How to Teach About Emotions – A Craft
Make this paper craft of faces that express joy, surprise, sadness and more – it’s a perfect activity to help kids understand and express their emotions
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What are the Hardest Languages to Learn?
“That was the hardest test, hardest lap around the track, hardest dance, hardest essay….” You get the point. The word, “hardest” is an extremely subjective word
Pastel de choclo – Cooking with Valentina
All across North America, you will find casseroles of all shapes and sizes gracing tabletops as families gather for dinner. It is an ‘all-in-one’ meal composed
Women’s History Month – Influential Women
Women’s History Month has its humble origins in 1981 when Congress moved to celebrate “Women’s History Week”. Since 1995, presidents have set aside the whole month
Overcoming Speed Bumps in Language Learning
Things were going so well! You found a routine and system that worked for your son or daughter and they were cruising down the “language learning
What is the Hardest Part About Learning French?
“Apprendre une langue que vous ne connaissez pas est difficile.” Do you have any idea what the above sentence in French means? You can probably pick
Paletas de Coco – Cooking with Valentina
You wiggle your toes in the powdery white sands and gaze deep out over the crystal-clear turquoise waters. There is no laptop to nag you with
What is the Hardest Part About Learning Mandarin?
In Mandarin, pronunciation can be practiced. Tones can be trained. The grammar has no gender, plural, conjugations, or declination. The vocabulary is often literal and makes
What is the Hardest Part About Learning Spanish?
“Te lo digo ahora mismo, espero que escuches mi historia. Estaba cruzando la calle cuando un auto se acercó a mí. ¡Ten cuidado al cruzar!”
Suspiro Limeño – Cooking with Valentina
Lima, Peru should be near the top of your list of places to visit in Latin America. This diverse country boasts a beautiful coastline with relaxing
Raising Bilingual Children: Success Stories
Raising children is challenging. Raising children to speak a second language in the home is even more challenging. When the process becomes difficult or discouraging, it
25 Spanish Phrases For Valentine’s Day
Ah, how sweet, love is in the air. Chocolates in the shapes of hearts are being eaten, freshly cut roses are sitting in vases on the
Buñuelos de plátano – Cooking with Valentina
Without looking it up, do you know what country is pointed out on the map above? Tucked away on the western coast of Central Africa is
What is the 80/20 Rule for Learning Spanish?
No, it’s not a bingo combo, calculus equation, or famous sports jersey. The 80/20 rule (also called the Pareto Principle) simply states that roughly 80% of
Top Latino Museums to Visit Near Los Angeles
From cuisine to art to music to politics to language to media, the bright threads of Latino culture have woven a permanent and prominent place in