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Fall 2008 Schedule
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I Più Piccoli – 6-13mo with adult – It is never too early to
introduce your child to a new language. The earlier the better. At this
age your baby is beginning to recognize sounds and understand phrases;
they are beginning the first steps of language acquisition. Come and learn
new ways to make friends, and nurture your baby's sensory and natural
brain development. Babies love the gentle bouncing, instrument and prop
play, peek-a-boo games and tickling rhymes included in our specialized
45-minute class. Italian music accompanies our games and activities,
keeping baby's attention while encouraging social interaction, language
development and awareness. The class is for children up to 13 months of
age who are not yet walking.
I Primi Passi – 14-23mo with adult – Movement is a major component
at this stage as the children discover their mobility. Props such as
balls, bubbles, scarves, beanbags, and canopies develop fine & gross motor
skills and extend the child's movement vocabulary in Italian.
Manipulatives such as letters and numbers are used in play as children
recognize the connection to the words in Italian. The Italian songs become
more familiar to the children as they begin to sing along to their
favorite songs. As the year progresses movement games and the use of
specially chosen vocabulary and phrases help toddlers to walk, play and
internalize the language successfully.
Pronti a Correre, 2-3yrs with or without adult – Because they are
learning to observe and follow the example of the teacher, the children
now have a choice of being with their grownup or sitting as a group with
their teacher. Repeating Italian words are encouraged to develop language,
listening, and concentration skills. Twos are now developing a longer
attention span and are able to follow directions from one activity to
another – in Italian! Story time in Italian is introduced, as children
love to look at picture books. Puppet and role-play are integrated with
song and games, and musical instruments are added to increase enjoyment
and help develop a sense of rhythm. Easy arts and crafts help reinforce
the Italian being learned. Children will start to repeat songs and phrases
at home.
Gli Indipendenti, 3-5yrs – Mommies and caregivers wait outside! At
this age, most children are ready to increase their independence. We have
a gentle approach to separation, and if the child is not ready, parents
sit in the room as needed. Theme based instruction begins in this group. A
topic may be chosen, i.e. “animali nella fattoria” (farm animals), and the
lesson is structured around it. A story may be read, games played, songs
sung, dances danced, and crafts made – all directed in Italian. Children
are essentially learning what they normally learn at this age, but in
Italian.
Scuola d’Infanzia, 5-6yrs – Italian for Kindergartners – The
curriculum is a series of thematic units (i.e. numbers, letters, colors,
seasons, weather, the calendar, etc.) based on a child’s cognitive
development at this age. The use of manipulatives, visuals, song, play,
and crafts continue to be utilized so that the teacher connects with the
children, negotiating meaning from uncertainty. At times, homework is
assigned. 1 & 2 Elementare – Italian for 1st and 2nd graders. Thematic units
are continued building on material from the previous semester. Instruction
begins to make connections with other subjects such as science, social
studies, mathematics, and language arts. All lessons support the
principles of language acquisition. Homework may be assigned. 3 – 5 Elementare – Italian for 3rd to 5th graders. Curriculum makes
more connections to other core subjects. Students begin to practice
writing, and reading in Italian. Curriculum continues to build on previous
semesters. Children are encouraged to use the language at all times.
Homework may be assigned. Scuola Media – Upon request – Italian for Middle Schoolers.
Depending on the amount of Italian previously studied, students build on
knowledge of the language and practice the four skills in language
learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Homework may be
assigned.
Child Privates – Catered to the specific needs of the child. $50
per hour on site, $60 off site.
Child Privates – $50/hr at the school
Child Privates – $60/hr in your home
ADULT BEGINNER - A 1½ hour lesson, with a maximum of ten students,
this class uses the text, Prego! 6th edition. Other materials are
supplemented to enhance the course. English is allowed for the first two
lessons, after which the course in conducted in Italian and the students
are expected to stay in the target language. This full immersion method
provides the best possible environment for acquiring a foreign language. Prego! 6th edition
ADULT INTERMEDIATE -A 1½ hour lesson, with a maximum of ten students, this class continues to use Prego! 6th edition. Other materials are supplemented to enhance the course. This course focuses on amplification of vocabulary, conversation, and advanced grammatical structures. The course is conducted entirely in Italian and students are expected to stay in the target language. Prego! 6th edition
Adult Privates: Suited to the needs of each individual student. Materials are selected after consulting with the student.
Adult Privates - $60/hr in our Studio
Adult Privates - $75/hr at your home or office
TRAVELERS ITALIAN – This 4 session course is geared towards those traveling to Italy in the near future. It teaches essential words and phrases for traveling, shopping, and eating in Italy. $150.
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La Piazza di Carolina
116 Alta Vista Drive
Crestwood
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 793-2629
cgengo@optonline.net