Colombia, also known as the gateway to South America, is a diversified country full of culture and a joyous population! Nature provides beautiful mountains, desserts, and beaches. And on the man-made side – historical ruins, native architecture, and modern cities. Our Country of the Month allows us to share even more experiences, and explore new…
Posts by Mallory French
Day in the Life of Preschool B!
Step into our lively and energized Preschool B classroom where you can experience a full day of what being a happy child is like at Casa de Corazón. Every day brings new surprises and special activities to work on various skills as we develop. This video highlights our most recent St. Patrick’s Day!
A message from Natalie Standridge, Founder & CEO
Would you agree that 2022 is a special year? Reuniting with family, with travel, and settling into better versions of ourselves. And for Casa, a year to celebrate our 20TH ANNIVERSARY! You may have already noticed our anniversary logo (above) that we’ve been highlighting at various events throughout this year. The rocket ship signifies that…
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day at Casa!
Every year on July 18th, we celebrate someone who was an extraordinary advocate for equality, justice, and human rights. This person is Nelson Mandela. At Casa, we look forward to celebrating Nelson Mandela Day as we aim to teach our young children about the critical history of our world. Furthermore, we advocate for communities to…
What Is Spanish Language Immersion?
In a Spanish Language immersion program, non-native speakers are taught traditional curriculum — like reading and math — entirely in Spanish. The goal of a Spanish immersion preschool is to promote proficiency in the language while increasing social and cognitive development. In their early years, kids’ brains are primed for language acquisition and growing fast….
Learning Foreign Language for Life: An Interview with Natalie Standridge
“Twenty years ago, people questioned if exposing children to a second language would delay verbal development. No one believes that now. Most of the world’s developed countries incorporate bilingual education. In fact, more than half of the world’s population is bilingual. Research shows that bilingualism increases mental flexibility, giving kids better imaginations, and that math…
Meet Merary! Our Chief Operations Officer
Meet Merary, our Chief Operations Officer! Merary has been with Casa for 9 years. She first began as an Administrative Assistant and moved her way up to Center Director, then to Curriculum & Staff Development Coordinator, and now is in her current role as Chief Operations Officer. In her day-to-day activities, Merary supports and coaches…
Toddler Room Transition!
When we learned that it was time for Beau to transition to the toddler room, I could hardly believe it. It felt like just yesterday we were bringing our eleven-week-old son to Casa for his first day in the infant room! Over the last 14 months, the teachers in Infants A have helped him to…
Country of the Month: Mexico!
What comes to mind when you think of Mexico? Maybe your mind starts thinking about tacos and wondering how “traditional” fast food tacos really are. Perhaps your mind excavates the small amount of information you know about the Aztecs and their incredible monument, Chichén Itzá. Mexico is a bountiful country with incredible experiences. Each state…