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By: My Daughter Is Bilingual Thanks To Her Teachers | SpanglishBaby™

My Daughter Is Bilingual Thanks To Her Teachers | SpanglishBaby™ — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:36:51 +0000

[...] few and far between in Denver, and after much debate and consideration, my husband and I decided our neighborhood elementary school was where our daughter [...]

By: lagringaloca

lagringaloca — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:35:46 +0000

I just wanted to let you know that depending on where you live in Denver, there are several new dual language options. If you live east (since you mention Montclair) you might want to check out Aurora’s new dual language option. Also, you can put your daughter in a bilingual classroom and she will learn both. Unfortunately, at our school ( in DPS) this is only an option for Latinos. However, the good thing is that our students learn both from the beginning, although Spanish is emphasized early. Still not dual language, but maybe it’s an option at a school near you.

By: Taking Our Bilingual Parenting Revolution to The White House | SpanglishBaby™

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:57:33 +0000

[...] children should have the opportunity to do. If you’ve followed us for a little bit, you know I don’t have this option in Denver and thus Vanessa is attending our neighborhood elementary school. While she’s only in [...]

By: 5 Biggest Obstacles When Raising Bilingual Children | SpanglishBaby™

5 Biggest Obstacles When Raising Bilingual Children | SpanglishBaby™ — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:07:18 +0000

[...] I know exactly how that feels because I’m right there with you. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently came to terms with the fact that, at least for now, my daughter will not be going to a [...]

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:40:25 +0000

You have to go with what your heart tells you. No one know what’s best for children like you do, Kim! The good thing is that we’re both bilingual which means we can do our part at home!

Thanks for the compliment. I can’t believe she was only 2 in that picture and that in a few months she’ll be 5 and going to Kinder! A dónde se va el tiempo?

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:38:07 +0000

OMG, Sisi! Let’s do it!! A Spanish book club! I love it! Plus, you’d be awesome at it and I can just be your helper and do everything you tell me! Let’s get together with AG when I come back from Peru and let’s make it happen!!!

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:36:46 +0000

Yep, that’s the idea! Changes need to happen and the more we write about it and make others aware, the better off we are!

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:35:52 +0000

I’m so glad to hear it’s working out fine for your family, Diana! And thanks for sharing your link! (I think I left you a comment when you originally posted it!)

Luckily, both my husband and I are bilingual and our first language is Spanish, so I know we’ll be able to figure it out – at least at the beginning. In fact, I plan on teaching my daughter how to read in Spanish before she enters Kinder in the fall. We’ll see how that goes…

I’m more worried about later on because I was lucky enough to receive a bilingual education and I know first hand the benefits of that. My parents were bilingual, but they never taught us English, that was up to the private school we attended while we lived in Peru. I just thinks it sucks that we don’t have any more options available.

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:30:22 +0000

Así mismo es, Dariela! There are not lot of options in terms of after school programs in Spanish, etc, but I’m sure we’ll figure it out!

By: Elsie

Elsie — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:59:35 +0000

Roxana:
You totally did the right thing! And look at her! She’s bellisima and will have a blast at school. It is just kindergarten. As long as it’s a positive experience for her, one that will make her LIKE school, then it’s a huge success. The other school, what with the long hours away from home and loss of sleep might have made her HATE school, despite seeming so idyllic. She has her whole life to learn different languages, and you can keep teaching her yourself. You made the exact right choice, mama!