Student Engagement

Para KIDS! grows with students through bilingual literacy and leadership programs.

BRING US TO YOUR SCHOOL

Bilingual Education Assembly

Students are immersed in Latino and Hispanic culture through Spanish-English read-alouds, movement songs, charades, and hands-on crafts.

Perfect for Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month, Read Across America Day, and beyond.

Program Type: Classroom Visits, Assembly Performances
Grades: K–5th

Student Programs

Cultural Icons Series

Students learn about Latino and Hispanic icons in sports, entertainment, business, and media through hands-on projects.

 

Grades K - 5TH

Bilingual Book Club

Students discover a new bilingual book each week through interactive Spanish-English storytelling, thoughtful discussions, and hands-on activities.

 

Grades K - 5TH

Business Bootcamp Series

Students partner directly with local businesses to learn branding, storytelling, and business fundamentals.  

Grades 6TH - 12TH

Future Leaders Program

Through interactive activities and guided discussion, students discover what it means to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity.

Grades 6TH - 12TH

Our Impact

💛 4,000+ students empowered through learning
💛 Creating opportunities for Spanish-speaking and bilingual learners
💛 2,000+ homes enriched with bilingual books

Wall of Love

“This workshop was a fantastic opportunity for our students to develop their bilingual skills in a fun and interactive way!”

Jessica Morais  
Vice Principal
Newark Public Schools

“Daniela is an excellent speaker whose genuine, authentic approach and relatable life experiences enable her to connect with youth in a powerful and meaningful way.”
Ana Valle
Director of Bilingual, ESL & World Languages Union City Public Schools
“Daniela's professionalism, warmth, and enthusiasm made her program a memorable highlight of the day's festivities, and we look forward to partnering with her again.”
Yesenia Lopez 
Director
NJ Hispanic Research & Information Center
“Your visit sparked curiosity and joy, and we are grateful for the impact you made.”
Gina Schiano
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
LINK Community Charter School
"We had Para KIDS! at our career day and our students loved Daniela!! She shared the hope to our students!"

Erika Caceres
SST Coordinator
Newark Public Schools

“Daniela did a fantastic job creating a fun, welcoming, and interactive environment that kept everyone involved.”

Jill Prajapati
Program Associate
Project For Empty Space

As the manager of a public library in a diverse immigrant neighborhood, I see the importance bilingual education has on children every day. My library has been proud to host workshops with Para KIDS! because the make learning multiple languages engaging and fun and they celebrate the diversity of our community.

Karl Schwartz
Library Branch Manager
Van Buren Library

"Para KIDS! has been an invaluable partner in helping us engage children and families through bilingual education.Their programs empower young children and families to embrace their language, culture, and leadership potential with confidence."
Michelle Rivera
Director-Youth Development
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Dev.
"I highly recommend partnering with Daniela in implementing a bilingual (Spanish-English) workshop. Her communication, intentional engagement and passion with the children yielded a positive outcome. The children were engaged and happy. Simply a wonderful learning experience!"

Dana Kearny
Founder
Village Babies Daycare