Sprinkling Joy with Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)

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

Top Five Reasons Parents Choose Spanish Schoolhouse

At Spanish Schoolhouse Creekside, 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...

3 Tips For Preserving Bilingual Learning

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!

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!

Cheers to Coffee!

At this time of year, many Spanish Schoolhouse Creekside 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...

Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Learning tongue twisters in a first language is a fun challenge.  Learning them in a second language is even trickier!  But for both children and adults, Spanish tongue twisters, or trabalenguas, are very useful learning tools. Here at Spanish Schoolhouse Creekside,...