It is that time of year. Kids will dress up in their favorite costumes and go out and about trick or treating. Halloween can be a lot of fun for parents and kids. For a safe and fun Halloween, here are a few tips to think about this year. Make sure the costume is a good fit – When purchasing or making your child’s costume, keep in mind how the […]
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No Comments We are currently celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at all of our schools. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th – October 15th. On September 15th, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaraqua all celebrate their independence. Mexico celebrates its independence on the 16th while Chile celebrates its independence on the 18th of September. During this time, we will be celebrating Hispanics who have made an impact on […]
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Spanish Schoolhouse has now added school specific sites for each of its locations. This give you the opportunity to go straight to your local schools website, to learn a little about the school, the directors, the curriculum, see a few photos, and quickly look up the contact information. To signup for classes, you will still visit the main site. This can be done either through links on the school specific […]
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The summer Olympics are here! For the next few weeks, people will watch their favorite sports and cheer for their country. It is a very exciting time for those in the world of sports. The Olympics are also a great time to engage your child in learning about the world. Since the Olympics have representatives from so many countries, it is an opportunity for your child to see the many […]
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Summertime is upon us. It is time to enjoy the summer with the family. Warm weather, sunshine and lots of time on your kids hands now that school is out. If you are looking for something for your kids this summer, check out our Summer Camps. Our summer camps will iimmerse your child in the Spanish language and culture. Activities include crafts, games music and fun…all in the Spanish language […]
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A recent Wall Street Journal Blog article cited a study by Northwestern University researchers that links increased attention span to bilingual speaking people. Here is an excerpt from the article. Now, in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at Northwestern University for the first time have documented differences in how the bilingual brain processes the sounds of speech, compared with those who speak […]
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No Comments Learn the Language. Experience the Culture. Create the Future! If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a video worth? See for yourself the development of some of our students. Our children learn to master fine and gross motor skills, manners and social interaction and we help children gain independence with life skills. This difference is that it is done in Spanish! Check out our quick tour here. […]
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I know, we can talk all day long about our philosophies and what we think of Spanish Schoolhouse. But…what about what others say? Sometimes I’m leery of testimonials that are just written, as I wonder if there is a face behind the writing. What we’ve done for you is put together a video of real parents of our students. No, they aren’t actors and actresses or just pretty faces…they are […]
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No Comments Good Morning Texas! Yep, in March of 2009, Spanish Schoolhouse was on Good Morning Texas during the Dallas Kids Expo. You don’t want to miss out on seeing one of our Founding Owners, Vicki Williams, explain what Spanish immersion is about to Kristin Mitchell. We know if your child doesn’t go here, or you don’t have a friend’s kid that goes here, it is a little hard to believe.
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If you’re on this blog reading about Spanish Schoolhouse, you have probably already heard of the benefits of Spanish Schoolhouse. But, just in case you want to know OUR top 10 reasons, we have a video put together for you. There are plenty of preschools nearby for you to choose from for your precious darlings. However, choosing between them is not the easiest task. You want the best for your […]
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