Activities for babies and children

If you have not done so yet, the time has come to write the letter for Santa. If it is he who takes the gifts home for Christmas, we leave you seven letter models so you can choose the one you like best. You can download free and print on any printer. In the next few days we will also bring you some letter models to write to the Magi.

We have put in tree and already we begin to vibrate with the Christmas spirit of this time of the year. A good plan to make all together is a home theater with popcorn and choose beautiful movies with Christmas message to see with our children. We bring you some proposals of the streaming platforms with Christmas movies for all ages to watch as a family.

In addition to being a very fun activity, doing handicrafts as a family is a great opportunity to strengthen the bond between parents and children and also, to encourage the imagination of children and that, in turn, strengthen their manual dexterity. Therefore, and on the occasion of the upcoming dates, I want to share 21 DIY Christmas ideas that you can do with the children at home.

If you plan to visit Barcelona as a family or live here and do not know what to do on Christmas holidays without immersing yourself in the whirlwind of the consumerism typical of these parties, you will surely find our free plans to do with children in Barcelona useful. We include Christmas activities, but most of the options are valid throughout the year, although the schedule of activities may vary.

Whether facing Christmas holidays, in summer or at any other time of the year, the capital of Spain has indisputable incentives to plan a visit. If you plan a family trip to Madrid, we want to propose a series of free plans to do with children, which we have ordered alphabetically.

Christmas is closer every day and both at home and on the street, the Christmas spirit is already felt. From decoration to music and planning parties and meetings, many are already counting the days for the arrival of Christmas. A traditional and fun way to enjoy the wait is to do it with an advent calendar, and what better way to include children in this beautiful tradition.

Today is the eighth edition of the Day of the Libraries, a festive day for all lovers of reading and books, promoted by Cegal (Spanish Confederation of Guilds and Bookshop Associations), with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. Under the slogan "More life in each story", the day vindicates the recommendation capacity of the bookseller and bookstores as a space for cultural revitalization.

That cute elephant named Dumbo, who was separated from his mother and everyone laughed at at the circus, moved us all and seems willing to do it again from the big screen. The new version of Dumbo, which will be released on March 29, 2019, is directed by Tim Burtom (author among other films of the unforgettable 'Manostijeras'), and promises to make us cry even more than the original animated film.

Christmas is just around the corner, and many are already thinking about decorating, shopping or leisure activities to do with the kids on these dates. One of the plans chosen by more and more people is to make a family trip outside the country, to learn how they celebrate Christmas in other parts of the world.

Yesterday we knew the sad news of the death of Stan Lee, the father of many of Marvel's superheroes. Spiderman, Patrol X, Avengers, Daredevil or Dr. Strange are some of the heroes created by this comic artist and actor. We remind you of some famous films, based on their creations and with their expected cameos, as a tribute to this dreamy artist, who became a character himself.

Toy Story 3 was released in January 2010 and everything seemed to indicate that it would be the end of this animated story of toys that conquered our hearts. But a few months ago we were already anticipating what seemed an open secret: an approximate date for the fourth installment of the animated saga with Sheriff Woody and astronaut Buzzlightyear, among other famous toys.

We still can't see the whole short, just the trailer, and it has already managed to conquer us. It tells the true story of Ian, a nine-year-old boy, with chronic non-evolutionary encephalopathy (which influences his mobility and language), told by Sheila Graschinsky, his mother. It is a message full of love that mobilizes this mother and leads her to fight because the place in society that corresponds to her son is recognized.

The cold has entered fully, and outdoor plans are reduced at this time of year. On several occasions we have proposed leisure alternatives to enjoy an afternoon with the family, such as easy and fun crafts, reading stories, or cooking recipes to make with kids. But today we propose a film session without leaving home; a plan that never disappoints and that children live with great emotion if we accompany it with popcorn and special dinner.

Disney's universal icon, Mickey Mouse, first appeared on November 18, 1928 in 'Willy and the Steamboat' (Steamboat Willie). In these 90 years this nice mouse has become not only the pioneer of the Disney factory, but also the icon of millions of children. As a birthday gift, we tell you all its secrets.

Among the many family plans that we can make this fall, is watching a movie with our children, and if it can be one that conveys a message of teaching and positive values, much better. I have dared to make a selection of my best films grouped by age, although the classification is indicative, because nobody like parents to know the degree of maturity of our children when watching movies.

Whoever enters Harper Yeats's Instagram profile will find a photo of him with the entrance sign to each of the 50 states in the United States. To be exact, 47, because he still has three left to complete his journey: travel all before his six months. Because indeed this baby is only five months old and his parents intend to become part of the Guiness Book of Records as the youngest person to visit the United States.

If you are a fan of the universe created by J.K. Rowling or is one of your children, we give you one more reason to visit Madrid or take a magical tour of the Paseo de la Castellana. Until December 15 you can enjoy 'Madrid, Magic City', an initiative of Warner Bros Spain and the Madrid City Council.

The Perseids or "tears of San Lorenzo", are a spectacular rain of stars that occurs every year at the beginning of August, and that is especially visible in the northern hemisphere of our planet. This year, the Perseids will be much more visible than the previous year, since the period of maximum rhythm will coincide with the new moon, which guarantees greater darkness in the sky.

They are on vacation, we don't have to get up early tomorrow and the weather is good. There is no excuse to enjoy a magical family night! Tonight, starting at 9:15 p.m., we can see in Spain how the moon enters the gloom of the Earth until it takes on the appearance of a 'blood moon'. Or what is the same, a lunar eclipse where the moon will not disappear, but will take on an intense red (or brownish) color.

Summer vacations are to be enjoyed to the fullest, and to forget about homework during a season. Children deserve to rest, and need freedom to continue learning through play and discovery itself. And this is something that "Professor Manolo" also thinks, a third-grade teacher who has sent his students a particular list of tasks; all of them curious, fun and very educational.