Spanish

El Programa (The Program)

Included in tuition for all ages

Children are introduced to Spanish in a fun-filled immersion setting. Through a developmentally-appropriate curriculum, children will learn Spanish the natural way, through hearing, doing, repeating and playing. The classes are organized around themes that are part of a child's daily life such as colors, numbers, animals, etc and gradually increasing in complexity and themes.

Las Clases (The Classes)

Chiquititos (The little ones) Ages 0-4

For the infants and toddlers, we will focus on improving their oral proficiency as well as moving into basic sight words via music, visuals, and simple repetition.

Grandes (The older ones) Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade

We will to review the basic concepts and ideas as well as transitioning into the oral and written components of the language by forming simple sentences/expressions and vocabulary involving friends and family, going places, expressing emotions and descriptive words. We will also learn about aspects of Hispanic cultures.

Los Beneficios (The Benefits)

Children who learn a foreign language beginning in early childhood demonstrate cognitive advantages over children who do not.  They:

• Read sooner than monolingual children
• Become better problem solvers
• Tend to be more creative
• Score higher on standardized tests
• Experience advanced mental development
• Develop a deeper understanding of their own and other cultures
• Have access to a greater number of colleges and/or career opportunities
• Most often speak the second language with native pronunciation

Ms. Michelle

¡Buenos días a todos! I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself! My name is Michelle Coulter and I cannot begin to explain how excited I am to have been given the opportunity to teach Spanish at Foundations.  I hold a joint Bachelors Degree in International Business and Spanish at Georgia State University, and I have been a Spanish teacher and tutor since 2004.

I have a passion for teaching Spanish to children, and I bring that enthusiasm to each of my classes. My goal is to keep the children moving and engaged so they always have fun learning Spanish.  If you see me around the school in my colorful poncho, stop by and say Buenos Días.  I love to share what we are learning with parents.    

Sincerely,

Michelle Coulter