Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Hola Amigos!
Welcome once again to Chalupa Chat.
I've been busy producing, writing, and hosting segments for KLRN Television's "A Place of Our Own" series.
www.klrn.org
I am learning so much about preparing young children under the age of five for school.
The program is bilingual and really reaches out to caregivers in non-traditional daycare (homes, relatives, neighbors).
At some point or another in our childhood, I think we all fell into that categoria.
One topic we covered is the issue of television viewing. How much should children watch?
The answer may surprise you. On average, studies show that U.S. children view about four hours of television a day!
They should be watching no more than one-and-a-half horas a day. Maximum!
In addition, parents/grownups/caregivers should make a real effort to watch television with their children and interact with them as they view their programas favoritos.
Analisa Barrera, a workshop presenter for KLRN's "Early On" Program, says we should all take advantage of a television station's program guide and create a T.V. watching menu for our kids.
Television can be a powerful learning tool for our children. But, it's a tool we need to use carefully, taking advice from los expertos in order to create a wonderful learning environment.
Hasta Pronto Amigos!!!
Sin mas,
Mario
http://www.klrn.org/Earlyon/EarlyOnParents/local.html
Spanish version : 1/29/07
English version 1/30/07
Welcome once again to Chalupa Chat.
I've been busy producing, writing, and hosting segments for KLRN Television's "A Place of Our Own" series.
www.klrn.org
I am learning so much about preparing young children under the age of five for school.
The program is bilingual and really reaches out to caregivers in non-traditional daycare (homes, relatives, neighbors).
At some point or another in our childhood, I think we all fell into that categoria.
One topic we covered is the issue of television viewing. How much should children watch?
The answer may surprise you. On average, studies show that U.S. children view about four hours of television a day!
They should be watching no more than one-and-a-half horas a day. Maximum!
In addition, parents/grownups/caregivers should make a real effort to watch television with their children and interact with them as they view their programas favoritos.
Analisa Barrera, a workshop presenter for KLRN's "Early On" Program, says we should all take advantage of a television station's program guide and create a T.V. watching menu for our kids.
Television can be a powerful learning tool for our children. But, it's a tool we need to use carefully, taking advice from los expertos in order to create a wonderful learning environment.
Hasta Pronto Amigos!!!
Sin mas,
Mario
http://www.klrn.org/Earlyon/EarlyOnParents/local.html
Spanish version : 1/29/07
English version 1/30/07
Monday, January 29, 2007
Buenos Dias!!!
Hope everyone is doing great.
Today marks the resumption of Chalupa Chat.
Some updates, primero. I am currently producing and hosting a series of stories for KLRN Television (San Antonio, Texas).
These local reports are for their national show called "A Place of Our Own/Los Ninos en su Casa"
The stories are specially designed for caregivers in non-traditional daycare situations so they can better prepare their children for school.
The bilingual programs are an excellent way to find out about health, nutrition, and exercise and I hope you get to watch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
http://www.klrn.org/Earlyon/EarlyOnParents/local.html
I am very excited to report that my book, "The Chalupa Rules" continues to prompt wonderful e-mails and responses from readers all over the country. Mil Gracias for that a todos ustedes!!!
Also, look for the February edition of "Scene in S.A." monthly magazine. In this special issue, I tell of the story of growing up on the South Side of San Antonio.
In the days to come I will resume posting samples of Chalupa Rules and insights into life as a Latino en los Estados Unidos.
So come, join me. These contributions are in English but contain enough self-translating Spanish that you can learn a new language along the way!
Hasta Manana!!!
Sin mas,
Mario
Hope everyone is doing great.
Today marks the resumption of Chalupa Chat.
Some updates, primero. I am currently producing and hosting a series of stories for KLRN Television (San Antonio, Texas).
These local reports are for their national show called "A Place of Our Own/Los Ninos en su Casa"
The stories are specially designed for caregivers in non-traditional daycare situations so they can better prepare their children for school.
The bilingual programs are an excellent way to find out about health, nutrition, and exercise and I hope you get to watch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
http://www.klrn.org/Earlyon/EarlyOnParents/local.html
I am very excited to report that my book, "The Chalupa Rules" continues to prompt wonderful e-mails and responses from readers all over the country. Mil Gracias for that a todos ustedes!!!
Also, look for the February edition of "Scene in S.A." monthly magazine. In this special issue, I tell of the story of growing up on the South Side of San Antonio.
In the days to come I will resume posting samples of Chalupa Rules and insights into life as a Latino en los Estados Unidos.
So come, join me. These contributions are in English but contain enough self-translating Spanish that you can learn a new language along the way!
Hasta Manana!!!
Sin mas,
Mario
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Hola Amigos!!!
Long time no talk.
Lots of exciting changes and updates to report coming up as the Chalupa Chat resumes on Monday January 29th!!!
See you then,
Sin mas,
Mario
Long time no talk.
Lots of exciting changes and updates to report coming up as the Chalupa Chat resumes on Monday January 29th!!!
See you then,
Sin mas,
Mario
