As we end the school year with May’s festivities, we celebrate all the learning and the memories we’ve made!  The first day of school seems like just yesterday, as we got to know our students.  Now we reflect on all the ways they’ve grown – in maturity,...

Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for fiestas!  A fun part of many Latino celebrations is the tradition of making and cracking cascarones.    The word cascarón comes from the Spanish word for shell, cáscara.  Cascarones are...

At Spanish Schoolhouse Fort Worth, we’re driven by a mission we’re all proud of!  We work hard to make sure our students have the best preparation for future learning.  Every school day is filled with engaging experiences that inspire an appreciation for...

It can be difficult to be patient in a world that loves instant gratification. Some things, however, take time to master. One of those things is the mastery of language. Don’t give up! You’ve already taken a step in the right direction of bilingual learning, by...

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, gained new attention with the younger generation when the movie “Coco” came out a few years ago. We all recall this movie with its catchy songs, bright colors, and heartfelt message that brought out the best of the Mexican...

At this time of year, many Spanish Schoolhouse preschool parents arrive at school to the welcoming aroma of freshly brewed coffee! In some of our schools, this is sampling time for an annual fundraiser when students sell custom-roasted bags of Latin American...

Spanish Schoolhouse Fort Worth uses the Love and Logic® methodology to help promote healthy teacher-student relationships and positive school-wide discipline. The main goal of Love and Logic is to teach respect, self-respect, personal responsibility, and...

Birthdays are celebrated around the world!  But while singing a birthday song is almost universal, different countries have unique ways of celebrating the completion of another year. Read on for some fun and unusual birthday traditions in Latin America and...

For our preschoolers at Spanish Schoolhouse Fort Worth, the weather is an important concept we learn at Circle Time.  Seasons, calendars, and how to dress for the weather bring up fun conversations, especially when Texas sees unusual weather like our recent snowy...

Learning tongue twisters in a first language is a fun challenge.  Learning them in a second language is even trickier!  But for both children and adults, Spanish tongue twisters, or trabalenguas, are very useful learning tools. Here at Spanish Schoolhouse...