Our Curriculum
Though research and statistics note that full immersion learning is the optimal way to acquire a second language, instruction for Mobile Afterschool programming follows a 90/10 immersion model (90% Spanish/Mandarin and 10% English) to help ease the anxieties of children and families who may be more familiar with English and less familiar with learning in a 100% full immersion setting.
Everything Mobile Afterschool teaches is designed to exceed the expectations of discerning families who choose for their children to have meaningful cultural learning opportunities that will both enhance their children’s school-readiness skills and future positioning in the world. Our classes are built on successfully tried and tested routines that promote fun and interactive engagement to get children motivated and excited to learn new things while making new friends in the process!
Classes may be split between ages and abilities, but might also consist of mixed-age groups, since we respect the fact that all children learn differently and that children who may be the same age may also have differing capabilities and development. Mobile Afterschool always teaches with intent towards ability, which makes our programming distinguishable amongst most other afterschool programs.
Now that you are ready to move forward, enrolling in Mobile Afterschool is easy—click on the "What Families Need to Know” tab to get more information about what is needed for each Mobile Afterschool day and how we can get your child started.
A sample schedule can be found here:
3:15pm-3:30pm-Aperitivos (Snack time)
3:30pm-4:00pm-Tiempo al Aire Libre (Outdoor time) If Inclement Weather, then Indoor Cultural Music & Movement Activities
4:00pm-4:30pm-Cuentos, Escritura y Conversación en Español (Spanish Storytime, Writing, & Conversation) Proficiency Building
4:30pm-5:00pm- Actividades y Juegos de Matemáticas (Math Activities & Games)
5:00pm-5:30pm- Arte Basado en Proyectos (Project Based Art)
5:30pm-6pm- Tiempo Libre/Relajación/Transición al Hogar (Free Time/Wind Down/Transition to Home)
Sample Curriculum for Spanish and Mandarin is Available Upon Request.
