Category Archives: Bilingual

Across the world, more families than ever before are raising bilingual children — and it’s natural for parents to have questions. When will my bilingual baby say their first word? Can learning two languages delay talking? Will my child be confused?  At Casa de Corazón, we meet many families curious about bilingual child development. One…

In early childhood, the brain is naturally primed for language acquisition. Many benefits accompany learning a second language in early childhood. Though second language instruction for young children is common practice in many countries, it is less popular in the United States. However, an increasing number of American parents and educators are starting dual language…

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….

Being bilingual is a powerful and positive tool that helps children thrive. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, speaking multiple languages is a must in order to communicate with others in a culturally relevant way. Bilingual children are able to view the world from different perspectives and can also relate to others better. Early childhood education…

Understanding more than one language can take you places. Speaking more than one language will get you even further! When children become bilingual at a young age, it sets them up for success throughout grade school and later in life. Casa de Corazón presents the opportunity for children as young as infants to learn both…