Maybe we should start by asking what is a “truly bilingual” child? Is it a native accent? Is it perfect grammar? Is it expansive vocabulary? Is understanding and using sarcasm and double meanings? Or is it all of these combined and more? Truth is there is no one-size-fits-all measurement for the universal understanding of what […]
It is amazing how all around the world many authors, celebrities, moms and dads have come together trying to help kids staying at home by reading aloud cool books in all imaginable languages. We have put together some of our favourites, but would love to hear which ones you are following or even better which […]
Remember to use the child’s not so strong language throughout the day Use your target language in your daily activities – cooking, helping around the house (laundry, making the bed, DIY project). New Vocabulary in the target language Think about the vocabulary you would like your child to learn, try to use new words […]
Easter is around the corner, most schools will take a break from online schooling, but kids still need to stay home due to Covid-19, so it is time to plan ahead and organize some home, bilingual activities we can all enjoy together. This is the best time to focus on the minority language en familia. […]
As many of us are dealing with new routines, new realities, and changing circumstances, I’d like to share some easy ways to engage in activities with your kids at home – with a bilingual twist, of course! In this time of uncertainty, many parents are feeling a bit lost about how to homeschool their […]
No school? What should I do with my bilingual kids at home? Turn this into an Amazing Bilingual Family Bonding Adventure As whole communities are going into lockdown and quarantine, schools are closing all over the world, here some ideas of how […]
Learning about other cultures in two Languages: Chinese New Year Our bilingual Advent Calendar was such a success that we thought, why not try to replicate it for Chinese New Year and give you a list of language-based activities that you can introduce to your bilingual family, while learning a bit about another culture, regardless […]
Thanksgiving is a special celebration in the US and Canada and as we often get comments from parents who struggle when it comes to raising their bilingual kids, we thought it might be a good idea to ask a “really old bilingual kid” (a university student 🤪 ) why she thanks her mom every day for […]
The tradition of an advent calendar started in Germany in the late 19th century. Most likely by parents who were fed up with their kids asking again and again how many days until Christmas…Can any parents out there relate?? I know I can! An advent calendar shows the 24 days in December until Christmas Eve. […]
The holidays are almost here – can you believe it?! We can’t either! The calendar doesn’t lie, though, so it’s time to buckle down and make those plans. There are so many amazing products out there specifically for bilingual kids (like our books, a present that the kids can open again and again – wink […]
