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Book cover sneak peek of Camila and the Camera. Her Kickstarter campaign is launching soon!

Camila's Kickstarter Details

Help bring Camila's Book to Life in 2026!

Camila and the Camera's Kickstarter fundraiser is coming soon! With your help, we can bring Camila’s story to life this year.

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that allows creators to fund different projects like books, games, etc. Funds are raised directly through supporters in the community who want to back your project by selecting a rewards tier package (the product) for a future dated delivery.

All Kickstarters are all or nothing campaigns. Success means you will get your items, if not then no exchange of money or product happens.

Thank you for your trust and support. Please consider sharing this project with caring parents and childcare providers who believe books are powerful tools. — Author Rachel😍📚

Follow the author & Camila's Kickstarter here!

📚Tips for reading bilingual books📚

Tip 1

Read the book in your primary/native language first.

Tip 2

Read the book in the 2nd language next. Sound out familiar words.

Tip 3

Read both languages at a moderate pace when you feel more comfortable.

Tip 4

Match the English to Spanish words. Recognize cognates.

Tip 5

Pace yourself, try to re-read as often as possible.

🧩Cognitive Development Q&A's🧩

What is cognitive development?

A: Cognitive development is the process where humans acquire and organize information, where one thinks, reasons & problem solves.

What are the 4 stages of cognitive development?

  1. Sensorimotor Stage-Birth to 2 yrs
  2. Preoperational Stage-2yrs-7yrs
  3. Concrete Operational Stage-7yrs-11yrs
  4. Formal Operational Stage-12yrs & up

At what stage is child's development most active?

A: Between the 1st & 2nd stage by age three, a child's brain works twice as hard and is twice as active as an adult brain.

Can I play games with my infant/toddler?

A: Yes! Playing peek-a-boo teaches infants and toddlers about object permanence which is the cognitive realization that things exist and even when hidden from sight or touch.

At what age or stage do children learn the most language?

A: Kids are always learning but toddlers learn new words at an incredible rate, expanding their vocabulary massively between their first and second birthdays.

Does reading help with my toddler or preschooler development?

A: Yes! Reading builds crucial brain skills in toddlers and preschoolers by expanding memory, enhancing focus, and strengthening foundational language pathways.

🗣️Bilingual Q&A's🗣️

Will speaking 2 languages confuse my child?

A: No, it will not. Children are in the early stages of cognitive development. Children soak up languages best from birth to 3 years old. Optimal time is by age 8.

What age is best to introduce a 2nd language?

A: Experts believe preschool ages are best. The first 5 years of a child's development their brain's ability to learn a 2nd language is unmatched.

Which language do I teach my child first if I'm bilingual?

A: It's best to have children learn the language you are most fluent in or spoken most often in the home. Children can learn multiple languages at the same time but it is your choice on the timing or method.

Will 2 languages overwork my child's brain

A: No, it's actually a good brain workout. Learning two languages helps kids focus better and solve problems faster.

💡Tips to

Encourage & Motivate Kids!🏆

💡 Spark curiosity by having them explore surroundings and try new activities.

🙌 Praise them- Let them know how proud you are & what they have done right.

📱Reduce technology- encourage more hands on activities for fine motor skills

🧐 Include their interests- keep it top of mind and fun. Do they like cats, fruit, dinosaurs? Find small ways to make it a part of their next hands on activity.

🏆 Give rewards- Have stickers, new coloring books, or art supplies as motivation for doing well, helping out or when they learn something new!

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Include them in your everyday activities- going to the store?..- have them point out fruit, colors. Washing dishes?- have them tell you which one is a dish, a cup, a bowl.

Did you know❓

📖When you read to your children..📖

it helps you build a special bond. Reading for 30 minutes a day exposes them to almost 2 million words a year! You help them cultivate a life long love of reading. Reading refines their communication and social skills.

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