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,…
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…
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…
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…
On November 9th, Natalya Seals, Little Sponges Founder and CEO, will be presenting “Online Curriculum for Early Learners on the Path to Biliteracy” at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference. Bilingual education is quickly becoming a national priority. 32% of young students in US are Dual Language Learners. Schools are facing many challenges with educating them due…
From 2000 to 2017, the young dual-language-learner population has increased from 8% to 32% in the United States. The Washington-based Migration Policy Institute classifies the nation’s young dual-language-learners as children under 8 years of age, who have at least one parent that speaks a language other than English. It is no secret that knowing more…