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Mexican Hot Chocolate! As the season cools into winter, Mexican Hot Chocolate is the perfect way to warm-up your afternoon. We chose this recipe because all of the ingredients are readily available in any grocery store and it’s one that your kids can participate in! The word “chocolate” comes from the Aztec word “xocolatl,” which […]

You have been invited by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the U.S. Department of State to participate in the 11th annual International Education Week this November 15th – 19th. Schools around the States and the world will be celebrating the importance of an international education. “All of us share this world for but a […]

The centennial celebration of Mexico’s Revolution is quickly approaching. How are you planning on introducing this significant, cultural event to your Spanish class? Here is a quick review of the legendary characters and the roles they played. The Mexican Revolution officially started November 20th, 1910 when Francisco I. Madero escaped from prison and declared that […]

¡Feliz Día de los muertos! Depending on your situation, you may or may not have the resources or desire to plan a big celebration, yet bringing a culture to life through studying its holidays is an exciting diversion from the typical school day. Here is a simple, innocent way to introduce Día de los muertos […]

Learning a second language at an early age has many, many benefits including: Having a positive effect on intellectual growth. Enriching and enhancing a child’s mental development. Giving students more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening. Improving a child’s understanding of his/her native language. Giving a child the […]

We are excited to be working on new activities for you to access through Quia.com Your students will be able to review and practice key vocabulary with fun activities hosted online. Try this activity and let us know what you think! ¿Cómo estás? Matching Game

It is clear that attaining proficiency in a significant world language greatly improves a one’s ability to cooperate and communicate with a whole new group of people. This can open up new personal, professional and significant opportunities. As the world becomes increasingly connected, those who are able to work alongside people from different cultures are […]

Here we are at Seaside, along the beautiful Oregon Coast to show off the Calico Spanish curriculum at the COSA (Confederation of Oregon School Administrators) conference. “We are talking with teachers and school administrators about how Calico Spanish provides students and teachers access to interactive Spanish language learning. We’re also displaying our resources so that […]

The Calico Spanish curriculum that lays a solid first-year foundation of Spanish language learning for children ages 5-12. Our fun approach and interactive methods encourage kids to pursue language learning with enthusiasm, setting them up for success as they pursue language acquisition throughout their lives. The comprehensive Calico Spanish Teacher’s Manual gives teachers access to […]

Kids learn how to make comparisons and describe the world around them starting with learning opposites. Being able to organize new vocabulary in the context of contrasting descriptive words quickens the learning process tremendously. In the Calico Spanish Curriculum, opposites are portrayed with engaging graphics to make learning fun and easy.