March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate I bought the wonderful book, LATINITAS: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers by Juliet Menéndez. My little latinita was excited to get a book that celebrated Latinas like her and had even more fun reading some words in Spanish and Portuguese. The book is primarily written in English but […]
Now that you have diversified your bookshelves, don’t forget to diversify your children’s music. Just like seeing and learning experiences of others through literature, you can also sing along with a diverse track list. When I started my blog in 2015, I had the idea of using Hip Hop music to teach my kids simple […]
Healthy Hip Hop I have been a fan of Healthy Hip Hop since is was the first cd I bought in 2016 under Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg (click here to check that music out). And I am even more excited how they have elevated the game for children’s hip hop music. Healthy Hip Hop […]
One of my favorite science experiments to do is Elephant Toothpaste. It is not super complicated and you do not need to be an expert chemist to complete it. Plus, any child’s reaction is always priceless to watch. Every time I do this experiment, my kiddos get super excited and a little nervous each time […]
Of course the first time I saw this book cover, I immediately thought of my precious daughter! The fiery red hair and beautiful curls are an exact match for my lil firecracker. An added bonus is the story line. If there was a book that ever represented my sweet girl, this is IT! However, I […]
If you are looking for a fun book that share scientific facts, DO DOODLEBUGS DOODLE is the book for you! This book written by Corrine Demas and Artemis Roehig asks a super silly question about an insect that will have your little ones laughing and very engaged. This silly question is accompanied with a comical […]
We received the FAO Schwartz- The Ultimate Science Kit for Christmas this year. I am a huge science nerd so I was super excited when my daughter opened this gift and exclaimed “Santa was on point this year!” The inner geek in me wanted to jump and dance with happiness, however I played the cool, […]
It has been a loooooooong time since I have done a freestyle friday…..and I stopped because I thought they were getting a little rant like and complaining… so as I read through some of my previous ones, I was like that is not Maya in real life. I try not to complain about things and […]
February marks the beginning of Black History Month! In my house, I start discussing Black History Month during the Dr. King holiday. The schools are incorporating Dr. King’s legacy into my children’s lessons, so it’s a great segue into a broader discussion into Black History. To have some added fun, we completed this art canvas […]
