Things teachers can do to encourage reading stories in a second language Studies have shown that repetition of familiar books help children form the connections necessary to learn. Children are natural copycats, who often delight themselves in repeating and mimicking sounds and words. They pick up language by first listening and absorbing and later copying […]
For many of our dual language learners the classroom is the focal point of their English/Spanish exposure. It is the base of where, when, why and how they speak English or Spanish. That’s why the physical appearance of the classroom in itself is so important. We recommend teachers to try to give the impression to little […]
A new school year will begin soon! We are all about to say goodbye to our Summer vacations and then prepare for a great start! So before we get there my suggestion for parents is to start their children on a routine in advance. This will ease the transition and help the whole family get […]
Nuestros nietos disfrutan desde pequeños de todo nuestro cariño y amor. Aun cuando los tengamos lejos, como es mi caso, tratamos de estar presentes en su día a día de diferentes maneras, y hoy en día las nuevas tecnologías nos lo hacen mucho mas fácil. A Nicolás Enrique le he grabado unas canciones con movimientos […]
We all enjoy very much this time of the year! Spring brings joy with longer and warmer days, beautiful new foliage on trees and shrubs and colorful flowers in gardens. We love going for a walk and stroll around the streets and spend time at the parks with other families playing and having fun. Using […]