"Spanish is a foreign language for some but to me it's 100% fun We do activities, we learn and we run Spanish is like a mirror reflecting on one teaching them something that's fun, fun, fun Spanish is a bright, bright sun shining down telling me Fun, Fun, Fun!" Zoe Karunakar. 3rd grader.
What is PlaySpanish®?
PlaySpanish® is a program designed to introduce children to the Spanish language and culture through a play-based curriculum. When approached this way, the language becomes a lively and captivating experience for everybody involved. While in class, children participate in a variety of activities that includes arts, crafts, story-telling, puppetry, music, dance, and games. As several parents have said: "PlaySpanish® is learning made fun."
We, Carmela Tondo-Mata and Ricardo Mata, started the program in January 1997 with a group of 5 students. As we celebrate our 14th year playing with children, we have approximately 2,000 students participating in our classes weekly throughout the Greater Charlotte area. Over the past 13 years, we have worked with over 12,000 children.
The classes are led by degreed native speakers and conducted in a small-group setting with an average class size of 8 students. The groups are organized by age and previous exposure to the language so that nobody feels left out or behind. In a typical group, the age range is no more than 2 or 2 ½ years of age between the youngest and the oldest child. Classes last between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the age of the children.
Parents are encouraged to join us in class whenever possible. Since the setting is very casual, a PlaySpanish® class is a great way to relax and spend quality time with your child.
