To celebrate Frida Kahlo's birthday July 6th, we are providing you with some Frida facts! Check out our collection of Frida books here! 1. She surrounded herself with exotic pets and included them in her paintings. 2. A tragic vehicle...
June is Pride Month! Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots which sparked the gay rights movement. Pride Month also celebrates the LGBTQ+ culture and their members' contributions to society. It's important that we represent all students in our classrooms. Here are...
Just like teaching students about mental health is important, it's important for teachers to take care of their own mental health. Teachers need to be mentally healthy to help them be the best they can be. Read on for some tips...
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in six youth aged 6–17 experiences a mental health disorder each year. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a great opportunity for teachers to address their student's mental...
March is Women's History Month! Did you know that Women's History Month wasn't created until Public Law 100-9 passed in 1987 declaring it the month of March? If you are looking for some ideas or resources here is a list....
While we HOPE you are including black history and black narratives in your classroom throughout the year, it is also important to recognize February (yes the shortest month of the year) is Black History Month. Do you know WHY February...
At Books del Sur we recognize that teacher's do whatever it takes to ensure their students get the best resources. While we are not vendors with Donor's Choose you can still access our unique collections with a Donors...
El día viernes 29 de octubre a las 11 AM CST nos reuniremos con la escritora Paulina Jara para escuchar su narración del cuento La princesa Zanahoria. Este es el link de Zoom para unirte a la charla: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89239744749?pwd=UzlUeEozaHNGK0QxTVlRTjBzanJ3dz09 Paulina...
¿Dónde naciste? En la ciudad de Rancagua en el año 1970, una ciudad cercana a Santiago, la capital de Chile; famosa por la mina El Teniente, la mina de cobre subterránea más grande del mundo. ¿Dónde vives? Actualmente vivo en...
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our very popular Author Talk series!
Using authentic (i.e. untranslated) Spanish texts can be daunting, especially if the author comes from a country or culture other than your own. Don’t let your discomfort stop you! Spanish-speakers are an incredibly diverse group of people; their dialects, historical contexts, and cultures vary greatly from one region to the next. Exposing our young readers to this diversity through literature will benefit them greatly and we as teachers need to step up to the task of doing it well!
Here are some of our favorite strategies for making the most of an authentic Spanish text with U.S. bilingual students.
