When Should Your Child Start Learning Another Language?

MAKE LANGUAGE LEARNING ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED When Should Your Child Start Learning Another Language? Here is my voice as a teacher. Choosing when to start your child learning another language - at birth, early in childhood, or later on in childhood - can be a tough decision. There are some families that are afraid, others who think they do not have the capacity, for others believe that their children will not learn until they are in school with a real teacher, while others believe it is too expensive, among many other myths and excuses.  A lot of information (and misinformation) is out there on this topic, and questions about age and language learning will vary greatly depending on your family situation. Young children soak up new languages like thirsty sponges, whereas older children's language-soaking abilities differ. Young children are not necessarily at an advantage over older children when it comes to learning a second language in their early childhood. In my experience as a Spanish teacher for 20 years, learning another language is never too late or too early. At the moment, I have seniors in my groups. It is possible for anyone to learn the language if they wish. The time is now for you to help your children learn a second language, whether they are young or old. Parents should be aware that different ages will find different things easier or harder. Our Mamaestra Program has developed materials to support the language learning abilities and opportunities at different ages, because children approach language learning differently at different ages for a variety of reasons, including their personalities, aptitudes, identities, and levels of social and emotional development.  Most of these things are beyond the control of parents. Considering these factors can also help you make informed decisions, set realistic goals, and motivate your children as they progress through the language learning process. Mamaestra MUSIC BUY OUR BOOK FROM AMAZON About Mamaestra de Español Mamaestra Course Mamaestra Store Share our Work and Art

INTEGRATE LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERYDAY ROUTINES AND INTERACTIONS

 

View this email in your browser INTEGRATE LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERYDAY ROUTINES AND INTERACTIONS Modern life and parenting are hectic and stressful enough as it is!  Second language learning works best when it is integrated into everyday routines and interactions. For young children, all language learning happens through the course of everyday conversations with caretakers, for instance, as they are being changed, being fed, or being pushed around the grocery store. In order to promote language learning, parents should speak to their children as much as possible in the language they would like them to learn. Talking both in quantity and quality is crucial.  The mamaestra level one includes songs for moms to sing or talk every day to their children.   Here there are some tips we can do to follow our daily lessons with your babies. 1. Ensure your baby makes vowel-like and consonant-vowel sounds such as "ma," "da," and "ba."." Spanish time!  Vamos a decir juntos: “ma- má.” -  “pa- pá.”  Don´t forget to cheer them up. “¡Muy bien!” Music time!  Mamaestra I Lesson 19 - Spanish for talking to mommy 2. Maintain eye contact, respond with speech, and mimic vocalizations in different ways. When asking questions, raise your pitch: Spanish time! ¿Cómo estás, mi cielo? / ¿Tienes hambre? / ¿tienes sueño? / ¿Quieres leche? Music time! Mamaestra de Español for Babies - Lesson 1 Early Language Stimulation 3. Use facial expressions and laughter to imitate your baby. Use the vowel sounds. It is fun! ajaja, jeeje, jiji, jojo, jujuju Spanish time! “Amo cuando te ríes.”  Music time! Mamaestra I Lesson 22 - Spanish when the baby laughs 4. Play finger games such as pat-a-cake, peek-a-boo, and the itsy-bitsy spider so your baby can imitate your actions, including clapping your hands, kissing, and throwing kisses. Spanish time! ¡Vamos a aplaudir!  ¡bravo! ¡Dame un beso volado! ¡Vamos a hacer la araña bitsy! ¡Veo, veo a una niña feliz!  Music time! Mamaestra I Lesson 30 - Spanish when baby stands up 5. Talk to your baby as you bathe, feed, and dress him. Let's talk about what you're doing, where you're going, what you'll do when you get there, and who and what you'll see.  Spanish time! Ahora vamos a cambiarte el pañal, luego vamos a ponerte uno nuevo y finalmente vamos a cantar.  Music time! Mamaestra I Class 3 - Spanish for Changing Diaper 6. Identify colors with fruits, clothing or in toys. Spanish time! Hoy vas a llevar puesta una linda gorra: blanca con un vestido rojo y zapatos azules.  Music time! Mamaestra I Class 3 - Spanish for Changing Diaper 7. Count items, steps or processes of things.  Spanish time! Vamos a cantar, a la una, a las dos y a las tres.  Vamos a saltar: a la una, a las dos y a las tres. Vamos a bailar 1, 2 y 3.  Music time!  Mamaestra I Lesson 13 - Spanish for Playdates 8. When communicating in Spanish, use gestures such as waving goodbye or saying hello. Spanish time! ¡Dile chao a tu papá! ¡Dile chao a tu perro! ¡Dile hola a la abuela!, ¡Vamos a darle un beso volado a…! Music time! Mamaestra I Lesson 48 - Spanish to teach simple answers 9. To associate a specific meaning to a sound, introduce animal sounds: The dog says woof, woof. Spanish time! ¿Cómo hace el perro? ¿Cómo hace el gato? ¿Cómo hace el pato? ¿Cómo hace el caballo? Y ¿Cómo hace el cerdo? Music time! Mamaestra I Lesson 40 - Spanish to learn about Pets 10. Acknowledge the attempt to communicate and congratulate always; Spanish time! ¡Muy bien! ¡Perfecto!, ¡Excelente!, ¡Buen trabajo! 11. Expand on single words your baby uses: Spanish time! "Aquí está mamá y mamá te ama", ¿Dónde está el bebé más lindo del mundo?  Music time! Mamaestra I Lesson 16 - Spanish when baby is in Mom´s arms. 12. Share a book with your child. Sometimes, "reading" is about describing the pictures in a book without following the written words. You can choose the toybook. Choose one page to teach. If you repeat it enough times, you will see that the baby has mastered the words. Ask your child, Spanish time! Mamaestra I Lesson 35 - Spanish for reading "¿Qué es esto?" and encourage naming and pointing to familiar objects in the book. Hide them and play,  "¿Dónde está ____?" Music time! Mamaestra MUSIC BUY OUR BOOK FROM AMAZON About Mamaestra de Español Mamaestra Course Mamaestra Store Share our Work and Art

MAKE LANGUAGE LEARNING ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED

 

MAKE LANGUAGE LEARNING ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED Mamaestras must not see language teaching as a burden. It must be enjoyable and beneficial to her. We should include language in daily family routines in many fun ways to help establish positive associations with the language from an early age. For example, all parents can read simple books to their children. Listen to the mamaestra's song while driving. We incorporate music to enjoy everyone as well as an art book to inspire moms to create the best artwork for their children.  In addition to fostering a bond with your young child, this is also a great way to boost second language vocabulary among the whole family. Organizing parties with friends whose main language is your target language.  Invite your child to participate in the language on a trip. Use fun vocabulary for everyone like: Vamos a … (let’s go to…) Todo el mundo (everybody) Dame tus cinco (give me five), among questions, or courtesy phrases like “gracias”, “por favor”.  Finding a school or program that offers active immersion language should also be fun and enjoyable when choosing educational programs. There is an enormous amount of resources available, from heritage schools, immersion camps, and courses at cultural centers to bilingual education programs in public and private schools to tutors and language classes for babies and children. You should choose a program that has clearly defined goals, emphasizes bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism, has enthusiastic teachers, and actively uses the target language (rather than only teaching it). Make sure the program is right for you and your family by observing a lesson, asking questions about the curriculum, and evaluating if it reflects your beliefs about language learning as well as if it is compatible with your child's needs and personality. Check out my program Mamaestra de Espanol. Feel free to call us and we'll explain our work, vision, and processes to you.  Mamaestra MUSIC BUY OUR BOOK FROM AMAZON About Mamaestra de Español Mamaestra Course Mamaestra Store Share our Work and Art

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Why Do You Want Your Child to Speak More Than One Language?

 

Why Do You Want Your Child to Speak More Than One Language? Linguistic, educational, psychological, and cognitive research supports the benefits of bilingualism. We live in a rapidly changing world where international travel is common, where business crosses national borders regularly, and where art (such as cinema, music, and literature) knows few borders. People who are bilingual or trilingual are not only able to understand other cultures, but also participate more actively in international activities. The benefits of learning a second language can also extend to individuals and their families. This increases creativity and academic success strengthens connections between generations and allows a person to connect with more people around the world. The most effective way to learn a second language, as with most other types of learning, is to make it enjoyable for both moms and children. Learning of a second language can be a fun and exciting activity for the whole family. Whenever it's integrated into everyday routines and interactions and meaningfully connected to real life, it's most effective and enjoyable. With the help of these important points, you will be able to successfully introduce a second language to your child based on deep research. There are tangible benefits to being bilingual, here there are some opinions to think about. 1. Being bilingual will enhance my child's creativity. 2. For my child to understand other cultures better, I want her to know more than one language. 3. In order for my child to participate fully in conversations with my extended family, I want her to learn my heritage language. 4. My child may be able to read more easily with bilingualism. 5. It is vital that my child learns his heritage language if he is to understand his heritage. 6. In a multicultural and multilingual world, bilingualism is essential. 7. My child needs to know more than one language in order to make friends across cultures. 8. For my child, bilingualism will be beneficial academically. 9. Because it is the language of intimacy and affection in my heart and mind, I want my child to know my heritage language. Comment below your personal reason... About Mamaestra de Español Mamaestra Course Mamaestra MUSIC Mamaestra Store Share our Work and Art