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Learn more about getting a before or after school language program started at your school!
Children in over 80 schools thoughout the Puget Sound
region receive affordable instruction in many cultures
and languages, including: Arabic, Persian, Urdu, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Classes
may be either integrated into the school day as part of
the school curriculum or as a supplementary extracurricular
activity.
How it Works!
If you are interested in getting the WLP program started at your child's school simply determine which district you are in and email your area coordinator. You may also print out the flyer or brochure and bring it to your child's principal or the next PTA meeting!
Contact the Your Area Coordinator Now!
Elke Armajo - elkearmajo@live.com (Olympia Area)
Marita Paly - mpaly@comcast.net (Gig Harbor/Tacoma Area)
MaryKay Speight - click here (Greater Seattle Area)
Download the WLP Brochure .
About the Program
Teaching methodology:
The methods we use were first established 25 years ago by
Dr. Stephen Krashen, Dr. Tracy D. Terrell and Dr. James
Asher. Termed "The Natural Approach" and "Total
Physical Response", these methods are supported by
language professionals nationwide. As recommended by
Krashen, Terrell and Asher, our classes follow the
natural pattern of first language acquisition. With
plenty of language input from the teacher, focusing on
communication instead of language form, speech will
emerge naturally, when the student is ready, much as it
does with children learning to speak their native
language.
The Five Elements:
Our lessons are constructed around five elements: Total
Physical Response activities, songs, games, crafts and
culture.
- Total
physical response is fun! Children learn new
vocabulary through action.
- Music
triggers memory. Songs are an integral part of
the language learning process.
- Games
foster excitement and cooperation. A multitude of
action-based games reinforce the target
vocabulary.
- Crafts and
hands-on activities give children a sense of
accomplishment. They are also an opprotunity to
teach new vocabulary relating to the acts of
sharing, helping, and creating.
- Traditions,
history and customs of another culture are a
vital part of language learning. We introduce
children to special foods, daily habits,
geography and holidays in a manner that is
interesting and engaging.
Some of our clients include:
- Seattle: Greenlake Elementary, Kapka Cooperative School, Maple Elementary
- Bellevue: St. Louise, Medina, and Enatai Elementary.
- Tacoma: Roosevelt Elementary and St. Charles.
- Olympia: Black Lake Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, L.P. Brown, and East Olympia.
- Gig Harbor: Voyager, Purdy Elementary, Madrona Montessori, Artondale Elementary, and Harbor Heights.
- Issaquah: Cougar Ridge
- Kirkland: Lakeview Elementary
- Lake Tapps: Dieringer Heights Elementary
- Mill Creek: Mill Creek Elementary
- Sammamish: Discovery Elementary
- Lacey: South Bay Elementary and Horizons Elementary
- Enumclaw: Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Tumwater: Michael T. Simmons School
Note: In order to have a program started at your child's school we need at least 10 children enrolled for the same language and must have at least 10 prepaid hours (we recommend at least 30 hours for adequate base language learning). Multiple language programs may be offered at your school but must follow the 10 child minimum.
Comments
from Parents:
"Becky
is a very articulate and enthusiastic teacher. She
speaks to the children in a respectful, intelligent
way, but also with a sense of fun. The games and
activities she brings to class are great!"
Parent, Lowell Elementary (Seattle).
"We had a great French breakfast on the last
day, it was a real treat for students and families. I
enjoyed hearing French being spoken by the students."
Parent, Broadview Thompson Elementary (Seattle).
"The teacher made learning Spanish fun. For
example, she gave them names in Spanish and made them
use and refer to this name while in class. Also, to
help with name recognition of certain items in
Spanish, she set up a grocery store (complete with
checkout and cash register) to reinforce what she
taught in class". Parent, St. Joseph School (Seattle).
"I have recommended your program to others. I
feel it is very important for our children to speak
more than one language, so they can be competitive in
the world market. Mia has been very kind to my child,
helped him "fit in". He is understanding
more and remembering more Japanese all the time".
Parent, Eastgate Elementary (Bellevue).
"My daughter loved learning Spanish. C. C. was
very positive. My daughter talked about what she
learned every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon."
Parent, Sunny Hills Elementary (Issaquah).
"Marla's gentle, flexible style was helpful for
my son -who often needs reminders to be on task or a
break -she provides books, maps, etc. for him to use,
keeping him within the Spanish atmosphere. Near the
end of the course, our family visited friends in
Panama. Our 7 year old and 4 year old were proud of
themselves knowing some Spanish. The 7 year old
bargained for souvenirs!" Parent, Issaquah
Valley Elementary (Issaquah).
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