It’s finally here, the first week of school! During the summer, you and your little ones have built excitement about starting preschool. You may have driven by your school in anticipation, perhaps bought a new lunch box or backpack, and attended Meet the Teacher day. Despite your efforts to make school sound like a new adventure, you may be faced with a burst of tears and cries of, “Mommy/Daddy, don’t […]
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No Comments Are you considering a language immersion experience for your preschooler? Or maybe you’ve registered for this fall and can’t wait?! Or perhaps you have a baby and are just exploring what is out there for language preschools? Language immersion is a unique experience and many families ask, “How can you throw my child into a class with a language he/she has never heard before? Won’t he/she be confused?” Of course, […]
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No Comments Every year, we survey currently enrolled families about their opinions of our programs and ways we can improve. We also survey parents of students who’ve graduated to ask about their transition to elementary school. We beam with pride when we hear the success stories, and we take very seriously any suggestions for improvement. Here’s a quick look at the survey results and a few of the changes we have made […]
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We are getting ready for summer fun, Latin style! Preschool and Kindergarten academics give way to exciting topics like cowboys, ecology, beaches, and Latin festivals! We’ll dive into each themed camp, learning interesting facts and related vocabulary, all in Spanish, of course! Take a peek! Your child can fly away to the Amazon and learn about pink dolphins, macaws, and moonflowers in our Treasures of the Rainforest camp, explore gauchos, […]
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No Comments Language immersion programs are popping up all over the U.S., immersing children in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and more. What’s fueling this demand? A growing body of research shows that bilingualism gives children awesome lifetime benefits, regardless of the language! Read on for some research results, plus some real-world examples from Spanish Schoolhouse students! It’s a Small World Anyone who has traveled to a foreign country without learning the language […]
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No Comments Handwriting Without Tears® (HWT) is a fun, multisensory program to help children develop fluent, legible handwriting as an automatic, mastered skill. The system behind it was created over 30 years ago by an occupational therapist, and it has been used with millions of children throughout the world. Originally, the program was available only for English speakers, but recently, HWT noted the rising importance of bilingual education, and developed a Spanish […]
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“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgiving and ordinary opportunities into blessings.” William Arthur Ward What a wonderful opportunity we have to discuss and model gratitude with our preschoolers and kindergartners during the month of November! Our circle time conversations, art projects, and Thanksgiving feasts center on all the blessings we are thankful for this month. In addition, Spanish Schoolhouse children and families are invited to share with those who […]
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No Comments Spanish Schoolhouse is coming to North Austin! We are so excited to offer Spanish preschool immersion in Round Rock, TX! Beginning October 17, 2016, our beautiful new campus at 4000 Sunrise Rd, Bldg. 2 will offer full-time and part-time preschool enrollment options, with the same high-quality curriculum and standards as our current fifteen locations in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston areas. We cannot wait to help Austin area preschoolers […]
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No Comments Congratulations! You have survived the first weeks of school: the drop-off anxiety, new teachers, new friends, and adjusting to the school routine! Your child is feeling more comfortable, but you may still have a few (or many!) questions about what exactly your child is learning and how he/she is doing all day at Spanish Schoolhouse! Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity for receiving and giving! As a parent, you want […]
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No Comments The colors, sights and sounds of Latin America and Spain are all around us this month, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage! For almost 50 years, the US has observed National Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The 30-day observation incorporates the independence anniversaries of many Latin American countries. Hispanic Heritage […]
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