OUR PROGRAM

Our 1st Session runs from September to December and the 2nd Session from January to May. You can choose the program that best fits your schedule, a Mommy and me class, a preschool program, a kinder program, 3's and 4's yrs old class and 4's and 5's yrs old class.

OUR CURRICULUM

Each class is conducted exclusively in Spanish in a structured, stimulating, nurturing and playful environment. Our methodology is based on the importance of verbal-visual-tactile association. Therefore, an interactive approach is achieved through traditional Spanish stories, activities and songs from different Hispanic countries around the world and the use of creative manipulative tools, including arts and crafts, puppets, toys and instruments.

Our preschool program focuses on the development of listening and speaking skills and on cultural awareness. Grammar is not the focus, but is learned indirectly rather than through direct instruction. The program follows the natural sequence of language learning: understanding > speaking > reading > writing. The program provides a progressive and coordinated approach to the development of communication skills. As students progress in oral language comprehension, reading and writing skills are introduced.

Classes are kept small, 5 children maximum for preschool and 1 hr classes and 4 for mommy and me classes, in order to facilitate the full participation of every child. Each week/class has a new theme and its objective will be introduced followed by an art, science, and/or math project to reinforce the concept.

We follow a developmental philosophy that matches a child's growth through a selection of activities. Curriculum is tailored to meet intellectual development while providing a balance of structure and free play so that each child is challenged and not overwhelmed. On any given day, activities may include several of the following: storytelling, learning and singing Spanish songs, focusing on Spanish language skills, drawing, arts and crafts, clay work, building with blocks and putting together a puzzle, counting and number games, dancing, mime and movement, enjoying healthy snacks and cleaning up, free play, organized play, dolls, visual aids, picture books, cooking and eating.