PreSchool Spanish Education

Why an EarlyAGE 2^nd Language?

Research indicates that from ages 1 through 8 is the best time to introduce a new language to a child. If the 2^nd language is introduced early in life children will learn it faster and retain it longer. Being exposed to a 2^nd language offers numerous benefits to young children including an improved ability to communicate, better cognitive development, richer cultural awareness, improved academic performance, superior educational opportunities and, ultimately, better jobs. The earlier a child is exposed to a 2^nd language the more likely they will speak it with native pronunciation. One recent study found that bilingual children learn to read sooner than their single language counterparts, have increased creative skills and become proficient problem solvers. Another study indicated that bilingual children also performed better on math and verbal sections of standardized tests than single language children. Perhaps these are just a few of the reasons that teaching Spanish is becoming popular in many childcare centers and preschools.

Why Spanish?

Spanish is the most widely requested 2^nd language for the following reasons:

• Over 27 million homes in the United States have Spanish as their 1^st language
• There are over 42 million Hispanic people living in the United States
• Many companies are seeking bilingual (English/Spanish) employees
• Learning Spanish allows communication with over 300 million people worldwide
• Spanish is closely related to the English language and is relatively easy to learn

How to Get Started?

Here are two excellent contacts for preschool Spanish education:

• www.bocabeth.com A great source for colorful flashcards, CD’s, DVD’s and more methods to introduce the preschooler to Spanish.
• www.spanishfun.net  A Franchisor providing EarlyAGE 2^nd language activities introducing preschoolers to Spanish basics including numbers, colors and everyday words.http://www.spanishfun.net

» left by Ana Lomba from Princeton Jct., NJ 6 years 141 days ago.

While it is true that early childhood is the best time to start learning languages, it's also true that the method matters. Learning colors, numbers, and other words in isolation is NOT the same as learning a language. Search world language standards

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» left by Lauren

from Houston 3 years 239 days ago.

Another great resource for kids to learn Spanish is Galloping Minds – Preschooler Learns Spanish - Aprendamos Español.

 

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