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Which Season Is It?

Oh no! Our seasons are all mixed up!

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WHAT TO PRACTICE

Learn about the seasons by matching each item to the appropriate time of year.

NOTE TO GROWNUPS

Reinforce your child’s learning by talking about what other things one might do or see in each of the seasons. What’s the weather like? What kinds of clothes do you wear? What’s your favorite thing to do in each season?

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Ask a Bilingual Expert

Raising a bilingual child? On this page, our very own Director of Learning Design and Efficacy, Sophia Espinoza, addresses some of the most common questions, concerns, and curiosities around the benefits of bilingualism.

Sophia began teaching in Chicago Public Schools through Chicago Teaching Fellows, learning to support both English Language Learners and students with neurodiverse needs.

Benefits of Bilingualism (FAQs):

Any advice on managing two Spanish dialects in the household? Does this cause confusion for kids?

Now that our world is more interconnected than ever, there are plenty of families where each parent could be from a different country in Latin America, with distinctive dialects, vocabulary, slang, and culture. And that’s totally ok for kids to be exposed to. Their perspectives are broadened and they learn to communicate cross-culturally, it’s a thing to be celebrated.

What do you recommend if I’m not completely fluent and my child’s school doesn’t have an immersion class?

I always encourage as much Spanish exposure as possible. Don’t worry about immersion classes availability or not being completely fluent. Use the Spanish you know, even if you may need to speak Spanglish.

Do you recommend teaching different subjects in different languages?

Parents who live in an English-speaking country need to remember that children are always going to learn English; Their world is in English, their peers speak English, even if they’re doing dual immersion programs.

How can my child learn language through play?

Play-based learning in children aged PreK/K should take the form of pretend play. Pretend play is crucial in not only developing social skills but cognitive skills too, which can help your child learn a new language.

What are some of the cognitive benefits of bilingualism?

By introducing your child to a second language early, you are giving them the chance to access the cognitive benefits of being bilingual. Research shows that bilingual brains have better executive functioning in areas like focus, mental multitasking, and working memory.