History
Some time ago a family was heading out for their first day's adventure in a foreign land. However, children were dragging their feet, generally failing to get ready. A family meeting was called, and suddenly, in a flood of emotion, the children admitted they did not want to go out at all, for fear of not speaking the language. So, Amory Donohue returned home determined to find a Spanish program for her children. Language in Action was started in 2003 because few classes were available with reliable schedules, and none with a true commitment to language immersion for preschoolers. Before developing an interest in early childhood education, Amory produced a range of children's educational products, from board games to electronic multimedia. In addition to foreign language programs for preschoolers, Amory is deeply interested in developmental education, different learning styles, and the integration of best educational practices in the immersion classroom.
Specialties
!HolaKids! offers nurturing Spanish immersion preschools for children ages 2 - 6. We celebrate multi-cultural learning, bilingualism and the development of the whole child. Our foreign language instruction is grounded in immersion, which we believe is the best way for preschoolers to develop a long-lasting foundation in any language. We also believe that language and culture go hand in hand. Our program emphasizes the food, music, dance, traditions and holidays of Spanish speaking countries around the world culminating in three community wide cultural celebrations each year.