Although I didn't grow up watching Sesame Street, I always knew I wanted to expose my kids to the wonderful, entertaining and educational program. Nothing made me happier than finding out that they were going to add an additional Latino character to their regular cast last fall and Mando has not disappointed.
But I've also been very grateful to see many Latino celebrity guests on Sesame Street, especially the ones that I can play over and over again to help my children with their Spanish. Check out the videos below and be ready to be surprised by some old school ones, including the one with Ricky Martin as a teen!
Read more ¿Qué más?: 5 Key tips to raise biligual kids
1. Lupita Nyong'o teaches kids the word reír
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bzyJIo23C4
2. Romeo Santos sings "Quiero ser tu amigo"
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM1jK8viuOI
3. Juanes teaches kids the words manos, cabeza, and pies and while singing "Muévete"
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CzCJgsLoHI
4. Sofia Vergara teaches kids the word baile
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J17C1Vd3RRc
5. José Feliciano sings Arroz con leche
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szuQ-cZYZBo&list=PL88726A5A6E7467AA&index=6
6. Gloria Estefan sings a bilingual "Sing a Song" with Rosita
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=453qY0cr7-s
7. Last, but definitely not least, Menudo (including a super young and cute Ricky Martin) teaches kids the word agua and sings a bilingual "Gotta Get on Movin"
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8r8y1oMdjA
