I don't want our kids to forget our life in Ecuador so I did some research and found 16 Great Children's Books about South America to add to our home library. I have found that books make the world seem a little bit more reachable and relatable to us. In a time when there is so much division between color and race, it's important to give our children a global worldview. So they don't think every Hispanic person eats tacos and there isn't a difference between an Argentinian and a Mexican. I was … [Read more...]
What I Want My Multicultural Kids to Know About Skin Color
We were gathered around the family table when my middle child nonchalantly said, "I'm more like daddy?" I wondered what he meant so I asked curiously, "In what way are you more like daddy?" He replied by showing me the color of his skin and putting it against mind then he said, "I'm white like daddy." I thought about his comment and for the first time it hit me, they are starting to process and observe the world around them. Maybe he had been doing it before but this was the first time he had … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
Welcome to the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop! Below you will find a collection of crafts, kids activities, recipes and much more that will help get our Hispanic Heritage month started! This years blog hop is hosted by Multicultural Kid Blogs and 15 of our member blogs! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Celebrating heritages and culture from … [Read more...]
Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop Fiesta!
We are so excited to be co-hosting the first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop Fiesta! Hispanic Heritage Month is going on now through October 15, so join us as we celebrate the rich cultural heritage given to our country by generations of Hispanics. The term Hispanic or Latino, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. Link up below any posts related to activities, crafts, music, … [Read more...]