Your preschooler is growing up fast, potty-trained and eager to learn new things. At this age, your child is more coordinated and is absorbing lots of information every day.
In our Spanish immersion Preschool class for 3 to 4-year-olds at Escuelita Alegría, we provide a rich and dynamic learning environment where your child will naturally acquire Spanish language skills while developing essential Preschool competencies. Our approach combines interactive activities, engaging lessons, and a supportive atmosphere to foster both language acquisition and overall development.
Language Acquisition:
Simple Phrases: Children will learn common nouns (e.g., family members, animals, food, colors), simple verbs (e.g., run, eat, play), and adjectives (e.g., big, small, happy).
Simple Phrases: They will become familiar with everyday phrases and expressions used in greetings, asking for help, and polite manners (e.g., “Hola,” “Por favor,” “Gracias”).
Listening Skills: Through songs, stories, and conversations, children will improve their listening comprehension and start to understand spoken Spanish in context.
Speaking Skills: Children will practice repeating words and phrases, participating in dialogues, and answering simple questions to build confidence in speaking Spanish.
Cognitive and Academic Skills:
Pre-Reading Skills: Introduction to Spanish alphabet letters and sounds, recognizing letters in their name, and starting to understand the concept of rhyming words.
Pre-Writing Skills: Activities such as tracing letters, drawing shapes, and practicing fine motor skills to prepare for writing.
Math Readiness: Learning to count in Spanish, recognizing numbers, and understanding basic concepts like shapes, sizes, and patterns.
Storytelling and Sequencing: Listening to and retelling simple stories in Spanish to develop sequencing skills and comprehension.
Social and Emotional Development:
Self-Expression: Encouraging children to express their feelings and thoughts in Spanish, helping them to communicate effectively and confidently.
Social Skills: Participating in group activities and games that promote sharing, cooperation, and turn-taking.
Cultural Awareness: Exposure to Spanish-speaking cultures through stories, songs, and celebrations of cultural events, fostering a sense of global awareness and appreciation.
Physical Development:
Fine Motor Skills: Activities like cutting with scissors, building with blocks, and using art supplies to enhance dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Gross Motor Skills: Engaging in physical activities such as dancing, outdoor play, and movement games to develop coordination, balance, and overall physical fitness.
Daily Activities:
Circle Time: Group sessions where children greet each other, discuss the weather, days of the week, and participate in interactive songs and stories in Spanish.
Learning Centers: Stations focused on different subjects, such as a reading corner with Spanish books, an art station for creative expression, and a math area with counting games.
Music and Movement: Singing Spanish songs, playing musical instruments, and dancing to traditional and contemporary Spanish music.
Arts and Crafts: Hands-on projects that incorporate Spanish vocabulary and self-expression focusing on the process more than the product.
Dramatic Play: Pretend play activities that encourage children to use Spanish in imaginative scenarios, such as playing house, running a pretend store, or acting out story scenes.
Curriculum Highlights:
Immersive Environment: All instructions and interactions are conducted in Spanish, providing a fully immersive experience that accelerates language learning.
Interactive Learning: Engaging, hands-on activities that make learning Spanish fun and effective, reinforcing language skills through play.
Supportive Teachers: Skilled and caring teachers who model correct language use, provide gentle corrections, and encourage children to practice and participate.
By the end of the school year, children in our Spanish immersion Preschool class will have developed a foundational understanding of the Spanish language, enhanced cognitive and academic skills, improved social and emotional competencies, and increased cultural awareness. They will be well-prepared to continue their language journey and confidently transition to more advanced learning stages.
This is an all-day Spanish immersion Preschool classroom. Our Preschool classroom is tailored for children who turn 3 years old by August 1. This class requires that students be potty-trained and out of pull ups, although occasional accidents are acceptable. Classes are held Monday through Friday, and no prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary.