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How Do I Pick a School in San Jose?
Asked by C.J. from San Francisco
on April 1, 2008
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Wow! There is this buzz among moms now about getting into the right district and lotteries and immersion schools and all sorts of stuff. My son is almost 3 and I've ...
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- I'm not sure how far you'd want to drive, but I HIGHLY recommend St. Joseph's of Cupertino school. I have two kids there, I work there and I cannot imagine a better s...
- You can check out your school district's schools by going onto the San Jose Unified School District's website. The district offers one Spanish dual-immersion school, ...
- Call your local school and ask all the questions you need. The secretaries should be able to help but I suggest you make an appointment with the principal. If you don'...
Recommendations on Toys to Teach Spanish Vocabulary?
Asked by T.H. from Duluth
on April 13, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 yr old who is very into Dora the Explorer. I'd like to get the most out of this by encouraging learning about the world, globes, maps, countries, cultu...
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- We have the leapfrog letter factory and farm magnets on the fridge that both switch from spanish to english, my daughter knows the songs in both languages. I have a ...
- My son has a farm toy by Chicco that has numbers 1-10 and animals and colors in english and spanish. Keep in mind that not all the words will be correct when you are ...
- Check out Usborne Books and More for some great Spanish learning resources - flash cards, beautifully illustrated books and more - all geared toward kids! http://www....
Dual Language Program
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on May 30, 2009
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I am considering enrolling my five year old son in a dual language program in our school district. The program is in its second year.
My major concen is that my son ...
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- I just wanted to let you know that the dual langaguae is approach is fantastic. Is the school district Kennedale? One of my very good friends is the English side of ...
- I would love for my kids to have this opportunity! PISD does not offer it...yet. I've done extensive research on the subject and found nothing but positive outcomes....
- Three of my cousins went through one and all of these cousins are gifted and talented. I think the dual language program actually helped them to develop their gifted-...
Spanish Playgroup
Asked by C.W. from Chicago
on July 13, 2008
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Hola Moms!
I am looking to start a spanish playgroup in my home and possibly rotate locations with other moms. I have a four year old son and a 2 month old daughter ...
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- Hey, FYI, there is a pretty active Spanish Immersion playgroup that meets at BeBy Baby the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 1:00-2:30, at Curio Cafe (Lawndale/Roscoe)the 3...
- Hi C., I am very interested. I actually had thought about sending out a request like yours months ago but I do not have the space in my very small apartment plus t...
- I am interested, my husband speaks spanish to my son (5-yr old) and I speak English. But my son clearly prefers to speak English. I think because its a little bit ea...
Language Barrier Between Mommy and Nanny
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on June 14, 2008
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My nanny is wonderful and my son loves her but we have trouble communicating sometimes as she speaks mainly Spanish and I know very little. Can anyone recommend a goo...
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- I hope she's teaching your son Spanish, that's a priceless gift =o) I would go to Amazon and search the titles then read the reviews. I've gotten to the point that I...
- Well I agree with another mommy that indicated that it is a PRICELESS gift for the nanny to teach your son spanish. But for me, it is more important to have my child ...
- Hello M., I am really surprised by some of the responses you got here! I read your resquest because my husband's brother and his wife have language barriers with th...
Seeking Ideas on Teaching My Four Year Old Spanish
Asked by C.B. from Washington DC
on December 8, 2006
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I am looking for ways to teach my four year old daughter Spanish. Please send me any examples you may have tried.
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- Berlitz language schools have language programs for kids. You might want to call them. Or you could check around for Spanish language clubs and language schools in y...
- My neighbor is running a business now where she comes to your home and teaches Spanish. She is fluent and is a certified teacher (taught for 10 years from elementary ...
- Hi! I have a 6 month old daughter and am about to retrn to work. I'm dreading it. Please tell me about this self-employment you mention. Thanks! -B.
Summer Activities
Asked by K.R. from Houston
on May 28, 2009
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Hello Ladies!
I am looking for some suggestions of things to do this summer with my kids. I will not be working during the summer so money will be tight. I have t...
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- My daughter is taking spanish with the Texas school of languages on Jones road. The owner/teacher is a cy-fair isd spanish teacher and she has weekly lessons as well a...
- Hi Kim, Sounds like you have lots of great activities to do. Have a family game night maybe once a week. We play trouble, monopoly, checkers, Wii, Family Feud DVD, ...
- You could always do multiple VBS camps. Every church is on a different rotation and they all do them in about a five week span. I know of a few in the nortwest area ...
7 1/2Month Old Baby, Papaya Okay?
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on November 10, 2008
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Hi, in the past with my 8year old son he was pretty much eathing only gerber due to my work schedule but now that I can be home with my twins who are 7and 1/2 months o...
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- Papaya is great for your babies. Believe it or not I have been giving my 9 month old daughter a small amout of 100% Papaya puree since she was just a couple weeks old...
- the only foods to avoid are tomato based things (acids can cause severe diaper rash) and pineapple (same reason) and strawberries. There are really no other foods tha...
- papaya is great as it's already soft for them. avocado is great too. I like pears for my 9 month old because of it's soft consistency too. he loves apples but they ...
Is There a Spanish Speaking Preschool
Asked by V. from Chicago
on September 2, 2007
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Hello Mommies.
I was wondering if anyone knew of a preschool that teaches in Spanish? I know that the earlier the children are exposed to language the better. I am ...
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- My son was enrolled in Jolly Fun House Playschools on Addison & Oriole for two years and they tought basic Spanish there. I was really happy with their overall program...
- V., The setting at Language Stars may be useful as a supplemental tool to your regular daycare. It's an immersion spanish environment. I loved it for the short ti...
- I don't know about official preschools but my kids attended a play class through Focus on the Family. It's a Catholic church organization adn was free. I believe it wa...
