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Celebrating St. Martin’s Feast with Children: A Family-Friendly Guide
St. Martin’s Feast, celebrated on November 11, is a treasured tradition in many parts of Europe, particularly in Italy. This celebration offers a wonderful opportunity for families to introduce children to new cultural experiences, rich stories, and delicious foods....
Autumn Festivities in Spain: A Family Adventure for Children Ages 4-9
As autumn arrives in Spain, families with young children have the perfect opportunity not only to enjoy exciting festivals but also to introduce their little ones to the Spanish language in a fun and immersive way. With vibrant traditions, delicious seasonal foods,...
Fun Indoor and Outdoor Activities to Fall into a New Language!
Engage your child with language learning through autumn fun! As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, fall brings with it a world of new sights, smells, and activities—making it the perfect season to introduce your child to new words in a different...
Explore Florence’s Culture: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Festivals, Traditions, and Fun
Florence is a city filled with rich history, vibrant culture, and endless opportunities for fun. The city’s spirited festivals, deep-rooted traditions, and abundance of kid-friendly activities offer opportunities for young minds to learn and grow. This blog will...
Top 8 Ways to Harvest Language Skills this Fall Season
Fall is the perfect time to reap the benefits of gardening and build language skills. Don't have your own personal garden? That's okay - we've got great suggestions for you too! The activities below are designed to integrate language learning with gardening, allowing...
Explore Mexico City: A Fun Spanish Language Learning Adventure for Kids
If you're looking for an exciting way to help your kids learn Spanish, exploring the wonders of Mexico City can be an incredible adventure! This vibrant city is bursting with rich culture and mouth-watering cuisine, and historic landmarks provide a fantastic backdrop...
Gear Up for Adventure: 8 Reasons to Use Multiple Methods of Language Instruction
Just like any successful expedition, the journey to learning a new language requires being prepared with the right tools.Throughout our Resource Posts, we share a variety of tips (and freebies!) to make foreign language learning meaningful and memorable for all...
Supercharge Story Time: 8 Story Superpowers That Fuel Foreign Language Learning
Chances are, your child already enjoys listening to or reading stories. Did you know that story books and audiobooks can be an amazing way to introduce a new language? In this post, we’ll explore the amazing ways that you can harness the power of stories to introduce...
Go from Bored to Board Games: 7 Simple Board Games You Can Make to Boost Foreign Language Skills
Board games have long been cherished for their ability to bring families together and make learning enjoyable. But did you know they can also turbocharge your child's language learning journey? Research underscores that board games offer a wealth of benefits beyond...
Fun on the Run: 8 Free Oral Language Games to Improve Foreign Language Skills
We’ve written other blog posts about games that can be played while traveling on vacations, but we know that busy families have lots of other travel time getting to the grocery store, music lessons, and more. So, we’ve decided to share a list of some of our favorite...