Children's Language and Culture Programming
Fact: Research shows that by learning a foreign language in elementary school, your child can seize a window of opportunity now to develop lifelong abilities and skills.
Let us help give your child a view of the world.
Children’s Russian Language & Culture Class
Is your child looking for something new to participate in this Spring? Want the activity to be both fun and rewarding?
Your child can now take Russian!
Who: For first through fifth graders
When and Where: Saturday mornings, 9 – 12:00 p.m.
April 24 & May 1
At the St. Norbert College campus
Costs: For 2 sessions cost is $35. This includes instruction, materials, and certificate of completion.
The goal of our Russian program is to provide the children with an educational and enjoyable experience. The program is very interactive. In addition to reading, writing and conversing in Russian language, the children also learn about culture through games, music and art. There are no tests or homework. The emphasis is on learning and fun! No prior knowledge of Russian necessary.
For more information, contact Kristina Reignier at 403-4075. Please register before April 19th.
Passports to the World!
Give your child a passport to the world!
Summer morning children's language and culture program offered on the St. Norbert campus from 8 am- noon, Mondays- Thursdays starting in June. Choose from:
Session 1- June 14- 24
Session 2 July 12- 22
Session 3-July 26- August 5
Los desportes y Espanol- Play sports that are popular in Latin American countries such as baseball and soccer, while learning Spanish vocabulary.
Asian Art & Culture Experience- Learn basic words in three different Asian languages, how to eat with chopsticks, learn traditional Asian children’s songs, games and stories, write your name in calligraphy, and get a taste of Asian food.
German Castles & (Green) Knights- Hear stories about Germany’s castles, princesses and knights while learning German words. Build a castle, design your own coat of arms and explore fairy tales!
French Around the World- Take a virtual trip to the many countries around the world that speak French- Canada, French Polynesia, Senegal, Switzerland, and of course, France. Create your own travel album and learn basic French words along the way!
Hindi Language & Culture- More information coming soon!
- First through fifth graders welcome
- Interactive curriculum uses art, sports & conversation
- Cost of one 10-day session & program t-shirt only $125
Register now for Summer Classes
Pre-Collegiate Children's Language Institute
The Children's Language Institute teaches language classes in Spanish and French to first through sixth graders during the school year. Classes are held both, on campus and at several area elementary schools. The instructors are St. Norbert College students majoring in Spanish, French and/or education.
The program is based on a nationally recognized elementary language curriculum and is normed to the Wisconsin Department of Instruction proficiencies. Although our program is well grounded in educational methodology and our teachers are fully trained, the children who participate only realize how engaging it is to work with young, energetic, St. Norbert College students; creating art projects, singing songs, playing games and generally having fun! There are no tests, quizzes or mandatory homework assignments.
This collaboration between Language Services and area public and private schools is vital to the language needs of elementary schools.
The PCLI has served more than 1,900 students since the program began in the fall of 2000. Our after school language enrichment program is currently offered in 9 elementary schools throughout the local area. Classes are also held on the beautiful St. Norbert campus. Private classes or individual tutorials are also available in multiple languages and can be tailored to fit the needs of your child.
New!!! Look for us soon on the website database for the Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage Languages.
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