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Today, the LBBC is proud to announce the birth and launch of our sister blog, Mommy Maestra.
Our greatest passion is the education of our children. For years, I have written on this subject over at Mi Cielito Lindo. And the LBBC was created out of a perceived need. Too often, we read about the failure of Latino children to successfully achieve a college - or even a high school - education. Over and over we are told of how nuestros niños are failing to compete and are falling behind.
To successfully raise children who enjoy learning and commit to completing a college education, parents must be involved EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. We are our children's support system and we must learn to encourage, help, explain, cheer and listen. Our child's success is dependent upon us. The alternative is not acceptable.
A year ago, my familia embarked on an awesome journey: Homeschooling. Our choice was prompted by the fact that the county in which we currently live is considered a failed school district. It is a real mess. And though I had no real desire to be a teacher, my children's education took a higher priority.
When I began this journey last year, I was frustrated to discover a limited amount of homeschooling materials and resources available for bilingual or bicultural families. Occasionally, I stumble upon some great resources through my work on the LBBC, but it really has taken a lot of digging to find good information.
So after talking with various amigas, the idea for Mommy Maestra was born.
The goal of this blog is not how to teach your children Spanish (there are already plenty of blogs and websites for that), but rather to share with you ideas and educational resources in English and Spanish that are available for those of you raising bilingual children.
Regardless of whether or not you are homeschooling your children, I hope that you will find information and ideas that help you to encourage their love of learning or to supplement their education. No one will care more for your children than you will. So take their futures seriously and get involved now!
I hope you will visit me over at Mommy Maestra and share your thoughts and ideas.
Con mucho cariño,
~Monica
2 comments:
I am SO excited to see your new blog. I had no idea that you were homeschooling. We will be starting our official bilingual homeschool soon and it is so hard to find resources. My boys already speak Spanish so we do not need the "learn Spanish" resources.
Yay!
I hope you find some useful information there, Adriana. And I hope you will please share with us your own ideas and discoveries.
Abrazos,
~Monica
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