As we end the school year with May’s festivities, we celebrate all the learning and the memories we’ve made! The first day of school seems like just yesterday, as we got to know our students. Now we reflect on all the ways they’ve grown – in maturity,...
Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for fiestas! A fun part of many Latino celebrations is the tradition of making and cracking cascarones. The word cascarón comes from the Spanish word for shell, cáscara. Cascarones are...
Top Five Reasons Parents Choose Spanish Schoolhouse
At Spanish Schoolhouse Pearland, we’re driven by a mission we’re all proud of! We work hard to make sure our students have the best preparation for future learning. Every school day is filled with engaging experiences that inspire an appreciation for world languages...
3 Tips For Preserving Bilingual Learning
It can be difficult to be patient in a world that loves instant gratification. Some things, however, take time to master. One of those things is the mastery of language. Don’t give up! You’ve already taken a step in the right direction of bilingual learning, by...
Day of the Dead – A Celebration of Life!
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, gained new attention with the younger generation when the movie “Coco” came out a few years ago. We all recall this movie with its catchy songs, bright colors, and heartfelt message that brought out the best of the Mexican...
Cheers to Coffee!
At this time of year, many Spanish Schoolhouse Pearland preschool parents arrive at school to the welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee! In some of our schools, this is sampling time for an annual fundraiser when students sell custom-roasted bags of Latin American...
Creating a Love and Logic Environment at School (and Home!)
Spanish Schoolhouse Pearland uses the Love and Logic® methodology to help promote healthy teacher-student relationships and positive school-wide discipline. The main goal of Love and Logic is to teach respect, self-respect, personal responsibility, and cooperation. ...
¡Feliz Cumpleaños! Birthday Traditions in Latin America and Beyond!
Birthdays are celebrated around the world! But while singing a birthday song is almost universal, different countries have unique ways of celebrating the completion of another year. Read on for some fun and unusual birthday traditions in Latin America and...
¿Cómo está el clima hoy? Weather Expressions in Spanish
For our preschoolers at Spanish Schoolhouse Pearland, the weather is an important concept we learn at Circle Time. Seasons, calendars, and how to dress for the weather bring up fun conversations, especially when Texas sees unusual weather like our recent snowy...