Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual
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 […]
A Valuable Life Skill for Your Child
“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 […]
Benefits of Spanish Immersion vs Daycare
“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 […]
How Immersion Learning Enhances Intelligence
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: What the Stats Say
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 […]
Bilingual Nobel Prize Winners
We told you 52% of CEOs are billingual. This next statistic, however, will blow your mind. Over 60% of Nobel Prize Winners, since 2015, are bilingual— or they speak multiple languages. Yeah, we know they are smart, but still. That makes Rayito for your infant through 6 year old a no-brainer. Enroll today and get 50% […]
Benefits of Bilingual: Early Decisions Matter
SETTLE “EARLY DECISION” EARLIER Benefits of Being Bilingual and the Correlation with College Acceptance Outcomes. The drive home from the hospital may seem a bit early to start thinking about your newborns’ college education and career. But 20 years ago, the idea of multi-year long waiting lists to get into a preschool also would’ve seemed […]
History of Rayito de Sol Preschool
Luisa Fuentes emigrated from Lima Peru to Minnesota over 17 years ago. Luisa knew that to be successful it was imperative for her to begin the immersion process in her new community by first learning the language and then concurrently learning the culture and all aspects of what it means to be a “Minnesotan”. With […]
Incorporating Spanish into Parks Games for Kids
The Twin Cities are full of great parks! Parks give us a great opportunity to get out in nature and spend time with our family and friends. Children can play on playgrounds, swim in outdoor pools, play sports, dance, listen to music, discover art, and much more! In 2017, Minneapolis ranked for the fifth time […]
Benefits of Speaking Spanish to Infants
At Rayito de Sol, we understand the many benefits of bilingual education. From our classroom curriculum to physical activities, we are always incorporating Spanish into the lives of our students. There are many benefits of exposing children and babies to a second language. However, the greatest benefit can be found when you start early. During […]