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Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)
By     |    Apr 5, 2023
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Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for fiestas!  A fun part of many Latino celebrations is the tradition of making and cracking cascarones.    The word cascarón comes from the Spanish word for shell, cáscara.  Cascarones are decorated eggshells that are filled with confetti or small treats.  They’re crushed above people’s heads to shower them with good luck or affection.  These festive confetti eggs are popular in […]

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Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish tongue twisters can help improve pronunciation, accent, fluency, and muscle memory while producing a lot of laughs along the way!

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Los cinco aspectos más gratificantes de la enseñanza en Spanish Schoolhouse

Los cinco aspectos más gratificantes de la enseñanza en Spanish Schoolhouse

(You can find the English version of this post directly below the Spanish “Five Best Reasons to Work at Spanish Schoolhouse.”) ¿No sería genial ir a trabajar todos los días a un lugar en el que te sientas como en casa?  ¿Con compañeros de trabajo (y clientes) con los que te sientas como en familia?  Si esto suena atractivo y tienes pasión por la educación, Spanish Schoolhouse puede ser el […]

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Spanish Schoolhouse FAQs for New Families

Spanish Schoolhouse FAQs for New Families

New lunch boxes, backpacks, uniforms, and the excitement of meeting new teachers and friends! It’s “Back to School” time, and like every August, this is a time of many questions, especially for new families at Spanish Schoolhouse. We’ve been welcoming students back to school for over 20 years now, so don’t worry… we have answers to all those FAQs (frequently asked questions)! My child doesn’t speak any Spanish. How will […]

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The ABCs and 123s of English Class at Spanish Schoolhouse
By     |    Feb 12, 2021
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The ABCs and 123s of English Class at Spanish Schoolhouse

Preparing Bilingual Learners for Kindergarten As a Spanish immersion school, we primarily teach in Spanish, but we know it’s essential for preschoolers to have a strong English foundation too. One of our experts on this subject is Kari Aguilar.  Allow us to introduce her! Mrs. Kari is a familiar face to many Spanish Schoolhouse parents. She’s the bubbly, energetic star (and creator/editor) of this year’s SSH Preschool English videos!  We […]

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A Cultural Summer Camp Experience at Spanish Schoolhouse!

A Cultural Summer Camp Experience at Spanish Schoolhouse!

It’s time to plan for Summer 2020!  Summer days can seem long when children don’t have their usual routines. No matter how hard you try to keep little ones entertained, they often seem to have energy for days!  Temperatures rise, the pools start feeling more like a luke-warm bath, and being in the A/C feels like the only option. It can be a challenge to find screen-free activities! Spanish Schoolhouse […]

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Ratón Pérez, the Tooth Fairy of Hispanic Culture
By     |    Feb 26, 2020
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Ratón Pérez, the Tooth Fairy of Hispanic Culture

As kids turn four or five years old, losing the first tooth is a big milestone, including a first visit from the Tooth Fairy! In Spain and Latin America, a different visitor retrieves lost teeth and leaves behind a gift.

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Let’s Get Moving Together!
By     |    Jan 16, 2020
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Let’s Get Moving Together!

Getting our bodies in motion is essential to all human beings, but it is vital for young children and yields physiological, cognitive, and emotional benefits. As parents, it is our job to be role models and guides for a healthy lifestyle with plenty of physical activity!

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The Amazing Biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest
By     |    Jul 15, 2019
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The Amazing Biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest

¿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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Bilingual Babies:  Spanish Mommy and Me Class

Bilingual Babies: Spanish Mommy and Me Class

  Learning Language Naturally Do you remember how your child(ren) learned their first language? First, they heard and understood what you were saying to them, then began to respond appropriately (“Wave bye-bye” or “Blow kisses”). Soon, their babbling became a recognizable word or two. Over the next several months, you likely saw an explosion of single words, and then eventually two-three word phrases. Language progresses naturally when a child is […]

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