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Spanish Schoolhouse Connections- They Start Early and Last Forever
By     |    May 14, 2023
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Spanish Schoolhouse Connections- They Start Early and Last Forever

As we end the school year with May’s festivities, we celebrate all the learning and the memories we’ve made!  The first day of school seems like just yesterday, as we got to know our students.  Now we reflect on all the ways they’ve grown – in maturity, social skills, academics, height, and more.  But there’s one thing that always stands out as we watch students move on to the next class […]

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Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)
By     |    Apr 5, 2023
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Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for fiestas!  A fun part of many Latino celebrations is the tradition of making and cracking cascarones.    The word cascarón comes from the Spanish word for shell, cáscara.  Cascarones are decorated eggshells that are filled with confetti or small treats.  They’re crushed above people’s heads to shower them with good luck or affection.  These festive confetti eggs are popular in […]

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Director Spotlight: Mary Tirado

Director Spotlight: Mary Tirado

Mary Tirado, director of Spanish Schoolhouse Creekside (near Tomball/The Woodlands) leads by example! The teachers she works with overflow with compliments when asked to describe her: caring and compassionate, thoughtful, responsible, inspiring, has a heart for children, upbeat, supportive, and a strong leader. She loves her job and brings her positive attitude and joy to her work every day! We chatted with Mary recently about her upbringing in Venezuela, her love of educating children, […]

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Day of the Dead – A Celebration of Life!
By     |    Oct 24, 2022
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Day of the Dead – A Celebration of Life!

  Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, gained new attention with the younger generation when the movie “Coco” came out a few years ago. We all recall this movie with its catchy songs, bright colors, and heartfelt message that brought out the best of the Mexican culture while giving us a glimpse into the meaning behind this tradition.  Although this early November holiday is familiar to many, […]

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Cheers to Coffee!
By     |    Sep 30, 2022
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Cheers to Coffee!

At this time of year, many Spanish Schoolhouse preschool parents arrive at school to the welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee! In some of our schools, this is sampling time for an annual fundraiser when students sell custom-roasted bags of Latin American coffee. Other SSH schools sell tamales (another popular Latin American treat) but since October 1 is International Coffee Day, we thought it would be a perfect focus for this […]

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¡Feliz Cumpleaños! Birthday Traditions in Latin America and Beyond!
By     |    Jun 13, 2022
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¡Feliz Cumpleaños! Birthday Traditions in Latin America and Beyond!

Birthdays are celebrated around the world!  But while singing a birthday song is almost universal, different countries have unique ways of celebrating the completion of another year. Read on for some fun and unusual birthday traditions in Latin America and beyond. 

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Director Spotlight – Rebeca Zambrano

Director Spotlight – Rebeca Zambrano

Friendly, supportive, strong, dedicated, positive, encouraging - these are just a few of the adjectives that describe Spanish Schoolhouse Rockwall owner and director, Rebeca Zambrano! Rebeca’s mission and passion are childhood education and sharing her cultural heritage. She couldn’t be prouder to be influencing generations of young learners! We chatted with Rebeca to learn more about her roots, her family of origin, and the family she has built through SSH.

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¿Cómo está el clima hoy?  Weather Expressions in Spanish
By     |    May 5, 2022
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¿Cómo está el clima hoy? Weather Expressions in Spanish

For our Spanish Schoolhouse preschoolers, the weather is an important concept we learn at Circle Time.  Seasons, calendars, and how to dress for the weather bring up fun conversations, especially when Texas sees unusual weather like our recent snowy winters! All sorts of vocabulary and weather expressions are introduced here. If you’re traveling in a Spanish-speaking country, it’s also handy to have a good grip on the lingo so you […]

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Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish tongue twisters can help improve pronunciation, accent, fluency, and muscle memory while producing a lot of laughs along the way!

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Exploring the Spanish Speaking World: ¡Vamos a las Islas Galápagos!
By     |    Feb 28, 2022
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Exploring the Spanish Speaking World: ¡Vamos a las Islas Galápagos!

We know Spanish Schoolhouse families love to expose their children to the world. If you’re looking for a travel adventure full of spectacular scenery, history, and unique wildlife in a Spanish-speaking country, take a little peek at the fascinating Galapagos Islands. 

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