interactive language games
June 29, 2020

3 Ways to Bring Language Learning to Game Night

What’s the trick to getting young kids excited about learning a second language? Make it fun! Whether through themed weeks, unique activities for kids, or virtual trips around the world, the more exciting you make learning for your kids, the faster they’ll pick up the language. Whether it’s Go Fish or Monopoly, weekly game nights ensure you and your little ones have one night of the week set aside for laughter, connection, and social-emotional learning. […]
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empathy instruction
June 10, 2020

Raising Empathetic Kids: A Cheat Sheet

Teaching empathy to kids sounds theoretical and complex until you realize that empathy is nothing more than a fancy word for the ability to care about others. Raising kids who are able to notice, articulate, and respond compassionately to those around them means raising kids who are able and ready to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Sounds good, but how? As we’ve consulted with experts across the country, we’ve realized the endeavor isn’t nearly […]
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June 1, 2020

Reimagine Summer 2020: Join Us in a Fun Challenge

Summer 2020 is shaping up to be unlike anything most of us have experienced. Summer travel adventures, camp-filled shenanigans, and poolside splashing with the neighbors are being replaced with socially-distant family strolls, zoom BBQs, and movie nights in the living room. With most states at the very beginning stages of moving away from sheltering in place mandates, we’re all left trying to make sense of this “new normal.” Together, let’s REIMAGINE SUMMER 2020 Turn the […]
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Cooking as an interactive language lessons
May 19, 2020

Make This the Summer of Multicultural Cuisine 

With summer just weeks away, many of us are looking forward to a break from our forays into homeschooling. While the summer won’t look the way we anticipated, there’s no denying the fact that most of us are eagerly looking forward to adopting a more relaxed pace. Inviting the little ones into the kitchen and exploring the multicultural cuisines is a great way to embrace relaxed evenings with family while sneaking in a interactive language […]
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Immersion Learning Games for Kids
May 8, 2020

Understanding the Theory Behind Immersion Learning

Think about your child’s first word. How did that milestone come about? Was it the result of formalized practice sessions complete with flashcards and vocabulary sheets? Of course not. Your child spent many months listening to the sound of your voice, watching you interact with others around them, and naturally making meaning of what he or she heard before uttering that first (much praised) word. Now, think about your own life. Think back to the […]
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April 15, 2020

Homeschooling Special Needs Children : You’ve Got This!

For parents of special needs children, the sudden shift to virtual learning has been more than inconvenient. While most students logged on to virtual lessons with their peers, some with more apprehension than others, students with special needs have faced unique struggles and parents of these children can feel overwhelmed and unprepared. As any parent of a special needs child can attest to, quality education requires a team effort. Often this team includes everything from […]
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