. Parents in bilingual households, tell
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As a trilingual American and mother to two bilingual kids, I’ve had a lot of firsthand experience with language learning. While I’m not an educator by training, I developed my own homespun curriculum to teach Spanish to my kids and to use in mother and child meetups I conducted out of my home. That same
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Although we all want to make summer last as long as possible, it’s time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school. A new school year can be a nerve-wracking time for kids who are starting school for the first time, attending a new school, or just missing the comfort of home. The
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It feels like summer passes in the blink of an eye. Instead of beach days and barbecues, your mind is suddenly full of supply lists and anticipating an incoming class of new faces. As you’re organizing shelves and deciding on the optimal classroom layout, remember to consider the needs of your bilingual students. Now’s the
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