Local programs like Park Slope’s Juguemos a Cantar, which offers an immersive Spanish-language experience for kids, provide a comfy yet educational setting where transplanted Brooklynites can catch up in their native tongue and broaden their children’s linguistic horizons.
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Thank you so much for taking such good care of Mirabel. We're very happy she's getting as much time as she is outdoors with the other kids and kind staff and teachers and it's been amazing to see her now getting excited about going to school and having fun there! Muchas gracias!
--ELIZABETH (Mom to Mirabel - 2020)
--ELIZABETH (Mom to Mirabel - 2020)
Thank you so much for all you and the school have done for us these past two years! Everyone was extremely nurturing and supportive of Maya and it was clear to us that we chose the right place for her in those formative years. Although she is excited about starting kindergarten in the fall, there have been a few times where she has wanted to go back to Juguemos (or her "monster" school as we refer to it - because when we were introducing her to the idea of school, she read about the cartoon Henry Hugglemonster,who is a little yellow monster, and his school). We will make sure she visits next year when she can.
--JEANNIE (Mom to Maya - 2015)
--JEANNIE (Mom to Maya - 2015)
Nurturing staff, warm environment, fun learning, and Spanish! High value experience!
--MECHELLE (Mom to Winona - 2014)
--MECHELLE (Mom to Winona - 2014)
I just wanted to send a thank you to Miss Luli for the great work she did in the private classes for my sons. Believe it or not they've both been using Spanish words around the house more frequently (generally to express emotions or colors) which is very cool to hear! Thank you!
-- MOM of two boys (4 & 7 yrs - 2015)
-- MOM of two boys (4 & 7 yrs - 2015)
“The kids had a great time. And the parents were able to relax. It was a wonderful experience and I am sure we will be back.” (Birthday Party)
--CARRIE (Mom to Nadine)
--CARRIE (Mom to Nadine)
Thank you so much for providing the space for my daughter's 2nd birthday party. The classroom space was absolutely perfect - the kids loved playing on the mats and in the ball pit, and the back room worked beautifully as a space for arts and crafts and food. Dhariana was so helpful- she got us everything we needed, provided balloons and music, and made us feel right at home. It was a perfect day and we loved having the party at Juguemos!
--ELANA
--ELANA
Thanks so much. Also, I have to say the drop-off (Parents' Night Out) is a superb idea and your execution of it is great! We did it for the first time last month and loved it. Avery took to it the moment we got there. My husband and I were able to spend a few hours together (at a fraction of what a sitter would cost) and even had time to kill after dinner and coffee! Dhariana was great too! We look forward to next month's night-out!
--TRACY GAMBLE (Mom to Avery)
--TRACY GAMBLE (Mom to Avery)
I just wanted to say how much we love Juguemos and what a wonderful experience it has been for Marlo. Her teacher is fantastic and if all Marlo's future teachers were this special she'd be set for life!
-- TAMAR (Mom to Marlo)
-- TAMAR (Mom to Marlo)
Raising Bilingual Kids: The earlier the better... consistency and commitment are key.
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It has been fun to watch Quinn start to evolve into the great big brother that we know he will be, and we thank all of you for continuing to provide him with such a stable and loving learning environment during this time of transition. We are looking forward to having another little boy to enroll into Juguemos in the coming years!!
-- MICHAELA (Mom to Quinn)
-- MICHAELA (Mom to Quinn)
[Mira] got so much out of the fall semester with her Juguemos teacher, especially the Science class, and I loved seeing the projects that she brought home. I know her babysitter really enjoyed it too. Thanks for a great experience! Also, Mira's Spanish is sky rocking, as far as I can tell. She regularly inserts Spanish words into her daily language use, which thrills her father and I!
-- MELISSA (Mom to Mira)
-- MELISSA (Mom to Mira)
I also recommend it highly!!! My daughter went there for school and camp- the teachers are fabulous, the environment is warm and very loving. We also go for many of the activities. The director is amazing and very dedicated to childhood education and fostering community.
-- BERTIE (Talia and Paloma's mom)
-- BERTIE (Talia and Paloma's mom)
Estamos muy contentos con Valentina en Juguemos. Hemos notado que Valentina esta aprendiendo muchos buenos modales y muchas cosas nuevas que la maestra le enseña con mucho amor y dedicacion.
-- ANDREINA (mom to Valentina & Sophia)
-- ANDREINA (mom to Valentina & Sophia)
Thank you so much for all of your great work with Trajan at camp . Trajan is normally a very shy boy who has trouble with new experiences and environments and I was nervous about how his week of Spanish school would go. I was surprised--and THRILLED! at how happy he was coming to camp every day. He was actually so sad to leave and wants to come back again next year. I wish we lived closer and could come longer. I wanted to thank you all so much--you made him feel loved and cared for--and more comfortable with his Spanish. muchas gracias,
-- DANIELLE (Trajan's mommy)
-- DANIELLE (Trajan's mommy)
I just wanted to say also, that I am so glad I brought Oni to your school and that you had space for her. She is so happy there and every teacher/everyone who works there is so kind, so giving, so hardworking and loving. I have to take spanish classes in the new year for sure to keep up w/ Oni!
-- FRANCESCA (mom to Oni)
-- FRANCESCA (mom to Oni)
I send my son there and I love it, as does he which is the most important. They are kind and warm and sweet. The director is really dedicated to promoting a home away from home for the kids. They are not too structured (which was exactly what we were looking for), yet the kids learn a lot - colors, numbers, words and lots and lots of songs.
But what I like most about the school is the emphasis on sharing and kindness to each other.
The classes are also small and the teachers take a lot of time to get to know the parents and always be up on what is going on at home. For example when we had a new baby, we (the teachers and I) spoke at length about how my son was dealing with it, what we could do at home and how he was handling it at school. I can't recommend this place enough.
-- LAURA
But what I like most about the school is the emphasis on sharing and kindness to each other.
The classes are also small and the teachers take a lot of time to get to know the parents and always be up on what is going on at home. For example when we had a new baby, we (the teachers and I) spoke at length about how my son was dealing with it, what we could do at home and how he was handling it at school. I can't recommend this place enough.
-- LAURA
My daughter Corinna is really enjoying her summer pee wee experience at Juguemos! I would love for her to continue with you and keep learning Spanish.
-- CLAUDIA (mom to Corinna)
-- CLAUDIA (mom to Corinna)