Overview

As part of an overall educational approach we utilize a Spanish language program in which the children will be immersed in Spanish while participating in activities. In order to achieve the desired levels of Spanish proficiency, children must be fully immersed in the language as early as possible. Once a child reaches the age of 4 we begin to introduce 20% English and 10% French. The children will learn through experience and integration. We use storytime, singing, dancing, arts and crafts, drama, puppets, free time in centers, gymnastics, and recess to help children develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, order, sequence, confidence, concentration, and independence.

Linguistic Immersion

The method chosen for the children to feel comfortable rather than confused or pressured to learn a new language is “linguistic immersion”. That is, introducing each new language naturally through everyday situations and not as subject matter. To this end, at Spanish Immersion Day Care, we employ native speakers, which will allow your child to express him/herself in two languages, Spanish and English. Our Spanish Curriculum follows the Mexican Ministry of National Education.

Multi-Cultural

The different nationalities of our teaching staff and children create a rich multicultural experience, allowing
the children not only to assimilate the language but also learn the customs and cultures of different countries,
thereby developing an open and tolerant mind.

Social Constructive - Philosophy

Our methods utilize the Social-Constructive Philosophy where children learn in a variety of ways (listening,
observing, touching, reading, participation and repetition.) Our methodology recognizes that all children learn and progress at different speeds and therefore we must adapt to their individual pace for learning. Our studies have shown that children learn best when they are taught through organized playing activities where the teacher reaches the children on their level and stimulates their ability to learn.

Anything can be presented as a game. The game can change the atmosphere and capture the interest of the
most reluctant child. They don't realize they are learning but they are enjoying the game and learning at the same time.

The course becomes more structured based on the age of the child. Incorporating age related activities to stimulate their social as well as academic progress.

Why Spanish Immersion?

• Having proficiency in more than one language has been shown to enhance a child's overall verbal development, heighten creativity, as well as improve cognitive performance in overall basic skills necessary for elementary school.

• Most children have the ability to learn more than one language much easier than adults. Experts agree that the earlier a child is introduced to a second language, the greater the chances are that the child will become proficient in the language.

• Many cities in the U.S. are increasingly being exposed to the Spanish language and culture. Through Spanish Immersion, children will have numerous advantages that transpire from becoming bilingual.

Why Jardín De Niños Interlingua?

• We offer a unique Spanish immersion program

• We offer a program with a well-rounded, professional curriculum followed by the Mexican Ministry,/p>

• Our curriculum includes arts and crafts, dancing, singing, and gymnastics

• Our activities are ones that children truly enjoy while learning

• We have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field

• We only have certified, native speaking teachers

• We offer quality daycare before and after school where children learn social, language, and motor skills

• We help increase a child's self-esteem

• We have extremely competitive rates

• We offer 12 weeks of Spanish Immersion Summer Camp from June through August

• Our admission is available to any child between 6 weeks and 6 years old*

* Children are accepted in the order in which their applications are received.

E-mail: info@austinbilingualschool.com