Dual-language Benefits
Programs
Addtional Programs
Our Philosophy
At La Escuelita, we understand the importance of play. Play is the way children explore their world and develop their literacy, mathematical, problem-solving, and social skills. Our curriculum is driven by students’ interests and centered in child development.
Our highly trained teachers develop thematic units that are developmentally appropriate and of current interest to the students in the class. Activities in each subject area, including literacy, math, science, art, dramatic play, manipulatives, and music are integrated into these themes.
For example, a class studying buses may:
- Read books about buses
- Dictate or write stories about trips they have taken on a bus
- Measure the length of a real bus
- Figure out different ways to combine coins for a bus fare
- Count the people as they board and disembark using a bus felt board
- Plan bus routes using a map
- Sing songs about buses
- Make a collage with geometric shapes
- Build MetroCard sculptures
- Take a ride on a bus
- Interview a bus driver
- Dress up as bus drivers in dramatic play
- Build roads, bridges, and ramps with blocks, and experiment with the vehicle's speed
In short, La Escuelita’s approach is child-led and play-based.
90:10 Model of Delivery
Dual Language Benefits
Programs
Children in the 2 year old classes are taught primarily in Spanish, while children in the 3 and 4 year old classes are taught in Spanish and English with an emphasis on Spanish. This is a proven research-based approach which maximizes time spent in the non-community language (Spanish) while allowing some time for vocabulary building in English. All classes are led by highly trained native Spanish-speaking staff, with one Head Teacher and two Assistant Teachers per classroom.
Rojo and Amarillo Classrooms
Ages 2.0-3.5
Azul and Anaranjado Classrooms
Ages 3.0-4.5
Verde Classroom
Ages 3.7-5.4
We also offer early drop-off at 8:15 and extended day until 5:30pm
Yoga
Every week, our students do yoga and experience how their breath and body move together in a fun-filled way. The children have fun pretending to be animals, exploring poses, and learning breathwork, equipping them with tools that can help them in all aspects of their lives.
Music
In our weekly music class, students sing, dance, explore musical instruments, and have lots of fun.
Extended Day and Early Drop-off
To support the families in our community, we offer early drop-off at 8:15am and extended day until 5:30pm. During these sessions, children engage in child-directed open play in mixed-age groups. Both programs can be used on a regular or an as-needed basis, space permitting. Extended day is available only for students enrolled in our full-day program.
Summer Camp
La Escuelita offers a full-immersion Summer Program for children 3 to 5 years old. Our Summer Program is conducted exclusively in Spanish with expanded outdoor time, water play, and thematic units. Groups are led by our teachers.
Music With Martha
This music class is for children 16 months-3 years old. A parent or caregiver must accompany each attendee for the duration of the class. The class will meet on Thursdays from 9:30-10:15AM.
After-School Classes
Our after-school classes provide school-aged children a chance to reinforce and practice Spanish while exploring various content areas. All students aged 4-8 years old with previous knowledge of Spanish are invited to participate. All classes are mixed age groups, giving the younger children an opportunity to learn from their peers while instilling confidence and leadership in the older students.