Global Child is a privately owned language learning program that has been teaching children to speak French, Chinese and Spanish since 1992. The program operates by visiting participating Massachusetts public and private schools and providing 50- to 60-minute lessons before or after school. The Spanish teaching curriculum incorporates lessons in Spanish cultures and focuses on learning through a combination of games, singing, skits, snacks and movement. Tuition includes one class per week throughout the school year; a Global Child language learning booklet; audio CD; and weekly lesson handouts.
Global Child Inc.
P.O. Box 224
Canton, MA 0202
781-830-9119
globalchild.com
Risas y Sonrisas, which is Spanish for "Laughter and Smiles," is a full Spanish-learning curriculum for children created by Leticia Smith, a longtime Texas Spanish school teacher. Risas y Sonrisas offers two programs that each fulfills the requirements of the national standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The complete classroom program can be purchased by teachers or schools, and includes over 120 hours of instruction and all necessary materials. A similar program is available for parents who home school their children, and teachers. Lesson plans and materials include games, songs, word cards, pictures and posters.
Risas y Sonrisas
8650 Spicewood Springs #145-590
Austin, TX 78759
512-219-0225
spanishforkids.com
Zadorspain Spanish language schools are located in Spain and cater to American adults and children learning to speak Spanish, as well as adolescent students from other parts of the world. The school offers two Spanish summer camp programs for children: One is offered to teens, and the other to children ages 8 through 13. The two-week Spanish summer camp programs include comprehensive Spanish lesson plans, meals, boarding, adult supervision, field trips and excursions, and daily outdoor activities and sports, all while experiencing authentic Spanish culture.
Zador Alicante Spanish school
Avenida Constitución 14
03002 Alicante
Spain
+34-965-142371
zadorspain.com
Online interactive sites make a handy learning accessory for parents teaching children Spanish at home, or for teachers who would like to enhance their students' lesson plans with interesting homework assignments. 123 Teach Me is an online educational tool that offers free Spanish lessons for children. The website hosts a vast variety of interactive games, printable quizzes and worksheets, songs, podcasts and more that relate directly to teaching Spanish to children of any age. All Spanish programs for children can be accessed at any time, without membership, for free, by visiting 123teachme.com.