6 Struggles for ELL Students, and How We Can Help
According to an NEA Policy Brief, by 2025 nearly 25 percent of students in public schools will be English Language Learners, the fastest-growing student population group. With such a dramatic increase, it is imperative that the educational community understands and adequately addresses the struggles of ELL students, and ensures that ELL teachers receive the best training possible. ELL students […]
Dual-Language Programs Are on the Rise, Even for Native English Speakers
On one of the first days of class at Dos Puentes Elementary School in Upper Manhattan last month, a new student named Michelle peered up through pale blue glasses and took a deep breath. “Can I drink water?” Michelle, 6, said. “Diga en Español,” her first-grade teacher, Rebeca Madrigal, answered. Michelle paused. “Can I drink […]
Why Knowing Another Language Makes You More Creative
Bilingualism Can Generate Creative Problem Solving Personally, I love the sounds and musicality of all languages. I was raised in a bi-lingual household. I spoke English outside the home when I was with people who did not speak Italian. This was particularly at school and at activities that had some connection to school – e.g. cub scouts, […]
Win Prizes for Your Classroom with Little Sponges Contests!
We here at Little Sponges value our relationships with teachers and administrators. To show our appreciation of all who strive to make the world a better place through education, we are offering the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card for use your classroom! Applicants will also have the opportunity to be featured on […]
Little Sponges Bilingual Immersion Program Training for Teachers!
Congratulations on becoming part of the Little Sponges family! To help you get the most value from our program, we have put together a thorough training video. In this video, you will learn how to navigate our website and program, how to implement group and individualized learning, and customize our curriculum to your needs. If […]
Babies Can Learn a 2nd Language in Just 1 Hour Per Day
Through play-based learning, researchers have found that babies are able to learn a second language with just one hour of instruction per day. The Question: For years, scientists and parents have toggled with the idea of teaching children a second language. Initially, there were concerns. Do they need to be fluent in their native language […]