Spanish For Children

"Bilingual children are better at problem-solving skills"

“Bilingual children outperform children who speak only one language in problem-solving skills and creative thinking, according to a new study.” – BBC News

What Are the Benefits of Language Learning for Children?

There are many benefits that come from exposing children to a foreign language at a young age. According to linguist Noam Chomsky, young children and pre-teens may be in a “critical period” for language learning, where their brains are simply more receptive to learning new languages.

This is why it often seems like young kids are a sponge for a second language, whereas an adult struggles much more with language acquisition. So, it’s important and helpful to expose kids to a second language as early as possible—this may also help them acquire more languages as teens or adults!

Beyond that, bilingualism has many documented benefits. One study found that bilingual kids have heightened problem-solving skills and creative thinking capabilities compared to their monolingual peers. What’s more, the study found that bilingual kids possess a richer and deeper understanding of vocabulary. These skills, acquired at a young age, will serve children well for their entire lives

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Bilingualism has many documented benefits.

Beyond that, bilingualism has many documented benefits. One study found that bilingual kids have heightened problem-solving skills and creative thinking capabilities compared to their monolingual peers. What’s more, the study found that bilingual kids possess a richer and deeper understanding of vocabulary. These skills, acquired at a young age, will serve children well for their entire lives.

Bilingualism can have emotional as well as cognitive benefits. Another recent study found that bilingual children tend to have superior social skills and a heightened sense of empathy.

Finally, can foster a sense of curiosity and global awareness that may carry through into adulthood. Knowing a foreign language gives kids a first-hand window into other cultures from around the world. In an increasingly globalized world, raising your child in an environment where they learn about cultures other than their own is highly important.

Exposing children to a second language at a young age

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Exposing a child to a second language allows him or her to optimize their learning potential. Standardized testing has shown that Elementary students who studied a foreign language scored higher on tests in reading, math, and language arts.

Young children are ideally suited to learn a second language – cognitively, it as easy as learning a first language. Kids who have learned a foreign language show greater cognitive development in mental flexibility, creativity, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Learning Spanish for kids can be approached in many different ways as opposed to learning math, which must be done through working math problems. This ability to learn in a variety of ways allows us to create a variety of resources that teach in multiple ways. Spanish for kids introduces Spanish in a way that kids will truly enjoy.

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