Posts By: Holly Irgens

Summer Info Sessions

Please join us at our Summer Information Sessions throughout the month of July and August to learn about our Spanish language immersion programs. Hear from our directors about developmentally appropriate practices and our social emotional curriculum. See the classrooms and get a sense of what a typical day looks like for your child. Intended for families who are currently in the process of choosing a… Read more »

School Spotlight: Porter Square

Right on Mass Ave, our Porter Square school opened in 2009 in the historic Henderson Carriage House Building. This wonderful neighborhood school has a large community room we use for fun group activities such as yoga class and special guest visitors. Porter Square Director, Paulina Pena has been a part of our team since 2015 where she started as a teacher in our Kendall Square… Read more »

May is Water Safety Month

Happy Water Safety Month! We know that our families love swimming and splashing about all summer long, so we are excited to share a guest post from the British Swim School of Boston! Don’t forget to practice your Spanish Vocab in the water and remember these safety tips from our friends at the British Swim School! Swim……..nadar Water…….agua Pool…..piscina Beach…….playa Ocean…….océano Hello from British Swim… Read more »

Vote for us in the 2023 Boston Parents Paper Family Favorites

Pine Village has been serving families in the Boston area for over 20 years, and much of the success of our longevity is due to our excellent reputation in the communities we serve. Parents trust the advice of family and friends to guide them before making an investment in their children and trusting any program, and we are so grateful for your recommendations and support… Read more »

Winter 2023 Information Sessions

Hear from our Directors about our Spanish immersion program, developmentally appropriate practices, and social/emotional curriculum. RSVP Required: http://bit.ly/pvpInfoSession Multi-School Events (Virtual, via Zoom) JP South/Needham/South EndMonday, February 6, 2023 – 2:00 PM Kendall Sq./BrooklineWednesday, February 8, 2023 – 2:00 PM JP Revere/BrightonThursday, February 23, 2023 – 4:00 PM Newton Highlands/Porter Sq./West NewtonFriday, February 24, 2023 – 10:30 AM Individual School Events (In-Person)All begin promptly at… Read more »

Spanish Tip of the Week: Words of Love and Friendship

When it comes to our classrooms, we encourage words of love and friendship between the entire community. Using these heartfelt words at home is a great way to reinforce caring, loving behavior. Today on the blog, we’ve put together some Spanish vocab words to practice at home! Friend….. Amiga/Amigo Love….amor Heart……. corazón Nice…….. agradable Caring……. cariñosa Sweet….. dulce Laugh…..risa Chocolate….. chocolate Share…… Compartir Kind…… amable Buddy….. Amiga/Amigo… Read more »

School Spotlight: Pine Village JP Revere St.

The original Jamaica Plain school is located in St John’s Episcopal Church within the historical neighborhood of Summer Hill,. Along with our fenced in playground, kids love our bright sunny classrooms and large parish hall for big events! Our Director, Ana Nieto, shares a few of her favorite memories and ongoing events at our Pine Village Revere St. preschool in today’s blog! Hola! My name… Read more »

Celebrating 21 Years of Pine Village Preschool

A challenge of owning a small business is that we are always in “work mode” and sometimes forget to reflect on special moments and memories. This past summer we realized we had completely bypassed our 20th anniversary, which took place in 2021. This is a monumental milestone, but especially for a small business founded by two women: Emma LaVecchia and Brid Martin. So although belated,…

2022 Cambridge Science Festival Presentation: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Pine Village Preschool was excited to present at the 2022 Cambridge Science Festival about how we teach children to take care of our planet. Our goal is to create awareness for parents on the many small things they can do everyday to make this a reality. Check out our intro video to the presentation below: We are happy to share the presentation below – you… Read more »

Explore the Neighborhood: South End

If you live around the Boston area, you are probably already familiar with the South End. Tucked between Back Bay/Copley, Roxbury and Southie! However, you might not be familiar with the gems unless you spend a lot of time there. It’s certainly one of the quieter parts of the city and not quite as touristy as Copley or Back Bay or the North End. With… Read more »