Creative Sonrisas Academy – Bilingual Classes and Camps
Our sessions fuse art, movement, and bilingual learning into a vibrant educational experience. The classes and camps offer an enriching creative environment where children engage in painting, crafts, dance, and outdoor activities. Each session is unique and designed to promote creativity, physical coordination, and Spanish language immersion, ensuring a joyful and inclusive experience for every student.
About the Teacher
The classes are led by Maria, a Spanish native designer and teacher with educational backgrounds in both psychology and design. She is also a certified dance instructor. Maria is deeply passionate about fostering the creative and linguistic growth of children. With two decades of experience in educating young learners and teaching bilingually, she is devoted to crafting an environment that is not only engaging and safe but also richly educational, using art, creativity, music and movement as key tools for teaching Spanish.
Maria’s approach to learning Spanish is infused with creativity and movement, ensuring that each child learns comfortably at their own pace. As a teacher, she uses continuous bilingual communication to gently acclimate the children to Spanish. Our activities involve exploring creativity through painting and crafts, engaging in dynamic dance sessions, and playing games that promote physical coordination and self-expression. Above all, the sessions are designed to be welcoming, joyful, and safe environments for all kids.
What will your child experience?
. Art Adventures: students will dive into the world of creativity through painting, crafts, and other hands-on artistic projects. They’ll create their masterpieces and explore their imagination.
. Art History: we inspire creativity by introducing children to famous artists and their masterpieces. By exploring the work of iconic figures in art history, we encourage young learners to draw inspiration and express themselves through their own unique artistic creations.
. Dance and Movement: Get ready to groove and shake! Your child will learn basic dance moves and engage in fun, active sessions that promote physical coordination and self-expression… We love obstacle courses!
. Music and Songs: we use the power of music to make language learning fun and effective. Through engaging songs, children can immerse themselves in the Spanish language, improving vocabulary and pronunciation while enjoying the rhythm and joy of music.
. Bilingual Exploration: We embrace the beauty of bilingualism! Your child will engage in language activities and games that promote Spanish in a fun and immersive way.
. Storytelling: Our students will embark on literary adventures, listening and observing captivating stories related. Students will come together for group storytelling sessions and also have time for independent, individual story exploration.
. Outdoor Fun (camps): We’ll make the most of all the seasons with outdoor activities and play time that encourage teamwork, and appreciation of nature.
Why choose our program?
. Experienced Teacher: Maria is a passionate educator and creative with more than 20 years of experience, dedicated to creating a positive and enriching environment for your child.
. Native Language: Your child will benefit from the guidance of a native-speaking teacher who will help them gain an authentic understanding of the language and culture.
. Small Group Setting: We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and meaningful connections between students and teacher.
. Safe and Inclusive: Safety is our top priority, and we welcome all children to join us in a diverse and inclusive environment. We also foster a culture of respect and good behavior among our students, teaching them the importance of treating each other with kindness and respect. Our goal is to create a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and supported.
Happy Stories by Maria 