Ladder for Kids
What is the Spanish ladder program?
This program is designed for 1st to 5th graders. We teach them strategies for practicing Spanish outside the classroom. All students new to Spanish will start at the first step (ground level) of the ladder. However, children with a basic background in Spanish can start at a higher level. They will be given an assessment test to determine the appropriate step of the ladder for their placement.
How it works?
Each session lasts about 60 minutes on-site. During this time, students are given Spanish worksheets to complete. Once finished, an assigned tutor reviews the completed work with the student, answers any questions, and discusses the next assignment. For home practice, students will be given worksheets to complete at home. In their next session, they will bring them back and submit them for review and grading.
Once they successfully complete all the worksheets required for the first step, they will move up to the next step of the ladder, and so on. Every time they climb the ladder, they will receive a certificate of completion and earn reward points. These points can be redeemed for a wide array of gifts, such as books, games, toys, and more.
How to enhance the student's Spanish skills?
To help students with hands-on practice, it is highly recommended that parents encourage their children to spend at least 10 minutes a day watching shows, listening to music, and/or reading books in Spanish. By doing so, they will not only help students identify words and phrases they've learned but also expand their vocabulary. Please refer to our online Resource Library for links to helpful sources.
Begin this enjoyable adventure together!