It can be hard to know what to do when you see an “R” in a Spanish word. Two “R”s together sound different than one by itself! Then When R is used at the beginning of a word or after certain consonants, it is pronounced as “RR”. Before you can start worrying about when to… Read more »
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Yearly Archives: 2012
Spanish Tip of the Week: Regional Word Variations
Sometimes, traveling teaches us words that we have never heard before, even if we are fluent in the dominant language of the region. When we travel to England, for example, the American English-speaker may be surprised to hear the diaper referred to as a “nappy” or the stroller referred to as a “pram”. The same… Read more »
Spanish Tip of the Week: High Frequency Phrases
As children begin to learn a new language, it is great to to encourage spontaneity and speed. The first step toward being spontaneous is to master the usage of a reasonable number of high frequency expressions used in conversation in these countries. Try these out!! De memoria By heart Por lo menos At least… Read more »
DIY: Handmade toys for school and home
Many parents, relatives, and caregivers enjoy creating handmade toys for their children. This is a really great way to continually give your children new materials to explore, without breaking the bank. Re-using materials from your home also sets a wonderful example for children of how to use re-purposed materials in a way that is environmentally… Read more »
Talking about the election
The White House sent us this photoof President Obama! With all the talk about the presidential election, now is a great time to start talking to your kids about who the president is, what the president does, and how the president is chosen. Even the youngest children can start to form the basis for… Read more »
A Spanish Tip from Pine Village
Trabajando Con Géneros Gramáticales Working With Grammatical Genders The Spanish language classifies nouns as either male or female which can be tricky especially when differentiating them in writing. Here is an informal shortcut to use when differentiating between both male and female nouns when writing: To refer to both genders, simply end the word with… Read more »
Pine Village Harvest Fest this Saturday
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Pine Village Preschool is holding a free Harvest Fest at our South End location. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend a Saturday enjoying Autumn-themed activities together with your child. Songs, art activities, and games will be presented bilingually in English and Spanish by Pine Village’s talented… Read more »
Back to School Tip #6
It’s that time again. Summer is winding down and school is almost back in session. Whether they’ve been away for the entire summer or only a week or two, it can be hard for your little ones -and for you- to readjust to the school year. Most Pine Village locations open on September 6. We’ll… Read more »
Back to School Tip #5
It’s that time again. Summer is winding down and school is almost back in session. Whether they’ve been away for the entire summer or only a week or two, it can be hard for your little ones -and for you- to readjust to the school year. Most Pine Village locations open on September 6. We’ll… Read more »
Back to School Tip #4
It’s that time again. Summer is winding down and school is almost back in session. Whether they’ve been away for the entire summer or only a week or two, it can be hard for your little ones -and for you- to readjust to the school year. Most Pine Village locations open on September 6. We’ll… Read more »