
How to Build Spanish Into Your Homeschool Schedule
Are you working on developing your homeschool schedule? Homeschooling is an ideal option for families who want their children to learn Spanish and English in a flexible, individualized, and authentic setting. Many families love the freedom and flexibility homeschooling provides. Bilingual families often find they can support the minority language better. Each family is unique, and...Read More
8 Spanish Homeschool Activities You Should Do ASAP
Spanish homeschool activities are major assets that add to the effectiveness of your Spanish homeschool. In addition to providing your kids with linguistic benefits and cognitive advantages while learning a foreign language, you will boost their motivation, interest, and overall engagement with the target language as they get involved with each activity. The Spanish homeschool...Read More
Get Spanish on Your Child’s Homeschool High School Transcript
Want to make sure that Spanish has a place on your child’s homeschool high school transcript? There are so many wonderful reasons to study Spanish. Speaking another language empowers you with new possibilities. In fact, high schools and colleges value world language so much that getting a high school diploma or a college degree usually requires a set number of world language credits....Read More
40+ Bilingual Homeschooling Resources for Your Family
Are you looking for more resources to help reach your bilingual homeschooling goals? That is great! Kids’ minds are like sponges—they tend to learn things faster and better the sooner they start. Also, your timing is perfect! The number of Spanish-language materials to make this experience easier is growing exponentially. The best way to start is by having a clear, organized plan as well as...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusFebruary 7, 2021 Homeschooling, Learning Strategies, Spanish for Kids0 comments
How to Use Total Physical Response to Teach Your Child Spanish
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a great tool for teaching basic Spanish vocabulary to beginning learners. What is TPR, exactly? It’s a movement-based technique for teaching new vocabulary or phrases. In fact, the TPR process mimics the way infants learn their native language. To boost language and vocabulary learning, Total Physical Response aims to create a brain link between speech...Read More
7 Themes for Vocabulary Activities in Spanish for Preschool Kids
Are you planning vocabulary activities in Spanish as a Spanish teacher or homeschooling parent? When vocabulary is introduced by subject or theme, it will stay with your preschooler longer. This is because contextual learning allows students to make personal connections to new information by associating it with their experiences. Thematic teaching is better than having your...Read More
Spanish for Kids: How to Organize Your Spanish Homeschool
Do you teach Spanish for kids at your homeschool? It’s a surefire way to give your children the valuable gift of learning another language. Plus, it comes along with tons of cognitive benefits and academic perks! What’s more, they’ll gain key life-enhancing skills like empathy, perseverance, and a love of learning. Keep reading to find out more about your...Read More
5 Accredited Homeschool Programs for Bilingual Families
Bilingual accredited homeschool programs offer homeschooling families a number of significant benefits, including flexible scheduling, budget-friendly rates, and, most importantly, high-quality educational resources. What is an accredited homeschool program? It’s simply a program that is accredited or certified by a third-party accrediting agency. And completing accredited...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusDecember 10, 2020 Homeschooling, HSA News and Reviews, Learning Strategies0 comments
An All-You-Need Guide on High School Classes in Spanish
Did you know that less than 10% of Americans speak another language? Becoming fluent in Spanish means you’ll stand out in your career and in your community. You can achieve this worthy goal by taking high school classes in Spanish. Whether you aspire to pursue higher education or to enter the workforce upon graduation, investing in language learning during your critical high school years...Read More
by Michelle Margaret FajkusDecember 5, 2020 Homeschooling, Learning Strategies, Spanish for Kids0 comments
