With all this lingering snow and ice around, it’s hard to imagine that spring is right around the corner. (Wait! Not right around the corner – this week! Yesterday!!!!Officially, at least. My slip and fall on the ice in front of our house first thing yesterday was not my favorite way to celebrate, however. Yes,… Read more »
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Yearly Archives: 2013
Spanish Tip of the week: Estar afuera
Estar Afuera! (Being Outside!) Some days it feels like Spring– and some days it feels like the groundhog must have seen quite the shadow, because we are clearly in for several more weeks of winter. But no matter how it feels, the fact is that we’ve almost arrived. It’s almost that time of year when… Read more »
Spanish Tip of the Week: Open Ended Questions
This month at Pine Village, we will be learning all about famous artists and recreating our own versions of some of their famous masterpieces! You don’t have to speak a lot of Spanish to encourage your child to do so. Simply ask an open ended question and let them respond with as many words as… Read more »
Come Sing With Us!
UPDATE: Come join us on 4/6/13 at 10:00 a.m. at our South End school for Launch Party #2! This week PVP Education Director Jacie Feinberg unveils her first Spanish-language CD with songs written for the toddler/preschool set. There will actually be several launch parties, the first being tomorrow (Friday, 3/8) at PVP Newton (1326 Washington… Read more »
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Although there is still snow (o.k., dirty piles of ice) everywhere on the ground, many of us are looking ahead to September. Happily, my two older kids are set in their same schools for next year — not always a given with Boston Public Schools! But, as I’ve mentioned here before, James will be moving… Read more »
Spanish Tip of the Week: Translator Apps
Many parents ask us if they can successfully support their child’s growing Spanish skills if they themselves don’t speak Spanish. The answer is a resounding yes! There are many ways you can help your child continue to develop skills in any language. For those of you that have smart phones, there are many translator apps… Read more »
It Takes A Village
Yes, the whole “It Takes A Village” thing is cliche, but this week I am truly living that statement and reminded that cliches exist because, well, they’re often true. It’s hard to go far in the parenting literature without coming across an article about the differences in how U.S. parents raise their (our) children now… Read more »
Spanish Tip: Science Fair Word Practice
Since February is Science month here at Pine Village, why not practice some words that you might be using at our upcoming science fair! We’ve made some suggestions below. Science Process Skills English Español Experiment Experimento Investigate Investigar Predict Predecir Observe Observar Procedure Procedimiento Scientist Científico Weather English Español Cloud Nube Wind Viento Meteorologist Meteorólogo… Read more »
Greetings!
Hello Pine Village friends! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jen Doyle, and I’ve just begun working with Pine Village in the area of communications, which will include regular postings to the blog. Just to give you a little bit of background, I’m the mom of two Pine Village alums – Lucy, 12,… Read more »
Spanish Tip of the Week: A game to try at home
If you are looking for more opportunities to practice Spanish with your children, repetitive games, songs, and rhymes can be a great way to build vocabulary and increase your child’s comfort level while using Spanish. Try this game at home to practice syntax and color names. Remember, in Spanish we usually put the adjective after… Read more »