Why a BCBA Recommends Ahvian The Creative™ ⭐⭐⭐ABA, Play & Social-Emotional Learning
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@ AATSP —the largest U.S. association for Spanish and Portuguese educators.
Presenting at 🌟
the 108th Annual AATSP Conference
The American Association of Teachers of Spanish
and Portuguese (AATSP)
—the largest professional organization in the United States dedicated to educators of Spanish and Portuguese.
Across three sessions, Ahvian The Creative™ bilingual series will explore how bilingual storytelling, creativity, and social-emotional learning come together to support meaningful language development. These presentations highlight practical, research-informed strategies designed to foster inclusive, engaging, and emotionally responsive learning environments.
📅 Save the Date:
July 8–11, 2026, Orlando, Florida
presenting…
Creativity Across Tenses: Social-Emotional and Bilingual Learning with Ahvian The Creative™
Our Conference Presentations
Creativity Across Tenses: Social-Emotional and Bilingual Learning with Ahvian The Creative™
This session explores how storytelling across past, present, and future narratives supports emotional awareness while strengthening language skills. Attendees will discover creative ways to integrate social-emotional learning naturally into language instruction across age groups and settings.
Bilingual Storytelling for Social-Emotional Growth: A Hands-On Approach with Ahvian The Creative™
A highly interactive session showcasing hands-on storytelling tools that support emotional expression, empathy, and communication. Participants will gain adaptable strategies that can be implemented in classrooms, therapy spaces, and community-based learning environments.
Playful Bilingual Storytelling: Ahvian The Creative™ as a Bridge Between Language Learning and SEL
This presentation focuses on play-based and multisensory storytelling as a bridge between language acquisition and social-emotional development. Attendees will learn how playful engagement builds confidence, connection, and comprehension for diverse learners.
🗣 Co-presenters:
Vanessa Cucalon,
B.Ed. Bilingual Specialist,
Pre-K Educator.
Conroe ISD Elementary School,
Houston, Texas
Karelia Carralero Corella, M.Sc., BCBA,
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Educator | Author
Tampa, Florida
Roxana,
Spanish Language Ambassador
Bilingual Specialist
Washington, Virginia
Why These
Sessions Matter?
Language development thrives when learners feel emotionally safe, seen, and inspired. These sessions demonstrate how creative storytelling can:
- Support social-emotional development alongside language learning
- Adapt to diverse environments including classrooms, therapy settings, and online learning
- Engage learners through visual, sensory, and narrative-based experiences
- Empower educators with practical tools that can be implemented immediately
At the heart of this work is the belief that creativity is a universal language—and that inclusive learning opens doors for every child.
Designed for Educational Professionals
These sessions are designed for professionals working across diverse educational and therapeutic settings, including:
- Language educators (K–12 and higher education)
- Dual-language and immersion program teachers
- Early childhood educators
- Occupational therapists and related specialists
- Online and hybrid learning professionals
- Educators and specialists interested in the intersection of language, creativity, and social-emotional learning
Join Us at AATSP 2026
We look forward to connecting with educators, specialists, and language advocates at the 108th Annual AATSP Conference in Orlando. Discover how Ahvian The Creative™ brings together storytelling, creativity, and social-emotional learning to support language development in meaningful and inclusive ways.
Because when learning feels joyful, connected, and human—language truly comes alive.
Mi intención es que cada libro sea una experiencia donde los niños puedan imaginar, sentir, crear y aprender en dos idiomas.
Esta serie bilingüe combina historias , actividades sensoriales y herramientas educativas diseñadas con expertos en educación y desarrollo infantil.
Meet Our Presenters
Mahiette Tarrago – Presenter
Founder of Ahvian The Creative™ | Award-Winning Author | Educator | Creative Director
Mahiette Tarrago is the creator of Ahvian The Creative™, an award-winning bilingual educational ecosystem designed to strengthen Spanish language development, social-emotional learning, creativity, and family engagement through storytelling and play. Inspired by her own family’s journey, she develops innovative educational resources that bring together educators, specialists, and families to create meaningful learning experiences for every child.
Vanessa Cucalon, Co-presenter
Early Childhood Educator | Preschool Specialist
Vanessa brings years of classroom experience in early childhood education, helping young learners build language, confidence, and emotional awareness through play-based instruction. As one of the educational professionals behind Ahvian The Creative™, she demonstrates practical ways teachers can integrate bilingual storytelling, hands-on activities, and social-emotional learning into everyday classroom experiences.
Karelia Carralero Corella, M.Sc., BCBA, Co-presenter
Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Educator | Author
With more than 30 years of experience in education, research, and behavior analysis, Karelia contributes her expertise in autism support, communication development, and family-centered practices to the Ahvian The Creative™ educational ecosystem. She helps bridge evidence-based behavioral strategies with bilingual, social-emotional, and play-based learning experiences that empower children, families, and educators.
Roxana Chaves, Co-presenter
Spanish Language Educator |
Online Learning Specialist
Roxana specializes in teaching Spanish to children through engaging, interactive, and culturally meaningful learning experiences. As one of the professionals behind Ahvian The Creative™, she integrates the bilingual books, games, and educational resources into her online classes, helping children around the world develop language skills, confidence, and a love for learning through storytelling and play.
Take a look at our presentation at one of the most prestigious literary events in the Spanish-speaking world—the FIL (feria internacional del libro) Guadalajara International Book Fair! Here, we connected with educators, families, and fellow creators to inspire a love of learning across cultures. ✨
Ahvian The Creative™ was born with the dream of supporting bilingualism, creativity, and socio-emotional development in children. The series combines bilingual stories, sensory activities, and educational tools designed with experts in education and child development. Each book is crafted to be an immersive experience, where children can imagine, feel, create, and learn in two languages.
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AhvianTheCreative: “Dreams”- Bilingual Reading & Activity Book 📒
$32.00 – $35.00Price range: $32.00 through $35.00
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