At Rayito de Sol, each day is filled with engaging, stimulating projects and crafts for children. Our school emphasizes communication, problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Our unique STEAM curriculum utilizes science, technology, ARTS and math to nurture intelligent and thoughtful young humans. As the weather turns colder and playing outside is less of an option for kids, […]
How quickly will my child learn Spanish?? This is a big question for parents. The truth is: “A lot sooner than you think,” says Luisa Fuentes, founder of Rayito de Sol schools, “Research shows the earlier children can learn a language, the better for many reasons.” Parents often voice concerns that learning a second language […]
Article from the Cornell University Chronicle by Susan S. Lang Teaching young children how to speak a second language is good for their minds, report two Cornell linguistic researchers. Learning a second language does not cause language confusion, language delay or cognitive deficit, which have been concerns in the past. In fact, according to studies […]
Article by: Viorica Marian, PhD, Anthony Shook (Dana.com) Today, more of the world’s population is bilingual or multilingual than monolingual. In addition to facilitating cross-cultural communication, this trend also positively affects cognitive abilities. Researchers have shown that the bilingual brain can have better attention and task-switching capacities than the monolingual brain, thanks to its developed […]
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.” – Frank Smith Spanish is not just a language, it is a life skill. As you research the right place to begin your child’s education, here are 5 facts to keep Spanish Immersion at the top of your […]
“BY HAVING ANOTHER LANGUAGE, YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE VISION OF THE WORLD” – PANOS ATHANASOPOULOS The Benefits of Spanish Immersion vs. Daycare By starting your child’s education in a Spanish Immersion program, you are not only giving them the gift of a second language – you are instilling a lifetime of appreciation for learning. While […]
Why Immersion learning builds intelligence Before you are even expecting, deciding your child’s schooling can be overwhelming. Giving your child the gift of language is an important start for a lifetime of success and continued learning. ACADEMIC GROWTH Spanish Immersion does not mean a sole focus on learning spanish. At Rayito, we use a unique […]
Speak Spanish. Eat Organic. Read the Stats. If you have children or are expecting, eating organic is probably on your mind. “Babies eat more than adults, pound for pound, and are more vulnerable to environmental toxins,” says Alan Greene, MD, pediatrician and author of Raising Baby Green. As children continue to grow, they are more susceptible to […]
