WHY CHOOSE LIBELULA?
Parents have many choices on how to enrich their child's childhood. Let me suggest you enrich their adulthood! Children learn languages differently and more quickly than adults. Becoming bilingual in childhood is a gift that will last a lifetime as your child is able to use his or her second language to travel the world, expand his or her career options, and, in general, succeed better in school due to the way second language learning improves cognition.
Our school is a state-licensed in home child care facility, which means that we receive inspections and follow the same kinds of rules as commercial facilities. Our license number is 1733766.
Our school is a state-licensed in home child care facility, which means that we receive inspections and follow the same kinds of rules as commercial facilities. Our license number is 1733766.
About Our Spanish Classes
Libélula Spanish School offers Spanish language classes, a dual language preschool program, and an after school care program which includes Spanish language classes. Each are designed to teach children Spanish through songs, stories, hands-on activities, art, and play! You will not find a group of my students copying vocabulary from a book. I aim to engage them in more meaningful ways than book work.
My goal, however, isn't just to offer Spanish classes. I aim to partner with parents to help them raise bilingual children.
My overall goal is to walk alongside children as they journey toward Spanish language proficiency.
I have designed my classes to focus on language acquisition.
My goal, however, isn't just to offer Spanish classes. I aim to partner with parents to help them raise bilingual children.
My overall goal is to walk alongside children as they journey toward Spanish language proficiency.
I have designed my classes to focus on language acquisition.
The content and structure of each class depends upon the students' levels of proficiency.
Beginner classes are designed to introduce the concept of a second language, build vocabulary, and instill confidence. My main goal with these students is to have fun and create an enjoyable experience. Student efforts are not regularly "critiqued" for correctness, but rather praise is given for trying. Children who fall in love with Spanish easily become language learners for life!
Intermediate classes are designed to challenge students who feel comfortable in Spanish class and have developed a solid Spanish vocabulary. These students are beginning to play around with the language and incorporate it naturally into appropriate contexts. This is when I formally introduce grammar concepts such as conjugation, ask for original student-generated Spanish input, whether spoken or written, and begin encouraging accurate speech and writing.
Advanced classes are designed to raise a student's Spanish language proficiency to the same level as their native language proficiency. These students are able to read and write basic Spanish. They are able to converse in Spanish enough to communicate basic needs and wants and ideas. This is when I usually recommend individualized tutoring, which consists of performing a task (art project, game, etc.) completely in Spanish.
Social clubs, camps, and other events are designed to keep students engaged in fun, meaningful ways in the Spanish language. These are especially recommended for more advanced students as a "safe place" to use their Spanish with peers.
Beginner classes are designed to introduce the concept of a second language, build vocabulary, and instill confidence. My main goal with these students is to have fun and create an enjoyable experience. Student efforts are not regularly "critiqued" for correctness, but rather praise is given for trying. Children who fall in love with Spanish easily become language learners for life!
Intermediate classes are designed to challenge students who feel comfortable in Spanish class and have developed a solid Spanish vocabulary. These students are beginning to play around with the language and incorporate it naturally into appropriate contexts. This is when I formally introduce grammar concepts such as conjugation, ask for original student-generated Spanish input, whether spoken or written, and begin encouraging accurate speech and writing.
Advanced classes are designed to raise a student's Spanish language proficiency to the same level as their native language proficiency. These students are able to read and write basic Spanish. They are able to converse in Spanish enough to communicate basic needs and wants and ideas. This is when I usually recommend individualized tutoring, which consists of performing a task (art project, game, etc.) completely in Spanish.
Social clubs, camps, and other events are designed to keep students engaged in fun, meaningful ways in the Spanish language. These are especially recommended for more advanced students as a "safe place" to use their Spanish with peers.
ABOUT US
¡Hola, Padres!
My name is RaShae Smith. I founded Libélula Spanish School because I believe in the importance of all Texans knowing English and Spanish in the 21st century. Young children are natural language sponges. They are eager to learn and studies show that they absorb language much faster than adults, especially before the age of 8. This is the perfect time to introduce a foreign language to your child! My students learn through songs, stories, and most importantly play!
I am not a native Spanish speaker. I understand what it feels like to approach a brand new language with no knowledge whatsoever. I took my first Spanish class as a high school Freshman and fell in love with it. I continued studying Spanish at Lubbock Christian University, graduating with a degree in education in 2009. Today I am a certified Spanish teacher who enjoys sharing her love of Spanish with others.
I have been married to my wonderful husband Joshua for 11 years. We have 3 beautiful children: Autumn (8 years old), Lily (5 years old), and Jackson (2 year old). Our family attends The Hills Church.
My name is RaShae Smith. I founded Libélula Spanish School because I believe in the importance of all Texans knowing English and Spanish in the 21st century. Young children are natural language sponges. They are eager to learn and studies show that they absorb language much faster than adults, especially before the age of 8. This is the perfect time to introduce a foreign language to your child! My students learn through songs, stories, and most importantly play!
I am not a native Spanish speaker. I understand what it feels like to approach a brand new language with no knowledge whatsoever. I took my first Spanish class as a high school Freshman and fell in love with it. I continued studying Spanish at Lubbock Christian University, graduating with a degree in education in 2009. Today I am a certified Spanish teacher who enjoys sharing her love of Spanish with others.
I have been married to my wonderful husband Joshua for 11 years. We have 3 beautiful children: Autumn (8 years old), Lily (5 years old), and Jackson (2 year old). Our family attends The Hills Church.
