Our Vision, Mission and Promise
Rooted in Culture. Connected Through Advocacy. Growing Through Education.
We help families and educators understand systems, build confidence, and take aciton that supports every student's success.
*Advocacy is a collaborative and educational process--not legal represenation and not a replacement for school services.
I’m Mrs. G — Minnie Flores, an educator, literacy advocate, and founder of Raíces y Growth Ed. My work is rooted in lived experience, professional training, and a deep belief that families deserve clear information, respectful support, and access to educational opportunities without intimidation or confusion.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with students and families navigating complex school systems—often witnessing how language barriers, lack of transparency, and limited access to information can impact a child’s educational experience. Those experiences shaped my commitment to advocacy that is collaborative, culturally responsive, and centered on the child.
Raíces y Growth Ed was created to support families in understanding processes, preparing for important conversations, and making informed decisions that align with their child’s needs. This work is not about replacing schools, but about ensuring families feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way
Palabras con Familia: Project Pages Reading Club
A family-first reading & writing club with Mrs. G
Palabras con Familia: Project Pages Reading Club is a family-centered reading and writing program for children (around 2nd–6th grade) and the grown-ups who love them.
Instead of traditional tutoring, we focus on projects, community, and family involvement:
- 📚 Kids read a book alongside a caring adult (parent, grandparent, tío/tía, older sibling, family friend).
- 🎨 Families complete simple, meaningful project pages together—posters, comics, character maps, alternate endings, and more.
- 💻 Once a week, kids join a virtual “show and tell” session with Mrs. G to share their projects, practice reading and writing skills, and receive gentle, strengths-based support.
This club is especially for:
- Children who need extra support or confidence in reading and writing
- Families who want to help but don’t always know how
- Caregivers looking for a positive, culturally responsive, judgment-free space
What’s included
- Weekly 60-minute Zoom session with Mrs. G
- Book-based project page assignments you can complete at home together
- Short mini-lessons on reading and writing strategies
- Guided questions and check-ins to deepen comprehension
- A supportive community of families walking this journey together
- Occasional in-person family meetups (Peter Piper Pizza, parks, jump parks, and more) to celebrate our readers and writers 🌱
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Palabras con Familia — Cohort 4 Bundle (Family + Educator)
$80.00
Educator Class, Family Class, and Student Class with Toolkit: The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia: Cohort 4 (Educator)
$65.00
Cohort 4: Educator Companion (Creative, Figurative & Analytical Writing) mirrors the student weeks with mini-lesson framing, guided practice ideas, differentiation (3–5 vs 6–8), and feedback stems you can use in conferences.
This cohort is built for educators who want to teach figurative language, symbolism, and theme in a way that feels culturally relevant and engaging — using “pop culture as a bridge” and short, accessible mentor texts.
Best for: Grades 3–8 teachers, tutors, and literacy leaders
Includes: Weekly mini-lessons + differentiation + conferring stems + simple rubric options
Works well for: Small groups, writing workshop, enrichment, after-school, and tutoring sessions
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia — Program License + 2026 Preview Access (Cohorts 1–4)
$299.00 - $2,500.00
Palabras con Familia — Program License + 2026 Preview Access (Cohorts 1–4)
Purchase includes a license to use the Palabras con Familia literacy program and access to our Program Preview Page, featuring Cohorts 1–4 (Kids, Family, and Educator versions) for grades 3–8.
This is an early-access preview created to help families, educators, tutors, and partners explore what’s coming in 2026. As the program expands, this preview page will be updated to include new releases — including our upcoming game-based cohort once it launches.
What’s included in this purchase:
・Program Preview Page access (Cohorts 1–4 overview + program structure)
・License for use based on your selected tier/headcount
・Early updates as new cohorts, toolkits, and the game-based cohort are released
License notes:
・Single Classroom License: up to 30 headcount
・School/Organization License: starts at 100 headcount (partnership license)
This learning experience is independent and not affiliated with any TV network, streaming service, publisher, or franchise.SelectQuantity
Cohort 4 — Family Bundle (Kids + Family)
$50.00
Cohort 4: Family Bundle (Kids + Family) includes both the Kids Hub and the Family Companion so families can learn together.
Students complete the weekly lessons and writing products, while families use the companion prompts to support discussion, reflection, and confidence — without taking over the writing. This is perfect for households that want a structured routine and a shared learning experience.
Includes: Kids Hub + Family Companion
Best for: Families who want both the student lessons and the parent support tools in one purchaseQuantity
Cohort 3 - Bundle (Educator)
$65.00
Educator Class with Toolkit: The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.
Palabras con Familia: Cohort 4 (adults)
$15.00
Cohort 4: Family Companion (Creative Writing) is designed to help families support student writing without taking over.
You’ll get simple conversation prompts, question stems, and “what NOT to do” reminders so your child’s voice stays theirs. This companion makes it easy to guide meaningful discussions about symbolism, theme, and figurative language — while keeping the work student-owned.
Best for: Families supporting Grades 3–8
Includes: Weekly guiding questions + encouragement prompts + reflection support
Golden rule: If you feel tempted to rewrite, pause and ask a question instead.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia: Cohort 4 (kids)
$25.00
Cohort 4: Creative, Figurative & Analytical Writing (Kids) is a 4-week, self-paced writing experience that helps students learn how to “read” visuals, lyrics, and poetry for meaning — then create their own original piece.
Students will practice figurative language, imagery, symbolism, theme, and voice using pop culture as a bridge (including K-pop Demon Hunters) plus a choice-based anchor text. By the end, students will publish a creative piece (poem / lyric-style writing / creative response) and write a short Artist’s Statement explaining their meaning and craft choices.
Best for: Grades 3–8 (scaffolded to grow with your child)
Includes: Weekly lessons + clear weekly products + optional share/publish moment
Note: Independent learning experience (not affiliated with any franchise/network)
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Cohort 3 Bundle - Family + Educator
$80.00
Educator Class, Family Class, and Student Class with Toolkit: The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.
Cohort 3 Bundle - Family
$50.00
Family Class and Student Class with Toolkit: The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.
Palabras con Familia: Family Bundle Cohort 2
$65.00
Child Course + Parent Companion + Resource Toolkit
Bundle Price: $65
Everything a family needs to support confident writers at home. This bundle mirrors your Family Membership value and keeps pricing consistent across offerings
Palabras con Familia — Cohort 3 (Kids)
$25.00
Media Literacy + Informational Writing is a 4-week, self-paced, family-guided course where students learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions, spot online “red flags,” check whether a source is credible, take clean research notes, and turn real information into clear informational writing. By the end, students will publish a 1–2 page informational piece with headings and evidence, plus a simple “Source Check” page showing where their facts came from.Quantity
Palabras con Familia — Family Companion (Cohort 3)
$15.00
Palabras con Familia — Family Companion (Narrative & Storytelling) is a 4-week, self-paced guide designed to help adults support their child’s writing without taking over. Families focus on conversation, questioning, and encouragement as students plan, draft, revise, and publish a narrative. This companion provides weekly prompts, coaching questions, and “what not to do” reminders so the child’s voice stays theirs—while families build confidence in supporting literacy at home.Quantity
Palabras con Familia: Cohort 3 (Educator)
$65.00
This Educator Companion mirrors the student weeks and provides mini-lesson framing, guided practice, differentiation (3–5 vs 6–8), and feedback stems for media literacy and informational writing. Educators will support students as they listen, watch, and read across multiple text types, then produce an Informational Explanation and a Reflection rooted in evidence, clarity, and community connection.Quantity
Palabras con Familia — Cohort 2 (Educators): Narrative Facilitation
$35.00
An educator-ready facilitation guide aligned to narrative writing skills, with mini-lesson framing, guided practice, differentiation for grades 3–8, and feedback stems—built to support self-paced or classroom use.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Family + Educator Literacy Bundle
$95.00
One bundle. Two perspectives. Stronger writers everywhere.
This bundle includes both the family and educator courses plus the writing toolkit—supporting literacy at home and in the classroom through thoughtful, culturally rooted instruction.
License: One household or one classroom use only. Materials may not be shared, resold, or redistributed. For expanded licensing, please contact us.
Palabras con Familia — Cohort 2 (Kids): Narrative Writing
$25.00
A 4-week, self-paced narrative writing cohort for grades 3–8. Students plan, draft, revise, and publish a story with strong voice, details, and meaning—designed to be completed with a supportive adult.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia — Cohort 2 (Family): Narrative Companion
$15.00
A family-friendly companion that mirrors the student weeks with discussion prompts, question stems, and “support without taking over” tips—so families can confidently guide writing at home.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia — Cohort 2 Bundle (Family + Educator)
$45.00
Includes both the Family Companion and Educator Facilitation guide for Cohort 2—perfect for caregivers, tutors, and educators supporting narrative writing growth.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.Quantity
Palabras con Familia: Voice & Claim
$20.00
$35.00
Ages 8–14 · Family-Guided · Self-Paced
Price: $35
A 4-week, self-paced writing course designed for children to build confidence in opinion and argumentative writing through shared reading, discussion, and guided practice. This course is meant to be completed with a trusted adult — no videos, no rushing, no pressure.
Includes weekly lessons, discussion prompts, and student-friendly activities.Quantity
Palabras con Familia: Educator Bundle
$65.00
Educator Course + Toolkit
Price: $120 (Individual Educator License)
A complete entry-level instructional package for educators ready to implement culturally responsive, discussion-driven writing instruction. Ideal for individual teachers, pilot classrooms, or educators exploring future PD.
This product includes an individual educator license. Campus, district, and group licenses available upon request.
The educator toolkit and course are licensed for individual educator use unless a school, campus, or district license is purchased. Materials may be used in your own classroom but may not be redistributed, shared, or uploaded to shared drives without written permission.
