Jack and Jill Spanish

I just wanted to post to let you all know where I have been developing classes this year for HOLA.  It has been a most wonderful experience teaching and working with the amazing children at Jack and Jill.  We have been laughing, singing, dancing, playing and learning Spanish.  Your child has learned how to say hola, sing "Buenos días,"  make "Chocolate," identify colors, count their amigos, and tell you how much they like animals.  It is amazing what they know.  We will continue to learn, laugh and play together throughout the rest of the school year.  I just want to say, "Gracias," for sharing your precious little ones with us.

Having fun at Hilltop

Currently, I am doing lessons at Hilltop Preschool.  They are once a month and we are having the best time.  My favorite phrase from today's lesson:  Te amo.  I love you. 

So lot of abrazos to my favorite preschoolers.

Got camp? We do!

Summer is here and do you know what is hot?  Camp Treehouse, July 5-8, 9am-12pm! Keep your preschooler or rising kindergartener cool with plenty of fun activities.  Learn Spanish and sign language, create eco-art, and chill with yoga! For more info,  http://www.moms-treehouse.com/come-join-us-at-camp-treehouse .

Camp Treehouse---Summer fun!

Are you looking for some amazing fun for your preschooler this summer?  Check out Camp Treehouse today!  http://www.moms-treehouse.com/come-join-us-at-camp-treehouse  Monday is the last day for our early bird special.

Summer Camps...¡Qué Magnifico!

Introducing Camp Treehouse!

We are excited to be offering a fabulous camp opportunity for young preschoolers this summer.  Camp Treehouse will give your child the chance to experience the joys of sign language, eco-friendly art, yoga, and Spanish, all in one week!  

Session I: Tuesday, May 31-Friday, June 3, 9am-12pm

Session II: Tuesday, July 5-Friday, July 8, 9am-12pm

Each day your child will participate in various activities to include direct instruction, songs, games, and projects that will enrich their vocabularies, enliven their senses, and give them knowledge that they might not otherwise gain over the summer!  Two instructors will co-teach each day.

HOLA (Hands On Language Academy) is a hands-on Spanish language program for young children.  Children will learn the basics of the Spanish language in a fun atmosphere.  Language is taught through play, dance, games, songs, crafts and reading.  

Smart Moves Yoga for Kids is an interactive, play-based approach to yoga during which participants stretch their minds and their bodies.  Classes include literature, art, music, and movement.  Various postures will be introduced as well as themes of love, respect, and kindness.  

Signing From the Heart:  Recent research has indicated that hearing toddlers and children who sign “exercise” a part of their brain that isn’t accessed during other speaking and listening activities.   Sign language improves a child’s vocabulary and helps him learn to read, connecting the printed letters to the concept in a more meaningful way.  Children of all ages perform better in school when they have been exposed to sign language in their early years.  Plus, it’s fun!  We sing and play games while introducing dozens of signs on a variety of topics relevant to your preschooler.

Raising Green Richmond Kids is committed to helping parents raise eco-smart children by teaching them more positive ways to cook, garden, clean, make crafts, and explore the world around them.  Eco-Art focuses on the exploration and introduction of art and nature with recycled and non-toxic materials. Each Eco-Art class starts with a story that ties into a theme and a summer fun art activity. 

Cost: $125 per child (ages 3 and up) before May 15

$145 after May 15

$10 Sibling Discount

We ask that every child be potty-trained and independent in the bathroom.  

We also ask that a healthy snack be brought from home each day, something quick, simple, nut-free, and relatively mess-free.  We will provide water for the children during snacktime.  

For more information or to register, email info@moms-treehouse.com or call Moms's Treehouse: 888-232-2450

Preschool de Mayo

Preschool de Mayo…Come play, dance and sing as we learn Spanish together at Mom's Treehouse.  This month’s theme is Cinco de Mayo.  We will learn a little bit about Mexico and its culture.  This class is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.  It is 45 minutes of dynamic learning followed by 15 minutes of playgroup.  The cost is $45.  Parents may drop off their child or stay and learn.  We will meet on Wednesdays at 4pm beginning May 4-May 25.  ¡ Viva México!   Please email for more information ammcann@gmail.com.

Sign up now for new classes!

We are forming new classes now.  In order to have a mommy and me class at Cartwheels and Coffee (http://www.cartwheelsandcoffee.com/), we need to have a group of 5 children signed up. This class will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30am starting April 27th.  Are you and your child ready to learn Spanish today?  Please email me at ammcann@gmail.com. I will be able to help you register from there.

Do you have an older preschooler or school age child who wants to learn Spanish?  ¡Excelente!  Then come join us for an afternoon class at Mom's Treehouse (http://www.moms-treehouse.com/).   We need to know what afternoons work for you.  Email me and let me know what afternoons you and your child are available.  These classes will last @ 45 minutes.  You can drop your child off and run some errands at the John Rolfe shopping center.  These classes will begin in May.

Also are you thinking ahead to summer vacation?  We are, too!  We will be offering a summer camp.  More information will be coming soon.

We look forward to seeing you soon.  ¡Hasta luego!