Holidays

Easy Ways to Raise Globally Aware Children

Easy Ways to Raise Globally Aware Children

We’re excited to have Sara, from Tea Collection guest posting on our blog today. Tea Collection offers globally-inspired designer children’s clothes and gifts. To learn more about Tea and the inspiration for their designs visit their Studio T Blog. The world is a big place. It’s an even bigger place for a child. One of [...]

The best multicultural gifts for young kids – Holiday Gift Guide

The best multicultural gifts for young kids – Holiday Gift Guide

It’s time to buy presents! My antennae are up for gifts that are fun, educational, and will help our budding language learners to see themselves as world citizens. Your child is never too young to start playing with toys that feature other countries, languages and cultures. And if your children are already speaking and starting [...]

Cinco de Mayo – ¿por qué no?

Whether you are teaching your children Spanish or just looking to expand their awareness of other cultures and traditions, Cinco de Mayo offers a great chance to have some fun with your kids and learn about Mexican culture, music and food. Cities with large Mexican populations like Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston host annual Cinco [...]

Happy Bastille Day!

Today is Bastille Day, or as the French say, le 14 juillet. On July 14th, 1789 the Bastile prison was stormed and the French Revolution officially began. If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris today you’d be enjoying fireworks, parties, and an incredibly jovial environment. Today is the perfect excuse to use the French [...]

Happy Mother's Day From Little Pim

Happy Mother’s Day! We hope all of you wonderful mothers take some time for relaxation and rest today with your families. Have crêpes in bed! Below are a few ways to say Happy Mother’s Day in different languages! Catalan: Feliç Dia de la Mare Chinese: Mu Qin jie kuai le Hebrew: Yom ha’em sameah Italian: [...]

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Happy Cinco De Mayo! Today commemorates the unexpected 1862 victory of the Mexican army over the French army in the battle over the city of Puebla. I’ve compiled some Spanish vocabulary words that follow the theme of today’s festivities. La batalla – battle La revolucion – revolution La bandera – flag El heroe – hero [...]