When people find out that we’re raising our kids bilingually or that our son goes to a Spanish immersion school, I often hear, “Oh we could never do that.” Or just as often, “I took some Spanish in high school, but I couldn’t teach it to my kids.” But you can do it! Are you […]
Label your home to boost second language learning and literacy skills Labeling everyday objects in your home is a simple and constructive way to encourage language and literacy growth in your child. Putting small labels on objects like the sofa, table, or lamps gives kids an opportunity to see and read the object’s name each […]
Virtual lessons, programs, and “camps” for preschool and elementary-aged kids Add in some fun Spanish learning adventures for your kids this summer – completely online! These websites, video lessons, and true virtual summer camps will keep your kids learning in Spanish at home this summer (or all year!). Kids can learn about a variety of […]
Why Should You Raise Your Child Bilingually? Learning Spanish opened up my eyes to an entirely new world. It allowed me to discover the rich cultures of the people who speak it. It changed my life! So I knew that when I had kids, I wanted to give them the incredible gift of learning Spanish. […]
Earlier this year, we took our three kids on their very first plane rides – to Tucson, Arizona! My husband and I moved down to Tucson from Iowa several years ago. He did his intern year of his medical residency, and I taught second grade in a Spanish immersion program. When we moved back to […]
Try one of these new ideas for supporting your child’s language learning at home – even if you don’t speak the language! Is your child learning another language in a bilingual or immersion program or from a caregiver? If so, I’m guessing you have quite a few reasons why you’d like your child to learn […]
Teaching your child another language is truly a gift that will last a lifetime. These five steps are the essentails that will get you off to a strong start.
