Come see us tomorrow...for Free!

We are doing a free demonstration of our Spanish classes tomorrow, Tuesday, February 1, 2011.  We will be at Mom's Treehouse at 10:30am.  Come join us and bring a friend!  Vamonós!  What fun!  For directions and location see http://www.moms-treehouse.com/.

Did you see us at Moms Treehouse?

Welcome! Bienvenidos!  Did you see us today at Moms Treehouse's Grand Opening(http://www.moms-treehouse.com/)?  Are you interested in learning Spanish with your child?  You are at the right spot.  You will have to excuse our dust here at our blog.  Anyhow, do you have questions about our programs? Want to register for a class?  Send me an email at ammcann@gmail.com.  I will answer your  questions and help you and your child register for our program. Gracias!  Thanks for your interest!

Benefits for you and your child

“There is no doubt that speakers of more than one language have nimble brains.” Psychology Today (October2010; psychologytoday.com)

Foreign languages open a new world for your child.  You and your child will discover a whole new way to communicate.  Studies have shown that children who know a second language core higher on standardized tests in school.  Children who are exposed to language at an early age are more open to other cultures, people and experiences.  Knowing a second language will be a skill that your child can use throughout their lifetime. By learning Spanish, you will give your child a powerful gift that you can share together.

“All told, half of the world’s population conducts life in multiple languages....

“Infants as young as 4 months who live in bilingual environments can distinguish between two languages, monitoring lip and facial movements.  Babies also show a strong preference for the language their mother spoke during pregnancy…

“Contrary to conventional wisdom, bilingual children are not delayed in language acquisition.  In fact, words learned before age 5 have an added emotional kick, regardless of how many languages are learned.  Because the child’s brain is developing so quickly, across so many regions, the words learned during this critical period carry thick visual and emotional associations....

“Bilingualism enhances cognitive control in kids and adults.   Also bilinguals are better at learning additional languages, even if those languages bear little resemblance to the ones they already know.(Psychology Today, October 2010)”

About the Teacher

Anne Marie Cannon is a licensed Spanish PreK-12 teacher.  She has taught at all levels for nearly 15 years. Her passion for languages began as a young student. This passion led her to travel to Mexico and spend a semester studying at the prestigious University of Salamanca in Spain.

As a full time mother of three, she would like to share the passion that she has for Spanish with your child.

About the Program

HOLA is a Spanish language program for young children.  Children along with their parents will learn the basics of the Spanish language in a fun atmosphere.  Language is taught through play, dance, games, song, crafts and reading.  Parents and children meet once a week in a small group.  There is a different theme for each six week session.  Lessons are 30-45 minutes of dynamic fun for both parent and child.  There are different formats available depending on your child’s age.