When I talk about my child’s bilingual journey I often express how I was the “only one” who spoke the heritage language, how we were immersed completely in the community language; and how challenging it was, but in retrospect I realize I didn’t raise a bilingual child by myself… itRead More →
On the third year anniversary of our journey into Spanish immersion I find it fitting to share with you what language immersion strategies have worked for us, and how my child has a new-found love with the Spanish language. Photo via Common Creative: Marcus Koljonen, and Microsoft Word. In the beginning I wasRead More →
As a bilingual parent I’ve faced many challenges raising a bilingual child. Therefore, I can’t imagine how challenging it would be for a monolingual parent. I’ve been asked by many monolingual parents if they can actually raise a bilingual child, and my answer is yes, of course! When there’s aRead More →
Both little one and I were excitedly looking forward to his new advanced Spanish immersion program. He was thrilled to find out that he was going to be in the advanced session! His new group consisted of three adults, one child (9 yrs. old) and my 5 yr. old. HisRead More →
Every time my child speaks to me in full complete Spanish sentences it blows my mind! It’s been exactly a year since we ventured into our Spanish immersion journey. I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by, and how much my son’s Spanish fluency, and understanding has blossomed! ItRead More →
Our Spanish text-rich home. I’m taking this reading in Spanish business serious! I’m determined to raise not only a bilingual child but a biliterate one as well. Thank you Jenny from Spanish Playground for your post on Multicultural Kids Blog that has inspired me to do this at home. We’reRead More →
This past December I reflected on our past year, and thought of the major milestones that my “now” bilingual child has accomplished. I can highlight all of the positive language learning experiences from his first Spanish language immersion lessons to our family immersion trip to Puerto Rico. To keep the momentumRead More →
If you’ve been following our bilingual journey you will understand the magnitude, and importance of our first ever Spanish play date! Immersion Playgroups You see, we live in an area where Spanish is the minority language, and pretty much non-existent. I know how important it is for a bilingualRead More →
Our Journey into Spanish Immersion began on February of this year. We’re almost at the end of the year, and I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled, and excited I am about little one’s bilingual progress! During this year a lot has happened! He’s been on Spanish immersionRead More →