by Gabby Jones | May 14, 2023 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
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,...
by Michelle Gorman | Apr 5, 2023 | Fun With Programs, Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
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...
by Robin Moloney | Mar 7, 2023 | Childhood Education, Immersion Learning, Latin Culture, Locations, Spanish Schoolhouse
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...
by Robin Moloney | Oct 24, 2022 | Latin Culture
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...
by Michelle Gorman | Sep 30, 2022 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
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...
by Robin Moloney | Jun 13, 2022 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
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. ...