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Wreaths Across America Announces its Free TEACH Lesson Plans are Now in Spanish
Spanish lesson plans ensure that even more students can access educational resources. COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – September 18, 2025 – Wreaths Across America (WAA) is excited to announce that many of its TEACH Programs’ FREE lesson plans are now available for download in Spanish! This launch comes just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), a time to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Mexico and Chile celebrating their independence days shortly after (Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively). The WAA…
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Meal Time & Language Time: Using Food Themes to Teach Spanish Naturally
Picture this: It’s dinnertime. Your kids are buzzing around the kitchen, asking what’s for dinner, sneaking tastes, and begging to stir the sauce. Now imagine that same scene… but in Spanish. “¿Qué es eso?” one asks, pointing at the tomatoes. “¡Tomates!” you reply, grinning. Suddenly, your kitchen becomes a Spanish classroom — without anyone even realizing they’re learning. That’s the beauty of teaching Spanish through food. It’s fun, natural, and fits right into your everyday life. No flashcards, no battles, no “sit down and study” meltdowns. Just real words in real life. Here’s how to get started: 1. Name What You See (and Eat!) Start with simple food words: pan (bread),…
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The Best Red Wines For Cozying Up
How do you define the seasons? All of us have our own way. Some use ecology, and are guided by the activity of plants. Others use the calendar, where the seasons change along with the pages of the twelve months. Temperature, too, can offer a guide. The onset of winter is revealed when the shrinking mercury’s refusal to rise signifies a shift from ‘Winter is coming’ to ‘Winter is here’. Of all these methods, temperature may be the one felt the most. The Allure of the Fireplace Opposites attract. Being the opposite of what surrounds you is alluring. One may enjoy being dry and indoors, listening to the patter of…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
