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Cultural Traditions, Culture

Cinco de Mayo! Have your own celebration

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that is celebrated on May 5th every year. It is a day that is celebrated in Mexico and in many parts of the United States. But do you know what Cinco de Mayo is all about? In this post, we'll explore the history of…

Cultural Traditions, Culture

How are Children Celebrated Around the World? Children’s Day in Latin America

Children's Day is an important holiday celebrated in Latin America, where it is known as "Día del Niño" or "Día de los Niños". This day is dedicated to celebrating the well-being, happiness, and rights of children. When is Children's Day…

Language Acquisition, Play-Based Learning

What is Targeted Play?

In today's globalized world, learning a foreign language is becoming increasingly important. Whether it is for work, travel, or personal enrichment, being able to communicate in another language can open up a world of opportunities. But learning…

Camp, Child Development, Early Language Learning, Play-Based Learning

Top 10 Reasons Why Parents Should Send Their Kids to Summer Camp This Year

Summer camp is an incredible experience that can have a lasting impact on a child's life. It's a chance for kids to learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and create unforgettable memories. As summer approaches, it's time to start thinking…

Art and Culture, Culture, Culture and Language, Early Literacy, Intercultural Communication

Children, Poetry, and Language

Poetry and language are inextricably linked. From the earliest days of human civilization, poets have used language to create works of beauty, meaning, and power. Whether through the careful use of metaphor and imagery, the musicality of rhyme…

Art and Culture, Bilingualism, Bilingualism and Multilingualism, Culture and Language, Multiculturalism and Diversity

National Poetry Month: Unleashing the Magic of Words

What is National Poetry Month? National Poetry Month was created to celebrate poetry and its role in American culture. It was set up in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting American poets…

Art and Culture, Cultural Insights, Cultural Traditions, Culture, Culture and Language, Intercultural Communication, Multicultural Education, Multiculturalism and Diversity

Cultural Education: Fun and Educational Craft Ideas

What is Cultural Education? Why combine that with crafts? Cultural education is an important aspect of a child's development that helps them to learn about different cultures, traditions, and values. It is important for young children to understand…

children raising their hands, globe in the background

Cultural Insights, Culture, Multicultural Education, Multiculturalism and Diversity

The Power of Cultural Education: Shaping the Future Generation

The Power of Cultural Education: Shaping the Future Generation Cultural education is essential for teaching children and young adults to appreciate diversity and value differences. It has the potential to shape the future generation by fostering…

Culture

What is Juneteenth and why it is important

What does Juneteenth celebrate? Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, which took place in June 19th, 1865. On this day, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX. He was the first to announce the defeat of the…

10 reasons why your child should learn a second or foreign language

Language Learning

Why your child should learn a second language

Ever since the 1990s was declared by presidential resolution the “decade of the brain”, many researchers have studied the brain of bilingual children. They discovered a lot about the impact of bilingualism and multilingualism in promoting…

Culture, Education, Language Learning, Parenting

Our Philosophy of Education

Education has the power to transform the world, and each child possesses the innate potential to achieve remarkable feats, shaping not only their own destiny but also the future of our planet. As educators, it is our responsibility to ensure…

Language Learning

Why it is important for children to learn and maintain their first or native language

The Importance of a Native Language We use language to communicate with others, to establish relationships and a sense of self, and to express who we are; it is an integral part of being human. The gain of a second language is a wonderful thing,…

Language Learning

Why Comprehensible Input is Vital for Foreign Language Learning

Whether teaching Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, French or Arabic, every great foreign language teacher is very familiar with comprehensible input. Input is language that the student either hears or reads that aims at communicating something. For…

Education

ACTFL World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages

The American Council’ for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has developed five goal areas, commonly referred to as the “5 C’s”. This goal areas focus on language learning beyond the classroom and aim to prepare students for gaining…

Cinco de Mayo! Have your own celebration

How are Children Celebrated Around the World? Children’s Day in Latin America

What is Targeted Play?

Top 10 Reasons Why Parents Should Send Their Kids to Summer Camp This Year

Children, Poetry, and Language

National Poetry Month: Unleashing the Magic of Words

Cultural Education: Fun and Educational Craft Ideas

The Power of Cultural Education: Shaping the Future Generation

What is Juneteenth and why it is important

Why your child should learn a second language

Our Philosophy of Education

Why it is important for children to learn and maintain their first or native language

Why Comprehensible Input is Vital for Foreign Language Learning

ACTFL World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages

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