I am a mother and a middle school Spanish teacher. With my little boys at home and my students at school, I feel that I am a teacher all day. In my sons’ eyes, I, their mother, am their first educator, and through my husband and me, they are learning about the world around them. One of the most important things I want for them is to be able to communicate in Spanish. They are my inspiration for this book. I was born in the United States from a Dominican father and a Mexican mother. They have always taught me to embrace my culture and I thank them for the beautiful upbringing they have given me. I love everything about the Spanish language and its culture. I truly believe that introducing any language at an early age is crucial for language development. I also believe that children are more open to learning a language if what they are learning is familiar to them. That’s why Mis Actividades Favoritas - En Casa is based on their most familiar place - home.