Enrolling your child in a bilingual education program lets them develop cognitive, social, and academic skills that will last a lifetime. College for Kids takes a holistic approach to young learners’ growth through our fully immersive, Spanish-speaking classroom and Montessori learning environment.
Bilingual education is an academic approach to teaching students in two different languages, one of which is usually the child’s native language. The two most common approaches to this learning model are dual-language and immersion.
Schools using a dual language approach deliver instruction in both the students’ native language and a second language. Students in immersion-based classrooms are taught all subjects — including nonlinguistic ones like math and science — in the foreign language. College for Kids is a 100% Spanish-immersion daycare.
Young children who start their language journey early often experience these advantages of bilingual education.
Developing strong executive functioning skills at a young age empowers kids to learn focus. Part of speaking two languages is knowing when to use each one. For example, a child who needs help zipping up their coat may ask their parents in English but knows to ask their teacher the same question in Spanish. This ability to quickly switch from one mental task to another takes concentration and attention. It also helps students learn how to multitask and think critically about their social and environmental contexts.
Bilingual children can be excellent listeners and speakers. Even infant-age children show signs of enhanced communication skills compared to nonbilingual children of the same age. This includes keeping track of other people’s perspectives and formulating responses based on that awareness.
Fully immersive environments, such as College for Kids’ childcare programs, introduce young learners to different cultures through educational activities, global celebrations, and creative projects. Bilingual education is important because this awareness fosters a sense of empathy and understanding that children carry into adulthood.
The same cognitive flexibility that children develop during bilingual education can benefit them in other academic areas, too. Subjects like reading and math require a strong working memory and problem-solving abilities — the very skills your child will learn through a fully immersive bilingual program.
Understanding more than one language is a big asset for future opportunities. In the United States alone, nine out of 10 employers report a growing need for bilingual employees. Bilingualism can also open doors to global experiences, like living, learning, or working in a different country.
College for Kids immerses young learners in a 100% Spanish-speaking environment. As a Montessori school, we’re passionate about encouraging child-led learning and offer nurturing, farm-fresh food. Find a location near you and start enrollment today.
