Help Kiki Fly!

Kiki is determined to take flight and she’s going to give it all she’s got!

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• printed activity sheets
• crayon or pencil

WHAT TO PRACTICE

Help your child learn directions as they move through the maze.

NOTE TO GROWNUPS

In Kiki Can, Kiki tries and fails many times before finally flying high. As they find their way through the maze and encounter dead ends, talk to your child about determination and grit through Kiki’s journey from ground to sky. Did she give up when others told her she couldn’t make her dreams come true? What about when her plans didn’t work?

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TAGS

• Animals
• Art
• Customs
• Food
• Geography
• History
• Music & Dance

Ask a Bilingual Expert

Raising a bilingual child? On this page, our very own Director of Learning Design and Efficacy, Sophia Espinoza, addresses some of the most common questions, concerns, and curiosities around the benefits of bilingualism. Get the scoop below!

Sophia Espinoza is a career educator and curriculum designer with seven years of experience teaching in private and independent schools across the country. She is an expert in 21st-century education, including technologically-powered personalization, multilingual and multicultural curriculums, and social-emotional learning.

Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):

1. What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?
   I always encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible. Use the Spanish you know, even if you may need to speak Spanglish. Try to find ways to fill the gaps in your language knowledge, through apps, books, and music.

2. Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?
   Parents need to remember that children will learn English; it’s important to give kids as much education in the home in Spanish.

3. How can my child learn language through play?
   Pretend play is crucial for developing social and cognitive skills. Combine it with learning a new language to spark eagerness in your child.

4. What are the social and cultural benefits of bilingualism?
   Learning a new language goes hand in hand with learning about that language’s culture, creating children who have increased empathy and better perspective-taking.

5. What are common misconceptions about raising bilingual children?

• Learning two languages can be confusing, but it can actually strengthen a child’s language mastery.
• Bilingual children do not struggle academically; their knowledge is just spread across languages.

What are some strategies for raising bilingual children?

1. Start early: Babies’ brains can learn languages easier.
2. Stick with it: Maintain the use of the native language at home.
3. Make it Joyful: Incorporate enjoyable media in the target language to raise interest.

By focusing on these strategies, you can effectively support your child in their bilingual journey.