by Robin Moloney | Oct 28, 2020 | Childhood Education, Immersion Learning, Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
Spanish Schoolhouse is often compared to a family. But for SSH Castle Hills Director, Gaby Martinez del Rio, SSH means family in more ways than one! It’s not only warm and loving like a family – for Gaby, Spanish Schoolhouse is also a family...
by Michelle Gorman | Oct 14, 2020 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s explore some colorful and cultural papercrafts from Mexico. These handicrafts show not only the creativity of the Mexican people but serve as a link to the history and culture. You might be inspired to create a few...
by Robin Moloney | Sep 23, 2020 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
Have you ever seen the beautiful and layered artwork of Panamanian molas? Molas are colorful, layered fabric panels worn by one of Panama’s indigenous groups, the Kuna. Their unique designs and traditions behind them will fascinate you! Today, we learn about this...
by Michelle Gorman | Sep 14, 2020 | Childhood Education, Immersion Learning, Spanish Schoolhouse
You’ve done your research, checked the options, and decided to raise your child to be bilingual. If language immersion is new to you, chances are you had more than a few questions about the process. You’ve probably been questioned or cautioned by well-meaning friends...
by Michelle Gorman | Aug 20, 2020 | Childhood Education, Immersion Learning, Locations, Spanish Schoolhouse
It’s not called the “Novel” Coronavirus for nothing! When this virus hit, it brought all kinds of “novel” changes to our lives – like social distancing, face masks, and tons of hand-washing. We never could have guessed how life would change at home, work,...
by Michelle Gorman | Jun 4, 2020 | Latin Culture, Spanish Schoolhouse
Costa Rica means “rich coast” and if you’ve ever been there, you’ll know why that name was chosen. It is FULL of natural riches. Right in the middle of Central America, it’s nestled between Nicaragua and Panama with beautiful coasts on both the Pacific and Caribbean...