The Benefits of Starting at a Young Age A quick scan of the ‘What the Research Shows ’ pages of the American Council on the
Category: World Languages
The Joy of Teaching Spanish to Toddlers
Every day that I work with my Toddler House students is special. These one- and two-year-olds bring so much joy and fun to my job.
How Learning a World Language Creates New Connections
Lessons on language acquisition — and overcoming the fear of making mistakes! When I lived in Guatemala almost 20 years ago, I met Michael, a
Travel Journal Day One: A Journey to Guatemala
Wednesday, June 26 We arrived in Antigua at midnight on Tuesday, June 25. At 8:00 the next morning, the group was in the headquarters of
Inly International – Where Learning Intersects with Service
Inly Assistant Head of School, Julie Kelly-Detwiler is participating in a service learning program in Guatemala June 23-July 6 with recent Inly graduates Nick Bartlett
Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Spanish Classes Celebrate Spring
Over the past few months, toddlers and younger preschoolers in our Montessori-based Toddler and Bridging classes have been immersed in language about the season. They
World Languages for Toddlers, Preschool and Beyond…
When is the best time to learn a second or third language? The earlier the better, according to research. During the sensitive period for language—from
Mandarin Chinese at Inly: Global Citizenship from the Ground Up
It’s time for Tuesday’s ASP (After School Program) Mandarin class, and a dozen Kindergarten and Lower Elementary students sit in a circle, eager to continue
Upper Elementary Students Present in Spanish About Their Pets
“Mi Mascota” Presentations By Lynda Jackson, Inly Spanish Instructor and Spanish Language Director As an end-of-the-year project last spring, Upper Elementary Spanish students worked on
The "Aha" Series: The Final Reckoning in Middle School Spanish
This week, we asked Lynda Jackson, our Middle School Spanish instructor, to share a favorite story that illustrates a moment of joyful discovery when an
The "Aha" Series: 'Me gusta la sandía!' and Other Epiphanies in Elementary Spanish
This week, we asked Lynda Jackson, our Lower and Upper Elementary Spanish instructor to share some of her favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful
The "Aha" Series: 'El conejo brinca' and Other Tales from the Preschool Specialists
This week, we asked our Toddler House and Children’s House specialists to share some of their favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery
A Typical Inly School Morning Share: Chinese New Year Parade, Geography Lesson, Songs, and More
By Martha Leta, Inly Parent “Go big or go home,” or rather “Go wig or go home” was the prevailing theme at Wednesday’s Morning Share,