about us
Hola Land offers a program to childcare centres that allows young children - as early as 4 months up to 5 years of age - to experience a fun, interactive and practical adventure in Spanish.
Based on the Natural Approach* children are exposed to a comprehensive program in a practical context where acquisition is assured, easy and enjoyable.
Our Learning Levels
Specifically targeted for each age group
Babies
We aim to stimulate the little ones with lots of visual, tactile & auditive activities.
Nursery rhymes in Spanish are a wonderful way to encourage & support speech & language development plus early literacy skills.
Toddlers
Toddlers will be engaged by nursery rhymes that include actions for them to imitate.
Incorporating games and play-based activities, such as story time and puppet play, are a fun & effective way to teach new vocabulary.
Pre-schoolers
By this age, children are growing their vocabulary and we aim to use topics they are interested in (such as animals, numbers, colours).
We will play games, make art & craft ,read stories and sing songs.
In the Hola Land program we use movement and gesture, repetition, everyday objects, and illustration to give students lots of comprehensible input in fun and practical contexts through songs, games, activities, literature, and art projects.
discover the benefits of teaching spanish in childcare centres
Given younger children’s short attention spans Hola Land Spanish sessions aims to hold children attention at all times!
For this reason the duration and content of each session targets our three different age groups.
It’s never too late and it’s certainly never too early
Babies
Toddlers
Pre-schoolers
the natural approach
Meaning is achieved by giving learners lots of comprehensible input.
Students acquire Spanish naturally, allowing for a lesson that requires little or no translation - reinforcing the goal that teachers use Spanish at least 90% of the time.
Hola Land uses the Natural Approach which supports the idea that children learn language only through acquisition as opposed to learning.
Learning requires a focus on form, i.e., on grammar while acquisition requires a focus on meaning.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
AGE GROUPS:
The program is tailored for three age groups: babies (0-2 years), toddlers (2-3 years), and pre-schoolers
(4-5 years).
DURATION:
The program runs throughout year, with weekly sessions.
GOAL:
The primary goal of this program is to foster Spanish language development and communication skills in children aged 0 to 5 within the framework of the EYLF.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Weekly Themes: Each week, the program will focus on a specific theme, chosen to align with the EYLF outcomes. The themes will rotate to provide variety and depth of language exposure.
Learning Activities: Interactive and age-appropriate activities will be designed around the weekly theme. These activities may include storytelling, role-playing, arts and crafts, songs, and games, all aimed at promoting language development.
Key Components:
1. Language Immersion: The program will immerse children in a rich language environment, with educator conversing 10% English and 90% Spanish to support bilingual development.
2. Vocabulary Building: Activities will introduce and reinforce vocabulary relevant to each theme, building a strong foundation for language acquisition.
3. Communication Skills: Emphasis will be placed on fostering effective communication skills, including listening, speaking, and understanding.
- Our program complements your existing curriculum, enriching the educational experience of young children.
- Studies show that early exposure to a second language boosts cognitive development such as problem-solving, memory and multi-tasking.
- Childcare centres benefit from our program as it boosts children's communication skills and confidence, aligning with EYLF Outcome 5.
- Learning Spanish also prepares children for future language skills and a more inclusive, interconnected world through cultural awareness and curiosity.
Hola Land provides a program for children to learn Spanish, which can benefit their brain development in memory, speech, and sensory processing.
about me
Hola, my name is Patricia (Tika), I am originally from Colombia, I embarked on a new adventure in 2009 when I moved to Australia. I met my Australian husband in 2012 and our son was born 2019, which reignited my passion for working with children & being part of their educational journey.
As a Spanish-speaker with a deep appreciation for the diverse Australian community, I bring a unique blend of experiences to enrich your child’s education. I have worked for many years as a nanny and have been providing Spanish sessions since the beginning of 2022 at Play Studio and daycare centres.
