Becoming bilingual holds many important benefits for kids, from increasing their focus and creativity to enhancing their cultural sensitivity. If your children are enrolled in language classes — either at school or through an after-school program — that’s a great start. But, learning a second language requires more than just time in the classroom. In …
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As for many families, Christmas has always been our favorite time of year. And one of the best parts about this holiday is Christmas music. I love using music year-round to teach new vocabulary as it can be both fun and educational. Of course, there are tons of resources available to make use of during …
Christmas is just around the corner! And if you are trying to raise little Spanish-speakers like we are, you probably are on the hunt for some Spanish resources for Christmas and reinforce that language learning. Well, look no further. I have rounded up a list of some of the best (or, at least my favorite) …
It all started with a talking drum and one student’s interest in sharing this drum with his classmates. I seek to celebrate student-led learning. The talking drum was a launching pad for a lesson on African music and a tool to engage other students as leaders in the classroom. This ensemble performance featuring the talking …
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Music connects us to culture in an almost magical way. We are transported to specific times of life or travels, just by overhearing that certain song on the radio. As parents raising global citizens, it makes sense that we want to fill our homes with songs from around the world. World music is a wonderful …
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