As much as we try to shield our children from news headlines that may be upsetting, natural disasters such as the recent tornadoes in Texas are reminders that life can be unpredictable. Emergency situations can be scary for children. As parents and educators, we can help to prepare them should the unexpected happen. Introducing children to emergency responders is one way we can help to de-mystify them and make children […]
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2 Comments This year, we are celebrating 20 years of language, love, and learning at Spanish Schoolhouse. Anniversaries are a time to reflect on where we’ve been, and at SSH, we’ve been taking a walk down memory lane. We are so proud to have educated over 15,000 students! We reached out to some of our early students to see how language learning in early childhood has impacted them as they continue on to middle school, high school, and even college!
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No Comments As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, the three Spanish Schoolhouse founders recently gathered at our corporate office in Plano, Texas, to reflect on the past two decades. Memories of the early days brought about nostalgic smiles and touching stories as they looked back on the highlights over the years. Here is the story of Spanish Schoolhouse – then and now! Planting the First Seed The language immersion process is […]
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No Comments “🎵 ¡Hola amigos! ¿Como está usted? Estoy muy feliz de verlo a usted.” 🎵🎵 Every day at Spanish Schoolhouse, we work to create a cultural experience for our students and their families. One way we achieve this is through music. Come at any time of day and you’ll hear teachers singing, dancing, and putting fun motions to popular Latin nursery rhymes. Even at naptime you’re likely to hear soft lullabies […]
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“They’re only in preschool! Why do they need to wear uniforms?!” If you’re a new SSH parent, this thought may have crossed your mind. It can certainly be fun dressing preschoolers (or watching what they choose on their own). However, shopping for outfits they’ll agree to wear and then convincing them to wear them on cue can be challenging! School uniforms may have pros and cons, but after years of […]
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No Comments If you’re new to language immersion, you likely have a few questions, curiosities, or even fears about the process. After 20 years in the language learning business, we’ve got you covered with the answers you need to know about the wonderful journey you and your child are about to begin. ¿Qué?/What? What Exactly is Spanish Immersion? It’s not so mysterious! Immersion simply means being surrounded by a language so it […]
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No Comments ¿Sabias qué? Did you know? Every summer, we offer various camp themes for our campers to dive into! They participate in fun activities, learning new facts and vocabulary for each theme. Our Amazon Rainforest camp theme is always a favorite! With a little imagination, we can take campers on a rainforest adventure all from the comfort of our own schools. As we “fly” over the Amazon, we show children why […]
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No Comments The lights are dimmed, the audience is packed with proud parents, and you hear those magic words, “¡Música Maestro!” As the Welcome Song begins, our students excitedly make their way up the aisles waving their hands. The words of the song invite the audience into the experience! “Ha llegado el momento de empezar el show. Si cantamos, si bailamos, será para vos. Encontramos un amigo en cada canción. Es hora […]
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1 Comment As educators, we have the opportunity to see the potential in each student. We are able to guide them in fun and loving ways toward learning lifelong skills. At Spanish Schoolhouse, it is our mission is to prepare children for academic excellence while exposing them to the Spanish language and culture. We do this in a positive learning environment where we inspire children to be global citizens. To achieve these […]
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4 Comments A Leader with Heart The first thing you notice when you meet SSH Coppell director Jennifer Granadillo is her smile! It comes from deep within and radiates the positivity with which she greets each day. And it’s contagious! Just try not to smile after being welcomed into Spanish Schoolhouse by Jennifer. It’s nearly impossible! Let’s Learn a Little Bit More About Her! Jennifer is a proud native of Caracas, Venezuela. […]
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