BRING ITALIAN TO YOUR SCHOOL!
Why Should a Young Child Take a Foreign Language Class?
Children are naturally geared from birth to acquire languages. Young children, in particular, are developing the neural pathways necessary for language acquisition. In fact, with methodical and consistent exposure to numerous languages children can learn them all simultaneously. However, if these neural pathways are not developed and reinforced at a young age, the window of opportunity closes forever.
According to research, some of the immediate and long-range benefits of foreign language study are:
- Attaining greater academic achievement in reading, social studies, and math
- Earning higher SAT and ACT scores, especially in verbal areas
- Developing a global attitude
- Facilitating the learning of additional foreign languages
Why Italian?
Because we think it is the most beautiful language in the world. (Who says we are biased?!) In addition a classic language such as Italian provides students with the opportunity to learn about a culture rich in traditions. From parents who want to keep their cultural heritage alive, to those who want to give their children a global advantage, foreign language learning is truly a rewarding experience.
Our Mission
La Piazza di Carolina wishes to expose children to the beautiful Italian language and its culture by engaging them in a full-immersion environment that fosters second language development in creative, fun, and innovative ways.
For the young learner Italian is taught through play, games, songs, rhymes, stories, and experiences with arts & crafts, theater, and dance. The use of visuals, props, realia, and hands-on activities are integral components of our instruction.
Proposal A): After-School Italian Classes
La Piazza di Carolina (LPDC) proposes the offering of its Italian language after school program for children on the premises of Your school.
LPDC will provide a qualified teacher of Italian to teach 1 hour classes to students in Pre-K, or in K-4. The teacher will follow a well-rounded curriculum that is consistent with the New York State Standards for the teaching of Languages Other Than English (LOTE). Classes will meet once per week after school. Classes could also meet twice per week if so requested by the school and/or families.
Tuition: $125 FOR 10 WEEKS, 10 STUDENTS MINIMUM
Families will agree to purchase the text and workbook: Raccontami 1, $33.00 or Raccontami 2, $34.00 (price may be slightly higher due to shipping charges and publisher increases).
Students of the program could also have the option of joining our Italian Christmas Concert at the Assumption Church in Tuckahoe in December. Separate rehearsals are required.
Proposal B): In-School Italian Classes
La Piazza di Carolina will come to your school to teach a 30 minute segment of Italian to your preschoolers, kindergarteners, or elementary school students. We will provide a qualified teacher of Italian to engage the children in meaningful activities in the Italian language that may include music, singing, dancing, story-telling and much more. A mutually agreed upon time will be arranged.
CONTRACT FOR ½ YEAR (16 weeks) $1,600
CONTRACT FOR FULL YEAR: (33 weeks) $3,200
For further information or a demonstration lesson please contact: Carolina Gengo Di Domenico at: office (914)793-2629, or cell (914)262-0945
To receive announcements about La Piazza di Carolina by email, please send an email to cgengo@optonline.net with "subscribe" in the subject line.
La Piazza di Carolina
116 Alta Vista Drive
Crestwood
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 793-2629
cgengo@optonline.net
To receive announcements about La Piazza di Carolina by email, please send an email to cgengo@optonline.net with "subscribe" in the subject line.
La Piazza di Carolina
116 Alta Vista Drive
Crestwood
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 793-2629
cgengo@optonline.net