Tierra Encantada - Addison

Bright colors, happy hearts, and lots of creativity! 💖 We love seeing the amazing artwork our children and teachers make together at school. So fun and beautiful!

¡Colores brillantes, corazones felices y mucha creatividad! 💖 Nos encanta ver las increíbles obras de arte que nuestros niños y maestras crean juntos en la escuela!. ¡Tan divertido y hermoso!

Expanding young palates is just as important to us as expanding young minds! Our scratch-made meals introduce children to a variety of flavors, textures and colors to help develop young taste buds.

Parent Teacher Conferences are this week and they are one of many ways we love to connect with families. Here's a little break down of exactly what we cover and why we value this time collaborating with parents.

Play is more than just fun. It’s how children engage with and make sense of the world 🌱

Through play-based learning, our kids build creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and social connections. Every moment of play is a moment of growth.

Let’s celebrate learning that feels like joy 💛

It looks like the summer weather is finally here to stay! 🌞 We’re so excited to spend more time outdoors with the kids. Here’s a peek at our fun outdoor space at our center.

Play, laughter, and learning - all in more than one language 💬

Bilingual children gain more than just vocabulary. They build stronger cognitive skills, better problem-solving abilities, and deeper cultural connections. Plus, switching between languages boosts focus and flexibility in thinking.

When kids learn through joy and connection, language becomes a bridge to the world 🌎❤️

We had so much fun in our Spring Hats Parade! It was filled with music, laughter, and beautiful hats everywhere. Thank you to our wonderful teachers and our beautiful children for making it such a special day! 🌸🎩🎶

¡Nos divertimos muchísimo en nuestro Desfile de Sombreros de Primavera! Estuvo lleno de música, alegría y sombreros hermosos por todas partes. ¡Gracias a nuestras maravillosas maestras y a nuestros hermosos niños por hacer de este día algo tan especial! 🌸🎩🎶

We love teaching little ones how important the Earth - la tierra - is, and how we can help protect it.

Fun fact: While we typically translate “Tierra Encantada” as “Enchanted Land,” the Spanish word tierra can also mean Earth. 🌎

Happy Earth Day! 💚

Here's how we embrace interactive language immersion everyday at our centers!

Nothing like a yummy quinoa skillet loaded with fresh spring veggies: ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, creamy avocado, sweet onion, and of course delicious beans! Eating fresh never tasted so good. 🌱🥑🌽🍅

Nada como un delicioso sartén de quinoa lleno de verduras frescas de primavera: tomates maduros, maíz dulce, aguacate cremoso, cebolla dulce y, por supuesto, ¡ricos frijoles! Comer fresco nunca supo tan bien. 🌱🥑🌽🍅

Looking for Spanish and bilingual books that your kiddo will love? Here are some of the books that our center staff HIGHLY recommends, with options for every age group!

First 100 Words / Primera 100 Palabras (1-3 years)
Where Is the Green Sheep?/Donde esta la oveja verde? (1-3 years)
Opuestos (2-4 years)
Worries Are Not Forever / Las preocupaciones no duran para siempre (1-4 years)
La llama llama rojo pijama (1-5 years)
Amor de pelo (4-8 years)
Voices Are Not for Yelling / La voz no es para gritar (1-4 years)
El libro de los sentimientos para niños (4-7 years)