Episode Description:

In this episode, I talked with Houlie Duque from HomeschooltoGo to discuss holistic Spanish immersion and how it nurtures both language skills and overall development. Houlie shares her journey as a bilingual program founder, teacher, and homeschooling mom, offering valuable insights for parents supporting Spanish learners. We explore practical strategies for creating immersive experiences, integrating culture, and using nature and emotional development to enhance learning. Plus, stay tuned for a fun Spanish song that’s perfect for children!

Main Points:

• The benefits of holistic and bilingual education.
• Practical tips for Spanish immersion at home.
• The role of project-based learning and Montessori methods in language acquisition.
• How culture and emotional development support language learning.
• The importance of nature in a child’s learning environment.
• Encouragement for teens to embrace speaking Spanish and grammar.

Resources Mentioned:

• Here website: https://www.homeschooltogo.org/

• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/homeschool.togo/
• La Lechuza Song listen at the end.
• Spinning Inward: Imágenes Guiadas por Maureen Murdock. en Español https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-Bb48Y24U
• Spinning Inward: Imágenes Guiadas por Maureen Murdock. en English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hdkwg-Il_w

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