Free Download: Day of the Dead Writing Pages

It's time for MKB's Day of the Dead Series! This year, I'm sharing this free download of Day of the Dead writing pages. I hope you'll download them and share them with your children and/or students. Scroll down to see how to add to their writing experience!

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The Multicultural Kid Blogs' Day of the Dead Series

I can't express how much I love being a part of the Multicultural Kid Blogs community. In my own struggle to raise world citizens, they have taught me so tremendously much about what it means to be a global citizen. From recipes to holiday descriptions to art, music, and so much more, they've truly helped me to better understand other countries and cultures and, most importantly, people. And I so enjoy all the resources that they offer their readers, especially those downloads and crafts designed for families and children.

So, of course, it is no surprise that every year they recognize the Día de los Muertos holiday. The last few years, I wasn't able to participate as I struggled to care for my mom and have a baby. (One was hard enough, but juggling both duties at the same time took most of my attention.) But I definitely followed along. And I'm happy to join this year.

Free Day of the Dead Writing Pages

My contribution is a free download. These Day of the Dead Writing Pages come in several designs and formats for beginning and advanced writers. AND they are available in both English and Spanish.

How to Use these Writing Pages

You can, of course, just give your kids the writing pages and allow them to write whatever they want. But if your students need some guidance or topics to get them started, here are a few ideas for using the writing pages. You could have your student(s):

• write their own Calavera poems
• write a report on the holiday
• write about what Día de los Muertos means to them
• write about how their family celebrates the holiday
• write about who they are remembering this year in their Day of the Dead celebration
• write about the elements that are included on the ofrenda

The Free Download

I hope you enjoy using them in your classrooms or at home.

Click here to download your free pages

Additional Ways to Make Writing Fun

If you'd like some more ideas for making this writing activity extra fun, consider giving your children the following as a gift or packet to celebrate the holiday.

Sugar Skull Smens - Scented Pens

Sugar Skull Ballpoint Pens

Sugar Skull Pencil Case

Sugar Skulls Elephant Organizer

Other Posts from the MKB Series

Multicultural Kid Blogs is proud to be hosting another blog hop for Day of the Dead! (Don't miss our series from last year, 2017, 2016, and 2015!) Be sure to visit all the posts below for great ideas on sharing Day of the Dead with kids:

• Simple Tender Joyful on Multicultural Kid Blogs: Sumpango Giant Kite Festival in Guatemala
  
  
• Discovering the World Through My Son’s Eyes: Guatemalan Barrilete Craft
  
  
• MommyMaestra: Day of the Dead Writing Pages
  
  
• Spanish Playground: Día de los Muertos Video Activities
  
  
• Kids Spanish Book Club: Día de los muertos Books for Kids
  
  
• For the Love of Spanish: Shop Small for Día de los muertos

Other Posts About Day of the Dead

• Printable Lessons and Activities to Celebrate Day of the Dead
  
  
• José Guadalupe Posada Lesson Plans
  
  
• MommyMaestra's Favorite Dia de los Muertos Books for Children
  
  
• Monarch Butterflies & Day of the Dead
  
  
• Dia de los Muertos Nichos

Tito Puente Lesson Plans, Coloring Pages, Crafts, Activities and More

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm delighted to participate once again in the MKB Hispanic Heritage Series. I've chosen to highlight musician Tito Puente this year. Below, you'll find a few resources for studying the Mambo King, as well as a free download that I've created for the occasion. I hope you enjoy!

If you want to learn about other important figures, check out my post on Latinos in History Your Children Should Know.

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Tito Puente Lesson Plans

• Here is a great lesson guide to accompany Monica Brown's children's book shown below.
  
  
• Resources from TeachingBooks.net
  
  
• From TpT, this is a lesson plan for K - 8th
  
  
• Tulsa Library has this downloadable lesson plan that involves Tito: Going on a Sound Hunt
  
  
• Also, one of my favorite artists, Rafael Lopez, has posted this great biography about Tito Puente on his blog. The images are fantastic.
  
  
• For older children in middle and high school, NPR has a fabulous collection of materials
  
  
• The Smithsonian has some excellent multimedia resources available online for middle and high school students.

Coloring Pages & Download

Not a lot of options are out there for coloring pages. So I made one and am sharing it with my newsletter subscribers. 

I also have a MommyMaestra's 1-page reading passage and coloring page for young readers. You can download this printable page for free here (English-only version). The reading passage is for 4th - 8th grades.

OR you can purchase the full reading passage with English and Spanish versions plus a digital version here in my TpT shop. 

Videos about Tito Puente

For Younger Children:

• Check out this introductory video to the book Tito Puente:

• You can also find Tito Puente on Sesame Street! And again here. 

For Older Students

• And for older students, here's Tito's official Oye Como Va video.

• This is a great interview with Tito. 

Tito has also been featured in a Google Doodle! Shown below. If you want to share the (excellent!) story behind it  with your children/students, check out the video, Behind the Doodle: Celebrating Tito Puente.

Books

Definitely one of my favorite children's books on the market...

Tito Puente: Mambo King / Rey del Mambo

Other Posts You May Enjoy

• Celia Cruz Lesson Plans, Coloring Pages, Crafts, Activities and More
  
  
• Vicente Fernández Reading Passage
  
  
• Resources for Celebrating Selena Day
  
  
• A Mini-Lesson on Bill Meléndez
  
  
• Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz - Lesson Plans, Videos, and Books for Kids
  
  
• Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Reading Passage

Read Around the World: Kutu, The Tiny Inca Princess

Every year, I'm so happy to participate in the Multicultural Kid Blogs' Read Around the World Summer Series. I love learning about new children's books that bring the world to a child's hands. They're a valuable resource when you are raising global citizens who can successfully relate and communicate with anyone.

My selection this year is KUTU: The Tiny Inca Princess - La Ñusta Diminuta by the talented Mariana Llanos.

There are so many things about this book to love. It is such a good story about a tiny princess who sets out to save her town by bringing water to it after a long drought. Even though no one thinks that she can help the town because of her small size, she sets out on her own to find help.

Kutu is a fictional character. And the story is original; it is not the retelling of an Inca legend. But the story represents Inca culture and many of the characters in the story are the gods that may be found in Quechua legend. I love that the author has worked to stay true to this ancient culture.

In addition, this book is not just bilingual with full text in both English and Spanish, but it also has Quechua words and phrases sprinkled throughout the story. 

And the illustrations are so adorable!! They are childlike and colorful with an attention to little details that truly represent the culture. My own toddler, who is still too young to understand the storyline, was captivated by them. 

This is just one of the wonderful titles you can find in my 2019 Summer Reads. To see the complete list, click here.

And if you would like to follow along MKB's Read Around the World Summer Series, click here. Because there are some seriously incredible books being shared.


Happy reading, Amigos!

Poets Around the World

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? What a perfect opportunity to re-introduce your children to the beautiful world of poetry! I say re-introduce because they probably first learned about poetry as babies when you read them nursery rhymes or sang them lullabies. But somewhere along the way, poems may have gotten lost in your child's reading repertoire.

And to help your child explore this often neglected genre, Multicultural Kid Blogs has created this wonderful activity pack on Poets Around the World!  This unique packet of reading passages features 18 poets from around the globe. They are all famous in their country or region, and most of them are recognized around the world for their poems that reflect their culture or that highlight the shared human experience.

I think MommyMaestra readers will especially love the five Hispanic poets that are featured. They are:

• Julia de Burgos,
• Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz,
• Federico García Lorca,
• José Martí,
• and Gabriela Mistral.

Best suited for kids ages 8 and up, your children or students can travel the world through time and history learning about remarkable people. Some lived a long time ago, and some are living today.

The English-only packet has a one-page reading passage for each poet that describes their life, followed by a set of comprehension questions. In addition, we have included comprehension worksheets that boost vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills. An introduction to different types of poetry and poetry activities, as well as a recommended reading list for further research, finish up this packet.

The best part is that this is a no-prep, print-and-go download that you can immediately access after purchasing.

I am so happy to have contributed to this incredible unit, along with The Piri-Piri Lexicon and Kid World Citizen

You can find this remarkable packet on the MKB website or in their TpT store.

5 Printable Packets for Women's History Month

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? It sure seems like there are a lot of women making history right now, but the truth is that women have ALWAYS made history. They just haven't usually been recognized for their contributions.

And so, I'm delighted to be participating in Multicultural Kid Blogs' blog hop in celebration of Women's History Month (scroll down to read more)! The site is run by a board of women around the world who are just the most fabulous people to work with and befriend. They do amazing things and write such wonderful posts that share and reveal the experiences of mothers and families all across the globe. If you've never visited their site, please do. You'll learn so much and love the content!

Over the years, I've created quite a few products featuring women in history. And I have several new ones planned for this month so keep an eye out! For the moment, though, here's a refresher of all my products. Some are for sale in my TpT shop, and one I collaborated on with my lovely friend Annabelle (of thepiripirilexicon.com) in Germany for Multicultural Kid Blogs (MKB), and the other is one that was created by my talented friend Julie of OpenWidetheWorld.com also for MKB.

I hope you enjoy them as much as I have making them or using them!

Reading Comprehension Passages: 10 Latinas in History (vol 2)

This reading comprehension packet can be used for Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or any time of the year. It comes with one-page reading passages and reading comprehension questions and activities for 10 famous Latinas. Click on the link to read more.

Susan B Anthony Glossary for Families

Introduce your students to Susan B. Anthony with this easy, no-prep, printable poster and glossary!

Women in World History Fandex

Introduce your students to women in world history with this fun packet! These fact files may be used as individual bookmarks or as a fandex. It features 18 historical figures.
Click on the link to read more.

PLEASE NOTE: This is available in English only!

Women in World History Activity Pack

This educational, no-prep packet includes one-page reading passages featuring 20 women in history, a reading comprehension quiz for each reading passage, additional comprehension worksheets that boost vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills, and a recommended reading list for further research.

Women’s History Month Research Packet

This month-long unit for Women’s History Month incorporates the study of 20 women, five in each of four categories: Human Rights, Politics, Science and The Arts.

Join us for our annual Women's History Month series, celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of women around the world! Don't miss our series from last year, 2017, 2016 and 2015, and find even more posts on our Women's History board on Pinterest:

  Follow Multicultural Kid Blogs's board Women's History on Pinterest.

Participating Blogs Biracial Bookworms on Multicultural Kid Blogs Great Family Reads Mama Tortuga: Latin American Women that Transcended | Bilingual MommyMaestra Alizehmysoul Ketchupmoms Living Ideas Mommy Evolution

Don't miss our Women's History Month Activity Printables, on sale now!

 

Puerto Rico Coloring Activity

Once again, I'm delighted to participate in the Multicultural Kid Blogs Hispanic Heritage Month series (scroll down for more information). You know what that means? Time for a new printable! I've been offering these informational country coloring pages through various channels over the years as clipart becomes available. This year, I thought that Puerto Rico deserved a turn, especially given what hard years they have had in 2017 and 2018.

Some unexpected issues interrupted me, though, so it is only available in English. BUT for those of you who rely on the Spanish versions of my work, please don't be disappointed because I simply need a few extra days to find the time to sit down and work on the translation. I hope to have the Spanish version up by sometime this weekend (if not sooner).   The Spanish version is now included!!

You can click on the (updated) link below to download a copy (or just print directly from your screen!).

Click here to download your copy

We are so excited for our seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Month series! Now through October 15, you'll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids, plus you can link up your own posts on Hispanic Heritage! Find even more ideas on our Latin America Pinterest board:

September 17 Discovering the World Through My Son's Eyes on Multicultural Kid Blogs: Three Course Meal Your Kids Can Make to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 18 Mundo de Pepita: Celebrate el Día de la Patria en Chile

September 19 Pura Vida Moms

September 20 MommyMaestra

September 21 Discovering the World Through My Son's Eyes

September 24 Hispanic Mama

September 25 For the Love of Spanish

September 26 All Done Monkey

September 27 Crafty Moms Share

September 28 Spanish Mama on Multicultural Kid Blogs

October 1 Spanish Playground

October 2 Kids Spanish Book Club

October 3 LadydeeLG

October 4 Kid World Citizen

October 5 Mama Tortuga

October 8 Kids Spanish Book Club

October 9 La Clase de Sra. Dufault

October 11 Recetas Latinas Veganas

October 11 Little Nomadas on Multicultural Kid Blogs

October 15 Hispanic Mama on Multicultural Kid Blogs

Don't miss all of the great posts from previous years as well: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017

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Read Around the World: Marti's Song for Freedom

One of my favorite series to participate in is the Read Around the World series by Multicultural Kid Blogs. I love following along and learning about amazing books recommended by bloggers scattered across the globe. It is a way for me to introduce my children to other countries and travel the world without leaving our living room.

The books represent countries far and wide. From Egypt to Indian to Sudan to Japan, these books are such a delight to read and so different, reflecting the diversity of cultures worldwide.

My selection for this year is shown above. I really loved this book and am happy to recommend it to everyone. I hope you enjoy it!

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• Book title: Marti's Song for Freedom 
• Author: Emma Otheguy
• Language: English and Spanish (Bilingual)
• Country/Culture: Cuba

This is the most recently released picture book featuring a Latino poet, and it is a beautiful tribute to the Cuban poet and activist, José Martí. Beautifully written, it is the story of Martí's life, how and why he left Cuba and his subsequent fight for Cuba's independence. With gorgeous illustrations by Beatriz Vidal, the book also includes excerpts from Marti's most famous work, Versos sencillos.
Ages 7-12

If you'd like to follow along, too, visit MulticulturalKidBlogs.com or the hashtag #ReadtheWorldMKB on your preferred social media channel.

Winter Games Unit

The Winter Olympics will be starting in about 2 and a half weeks! Will your family be watching? We will.

And, of course, this is the perfect event to turn into a learning opportunity. Practice worldschooling! Introduce your children to 11 countries, the history of the Olympics, famous athletes and more with the new Winter Games Unit from Multicultural Kid Blogs. You may enjoy it just as much as they do.

Things have been quiet here on MommyMaestra the last few weeks because I was working on this packet. Yes, I am a contributor. And I was delighted to do so. It was so much fun to work on this unit and create pages that are engaging and educational. Lots of research and creativity going on here.


You may remember me contributing to a similar packet for the Summer Olympics a couple of years ago. In fact, you can still download the free sample pages that feature the country of Mexico and it's participation in the Olympics.

For parents and educators raising global citizens, this downloadable no-prep packet introduces children to 11 countries around the world through the Olympics theme. The Winter Games Unit Activity Pack contains 100 pages of learning materials, including:

• a history of the Ancient and Modern Olympics
• a brief history of the Olympic flame
• a brief description of all the sports played in the 2018 Winter Games
• world mapping activity
• an introduction to this year’s host city and country
• introductions to the Olympics top ten nations with the most medals; includes country facts, geography, brief histories, landmarks, wildlife, music, famous people, Olympics facts, a kid-friendly recipe, and recommended reading
• reading passages about six famous winter Olympians
• additional worksheets that allow students to show what they’ve learned, such as flag matching, word search, matching, fill in the blank, multiple choice, and trivia.

An answer key is included. These fun activities are designed for children ages 8 – 12, or 3rd through 6th grade.


You can purchase and download this packet from MKB's TpT store or on their website.

Enjoy the PyeongChang Olympics!

Read Around the World: Rooster-Gallo

For the last several years, I've enjoyed participating in the Multicultural Kid Blogs' Read Around the World Summer Reading Series. It's an opportunity for your family to travel the globe from the comfort of your own home... or library! Over the summer, MKB blog members share their favorite book recommendations to help our children travel around the world through literature.

Today, it's my turn to share a book with you. My book's age range is 0 - 5 years old, so I chose this lovely book by the Argentine-Mexican poet, Jorge Luján.

You can purchase Rooster Gallo via The Latin Baby Book Club (aff link).

Free Download: Women's History Month Trading Cards

Yesterday was International Women's Day and this month is Women's History Month. So naturally, I have been thinking a lot about the remarkable women in my life and those who have had an impact on world history.

I had such a great time working with Multicultural Kid Blogs on a new no-prep reading packet featuring 20 women in world history, that I felt inspired to update a free printable I created last year. This set of trading card templates now features 20 women (instead of 18) and complements the women featured in the reading packet. There's still room for your child to fill out the details under each figure, and I've included a blank sheet in case your child prefers to choose their own historical figures. And all of them are available in full color or a printer-friendly, black-and-white version.

From Cleopatra to Harriet Tubman to Malala Yousafzai, these trading cards are a way for you to introduce your children to a diverse group of influential women. Six Hispanic women are included: Isabel Allende, Celia Cruz, Sor Juana de la Cruz, Frida Kahlo, Ellen Ochoa, and Queen Isabella I.

Click here to download your free trading cards

In addition, I'm super happy to be participating in MKB's annual Women in World History series!

You can join us for this series, which celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of women around the world. Follow along all month plus link up your own posts below! Don't miss our series from 2016 and 2015, and find even more posts on our Women's History board on Pinterest. 

March 1 modernmami on Multicultural Kid Blogs: 3 Reasons Why We Celebrate Women's History Month  March 2 The Jenny Evolution: More Children's Books About Amazing Women  March 3 Colours of Us: 32 Multicultural Picture Books About Strong Female Role Models  March 6 modernmami: 103 Children's Books for Women's History Month  March 7 A Crafty Arab: The Arab Woman Who Carved Exquisite Beauty into Science  March 9 MommyMaestra  March 10 MommyMaestra on Multicultural Kid Blogs  March 13 Crafty Moms Share  March 14 Mama Smiles  March 15 Bookworms and Owls March 16 Creative World of Varya  March 20 La Cité des Vents on Multicultural Kid Blogs  March 21 Pura Vida Moms  March 22 Melibelle in Tokyo  March 23 All Done Monkey  March 24 PlayExploreLearn  March 27 Family in Finland  March 28 the piri-piri lexicon  March 30 Let the Journey Begin

Don't miss our Women's History Month Activity Printables, on sale now!

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Women in World History Activity Pack

Did you know that March is Women's History Month? And I'm super excited to announce a new activity packet that I helped create for Multicultural Kid Blogs! I had such a great time working on this Women in World History Activity Pack together with my friend Annabelle from the Piri-Piri Lexicon.

If you've used my Famous Afro-Latinos or 10 Latinas in History packets, I know you'll really enjoy this new activity pack.

Designed for children ages 8 – 12 (or 3rd through 6th grade), our educational, no-prep packet includes:

• one-page reading passages featuring 20 women in world history, including Hispanic figures such as Sor Juana de la Cruz, Queen Isabella I, Celia Cruz, and others.

• a reading comprehension quiz for each reading passage

• additional comprehension worksheets that boost vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking skills

• and a recommended reading list for further research

The packet also includes answer keys for all the worksheets.

This packet highlights the following women:

• Isabel Allende
• Joan of Arc
• Cleopatra
• Coco Chanel
• Celia Cruz
• Sor Juana de la Cruz
• Marie Curie
• Amelia Earhart
• Anne Frank
• Indira Gandhi
• Jane Goodall
• Queen Isabella I
• Frida Kahlo
• Florence Nightingale
• Ellen Ochoa
• Pocahontas
• Eleanor Roosevelt
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
• Harriet Tubman
• Malala Yousafzai

You might also be interested in MKB's new Women's History Month Research Packet. This month-long unit for Women’s History Month incorporates the study of 20 women, five in each of four categories: Human Rights, Politics, Science and The Arts. (The two packets do not focus on the same 20 women, though there is some overlap.)

With an individual research project, oral presentation, creation of a unit-long lapbook-style packet, and a classroom timeline display, this fun and colorful product is designed to target 20+ Common Core Language Arts Standards for grades 2, 3 and 4.

You can find both of these educational packets on the MKB website or on their TpT store. They'll both be on sale today and tomorrow!

Keep the Kids Busy Learning about Christmas Around the World

Are you looking for a fun activity to keep your children busy during the Christmas hustle and bustle, then I want to remind you about a great download from Multicultural Kid Blogs! 

A few years ago, I joined forces with some wonderful ladies (Judith from Little Bilingues and Julie from Open Wide the World) to create the Celebrate Christmas Around the World packet for MKB. It remains one of my favorite projects because it has so many great activities inside it. I had so much fun working on the Mexico and Puerto Rico sections. 

This fun and educational packet features the Christmas traditions and celebrations of six countries: Brazil, France, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Sweden.

Each country includes:

• a Cover Page
  The cover page features the country’s flag & a Christmas greeting in the language of the country.
• a Page of Country Facts This page includes the country’s official and common name, its location circled on a world map, capital city, location, population, official language(s), and an interesting fact.
• 2 Pages on Christmas CelebrationsThese two pages share the important and traditional celebrations of the country, and include cute graphics for students to color.
• a Christmas ActivityThe activities range from a word search to a DIY board game!
• a Special Holiday RecipeMake and taste a traditional holiday recipe from each country.

After completing the packet, students will have the opportunity to show what they have learned by answering 12 comprehension questions, two for each country.

We hope you and your students enjoy this peek into Christmas celebrations around the world! 

You can purchase and download your packet on the MKB website or in their TpT store.

Exploring Spain with My Children

This post is part of Multicultural Kid Blogs' Hispanic Heritage Month series. 

You may have noticed that I had a lot of guest posts here on MommyMaestra over the last few weeks. That's because, for the first time in 11 years, my husband and I took our kids to Europe. He had a conference in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium that he had to attend, and I JUMPED at the opportunity to go a week early so that we could visit my family in Spain. 

Do you have family that lives far away? The visit to Spain was probably the most important thing to me this entire year. It's been 11 years since I last visited. My daughter was only a year and a half and I was pregnant with my son. Before last month, my father had never met my son, his only grandson. My daughter had been too little the last time we were there to remember anything about it. So they only "knew" their abuelo from a few photos and Facebook messages. 

So we saved and planned then saved some more to make the trip a reality. And although we will be paying off this trip for a little while, this one week of time spent with my family is one my children will never forget. They had the opportunity to experience the beauty of Spain - it's culture, food, architecture, landscape, and language. 

My father was eager to share the beauty of his country with his grandchildren. Together we walked the cobblestone streets of his town, peering into shops and admiring the beautiful details that families add to the front of their homes. My son was over the moon to discover the candy/ice cream shop on the plaza that opens each afternoon when school lets out. Both kids were less than thrilled with their tostada Catalán for breakfast...they preferred the CHURROS!!  And both my kids marveled at the number of beds and bedrooms in my Tías house, which used to be my grandparents' home where I spent time in the summer as a child. "You could sleep 30 people in this house!" my daughter exclaimed. And we often did when I was little. 

A s luck would have it, one of my cousins was getting married. I was delighted when I heard about it because I knew that meant that I'd be able to see most of my extended family and introduce them to my children. However, the wedding took place in Zaragoza, which is quite a ways from my dad's home in southern Spain. So in the space of a week, we rode on board the bullet train three times to my son's extreme delight.

Zaragoza itself is a beautiful city. My cousin got married in the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Pilar, a truly remarkable cathedral, whose beauty I cannot possibly do justice in this post. It is reported to be the first church in history dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Inside, gold glitters everywhere. Your footsteps echo on the marble floors, and my children stared at the murals on the vaulted ceilings. Nine chapels line the walls, each a miniature testimony to the wealth of the Catholic church at that time. But my favorite piece is the single, stained-glass window...

And the outside is just as breathtaking as the inside with its multiple cupolas and towers.

The wedding itself was a very formal affair and my kids giggled at the elaborate hats worn by the women who attended. At one point during the reception, my daughter said, "I feel like I'm on Downton Abbey." (My cousins were highly amused - who knew they were Downton Abbey fans in Spain, too?) Shortly thereafter, my kids were whisked away to the children's table, where they were watched over by a nanny, who kept the kids busy playing all sorts of games while the adults went inside to eat. I'm pretty sure my kids had a good time because, by the end, my son looked like this...

The trip is one my children will always remember and it came with valuable life lessons. They discovered that when it comes to family, time and distance mean absolutely nothing. They were showered in hugs and kisses from people they didn't know. When someone loves you so much, so sincerely, it's hard not to love them back. And the joy my family showed upon our arrival made a huge impression on my kids. 

The experience has cemented the bond between my children and their Spanish heritage. What's more, it has provided the motivation my kids need to continue learning Spanish. 

We are so excited for our FIFTH annual Hispanic Heritage Month series and giveaway! Through the month (September 15 - October 15), you'll find great resources to share Hispanic Heritage with kids.

September 14 Hanna Cheda on Multicultural Kid Blogs: How to Pass on Hispanic Heritage as an Expat

September 15 Spanish Mama: Los Pollitos Dicen Printable Puppets

September 19 Spanish Playground: Authentic Hispanic Heritage Month Games Everyone Can Play

September 20 Tiny Tapping Toes: Exploring Instruments for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21 Kid World Citizen on Multicultural Kid Blogs: 10 Fascinating Facts about Peru!

September 22 Spanish Mama: Printable Spanish-Speaking Countries and Capitals Game Cards

September 23 All Done Monkey: The Aztec - Top Books for Kids

September 26 Crafty Moms Share: A Look at Mexican Art

September 27 Discovering the World Through My Son's Eyes: Children's Books about Puerto Rico

September 30 Mama Tortuga: Sounds and Dances of Hispanic America

October 3 Hispanic Mama on Multicultural Kid Blogs: 6 Magical Places to Visit with Kids in Ecuador

October 7 Spanglish House: Celebrating Heritage with Traditional Remedies &
Embracing Diversity: 3 Happiness Lessons Our Kids Can Learn from Dominican Culture

October 11 Kid World Citizen

October 12 MommyMaestra

October 13 inspired by familia

October 14 El Mundo de Pepita on Multicultural Kid Blogs

Don't miss all of the great posts from previous years as well: 2012, 2014, 2015

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