Similarities and Differences Between English and Spanish
Have you ever wondered why there are so many similarities between English and Spanish? If you still haven’t noticed them, let me help you with this useful comparison guide for Spanish learners. The common characteristics that English and Spanish share make learning Spanish easier for native English speakers despite the undeniable differences between the two languages. ...Read More
10 Bilingual Spanish-English Books for Young Children
It began when I had my first baby over ten years ago. For every special occasion, family and friends would ask the question, “What should I get for her as a gift?” For the first couple of years, I could get away with a no gifts rule, but eventually my children were old enough to know that special occasions meant PRESENTS! I knew I needed a response that would both honor my...Read More
6 Fun Spanish Activities for Your Family’s Next Game Night
If you come from a Spanish family or a duolingo family, you probably understand how important spending quality time with your family is when it comes to understanding your culture. Apart from engaging in usual family banter with your loved ones, you can also consider starting a family game night. For the longest time, game nights have been known as the perfect way to create time for the...Read More
20 Fun Spanish Crafts to Do With Your Learner
Get your child excited to learn a second language with this list of Spanish crafts! Give your kid a break from the textbook by stepping into the world of creativity. Arts and crafts activities enable your child to have real-life experiences and opportunities to use what they learned in class. Art is more than just a hobby, it’s also a highly effective learning tool! This fun Spanish...Read More
10 Online Games and Activities for National Foreign Language Week 2021
National Foreign Language Week 2021 is here! From March 7-13, teachers all over the United States will be celebrating foreign languages. This year is going to be different than most since the majority of students and classrooms are still being taught online. However, at HSA we make virtual classrooms empowering rather than limiting, and today we’ll share some activities that will make...Read More
How to Build Spanish Into Your Homeschool Schedule
Are you working on developing your homeschool schedule? Homeschooling is an ideal option for families who want their children to learn Spanish and English in a flexible, individualized, and authentic setting. Many families love the freedom and flexibility homeschooling provides. Bilingual families often find they can support the minority language better. Each family is unique, and...Read More
8 Spanish Homeschool Activities You Should Do ASAP
Spanish homeschool activities are major assets that add to the effectiveness of your Spanish homeschool. In addition to providing your kids with linguistic benefits and cognitive advantages while learning a foreign language, you will boost their motivation, interest, and overall engagement with the target language as they get involved with each activity. The Spanish homeschool...Read More
Get Spanish on Your Child’s Homeschool High School Transcript
Want to make sure that Spanish has a place on your child’s homeschool high school transcript? There are so many wonderful reasons to study Spanish. Speaking another language empowers you with new possibilities. In fact, high schools and colleges value world language so much that getting a high school diploma or a college degree usually requires a set number of world language credits....Read More
40+ Bilingual Homeschooling Resources for Your Family
Are you looking for more resources to help reach your bilingual homeschooling goals? That is great! Kids’ minds are like sponges—they tend to learn things faster and better the sooner they start. Also, your timing is perfect! The number of Spanish-language materials to make this experience easier is growing exponentially. The best way to start is by having a clear, organized plan as well as...Read More