{"id":199573,"date":"2025-12-22T11:59:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/?page_id=199573"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:33:18","slug":"research-and-evidence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/index.php\/research-and-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Research &amp; Evidence"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_554af3-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_554af3-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_554af3-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-5xl, 10rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-3xl, 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kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3{position:relative;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_e3352d-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05\"]{text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xl, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_f2b98c-05\">Research and Evidence<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c5bcbc-ba\">Little Sponges is built on well-established principles of second language acquisition and early language and literacy development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its instructional model incorporates practices supported by decades of research, adapted to meet the needs of today\u2019s multilingual children in the classroom and at home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns199573_66b0a1-ab{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns199573_66b0a1-ab .kt-btn-wrap-0 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class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn199573_e78bdc-53 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit button-style-secondary kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/index.php\/free-trial\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Start Free Trial<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_724140-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_724140-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_724140-16\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_1a6997-76.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image199573_1a6997-76 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:450px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image199573_1a6997-76.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image199573_1a6997-76 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image199573_1a6997-76{max-width:450px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image199573_1a6997-76{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image199573_1a6997-76 img{width:100%;}.kb-image199573_1a6997-76 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image199573_1a6997-76.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image199573_1a6997-76 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:300px;width:100%;}.kb-image199573_1a6997-76{max-width:300px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_1a6997-76\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-and-evidence.png\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-202057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-and-evidence.png 652w, https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-and-evidence-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id199573_517af5-fe alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_26d7cb-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_656179-22 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image199573_656179-22:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image199573_656179-22.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_656179-22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-5.png\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-202059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-5.png 652w, https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-5-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_0b6121-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_0b6121-49\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_d33993-83\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_d33993-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_d33993-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_d33993-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_d33993-83\">Backed by Second Language Acquisition Theory<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_137508-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_137508-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_137508-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_137508-9c\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_137508-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_137508-9c\">The program draws on key findings from researchers like Stephen Krashen, Jim Cummins, and Bill VanPatten, emphasizing comprehensible input, contextualized vocabulary, and meaningful interaction. Each lesson is designed to help students understand and use language in contexts they can relate to, building fluency and confidence over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_4673ca-ab\">Multimodal input, through visuals, video, music, and interactive tasks, supports memory and engagement. Repetition and spaced exposure reinforce key concepts without becoming rote.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id199573_b18aa8-43 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_a83538-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_a83538-52\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3eba24-5e\">Aligned with Academic Standards<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_1023f9-f9\">All content aligns with national and state standards, including <strong>ACTFL proficiency benchmarks, WIDA English Language Development Standards<\/strong>, and state-specific frameworks such as the <strong>ELPS<\/strong> in Texas or the <strong>NYS Blueprints<\/strong> in New York. Performance tasks are designed to reflect purposeful communication goals and scaffold students toward higher levels of proficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_a1b7ed-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_56bb53-e5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image199573_56bb53-e5:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image199573_56bb53-e5.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_56bb53-e5 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/research-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/research-2.png 652w, https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/research-2-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id199573_71ac76-c5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_f68f14-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_f68f14-92\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_59311d-06 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image199573_59311d-06:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image199573_59311d-06.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_59311d-06\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-7.png\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-202060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-7.png 652w, https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/research-7-300x295.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_ddf236-65 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_ddf236-65\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e71c8a-c1\">Designed for Early Learners<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3\"]{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_cb3241-c3\">Little Sponges is developmentally appropriate for young children, combining play-based learning with academic content. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b34080-b9\">Lessons integrate subjects like science, math, social studies, and health to support dual-purpose instruction\u2014language development and core knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b9b670-67 img.kb-inline-image, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_c59762-c7 kb-section-dir-vertical\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_2e23e0-9b\">Proven Results in Classrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_87d760-a8\">Districts using Little Sponges report increased student engagement, greater language retention, and stronger outcomes on local assessments. Teachers note that students build vocabulary more quickly and participate more confidently in class discussions, even in mixed-proficiency settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a6a10a-bd\">Many schools have used the program to strengthen instruction for English learners, support early immersion models, or pilot new programs with limited staff\u2014all while seeing gains in student performance and family engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_ba8bca-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column199573_ba8bca-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_ba8bca-58 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_ba8bca-58 > 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_3fcaa0-31\">2,960 Hours of Learning Time on the Little Sponges Platform<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id199573_073ee8-91 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column199573_3fc50d-35 > 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b233a3-2d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b233a3-2d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b233a3-2d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_b233a3-2d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b233a3-2d\">111% Increase in Spanish Proficiency<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image199573_b2d999-9c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_b2d999-9c size-full image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Savannah-Chatham-County-PSS-proficiency.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199581\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}.kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_ec66a8-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b153fb-d5\">English Proficiency Growth by School<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image199573_95e6d6-2f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_95e6d6-2f image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Savannah-Chatham-County-PSS-school-results.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_0c7552-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_0c7552-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_bdb673-75\">Learn More about Our Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id199573_b6bafc-f7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-5-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac{align-self:auto;}}@media 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_dc1b27-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_3d58b1-b7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_3d58b1-b7 size-full image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/reshot-icon-mortarboard-on-ipad-E64T5NZUFV-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199507\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_a53df2-54\">Overview<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_736fe9-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_736fe9-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_efcc47-a3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_efcc47-a3 size-full image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/curriculum-scope.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199505\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b80741-89\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b80741-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b80741-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_b80741-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_b80741-89\">Curriculum Scope<br>&amp; Topics<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_2ea127-f2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_988d76-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_988d76-fa size-full image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/teaching-methodology.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199509\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_e3fd53-09\">Teaching Methodology<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_bd4df4-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_35993b-21 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image199573_35993b-21 size-full image-is-svg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.little-sponges.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/program-comparison.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-199506\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading199573_c3a71f-33\">Program Comparison<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{text-align:center;}.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column199573_8c914c-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column199573_8c914c-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image199573_dda309-95 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