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Expert advice, mini execution plans, interviews, and behind-the-scenes secrets for Childcare Centers… all tied together by my mission to make EVERYTHING you listen to as actionable and profitable as possible.

#8 learn spanish as you teach it to kids

6/6/2024

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Specially designed for Childcare Franchises, Elementary Schools
​and Homeschool Coops and Families! 
Hey there Early Childcare Franchises, Elementary Schools & Homeschool Coops! 

Guess, what? It's time to spice up your curriculum with some Spanish flair and stay ahead of the competition without the headaches of hiring a hit-or-miss Spanish teacher. Say goodbye to worries of reliability, top notch curriculum, parent communication, or classroom management skills. Now your very own staff can dive into teaching Spanish, learning alongside their students. Our innovative curriculum is a game-changer! Check out this video to see how your staff will breeze through teaching with confidence, benefiting everyone - your staff, students, and families. Our easy-peasy curriculum will guide your staff every step of the way! 

Want to learn more?
​Click here: https://www.oneilllanguage.com/dsa-for-schools.html
***We offer special discount for Homeschool Coops and Families

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#7: secrets to becoming an author of your very own children's book!

4/18/2024

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Calling all early childhood educators! If you have ever dreamed of becoming a children's book author I bet you enjoyed this video show with the incredible Yvette Pais, a master of the craft who guides aspiring writers and educators on their journey to writing their very own magical stories! Yvette helped you discover the secrets to bringing your imagination to life on the pages of a children's book! She shared how you are already a writer and an illustrator, even if you don't think so! Don't miss out on this chance to turn your dreams into reality! Sign up below for a free 15-minute coaching session with Yvette and watch your dreams unfold! ​#ChildrensBooks #DreamBig #Podcast #AuthorJourney
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Now, I’d love to hear from you. What part of this conversation was most impactful for you? Leave a comment below and let me know. Remember, share as much detail as possible in your reply. Many incredible souls come here each week for insight and inspiration and your story may help someone have a profound shift. ‍‍Thank you for reading, watching and adding your voice to the conversation.
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Theresa Gunderson

free download! 4 steps to easily bring spanish to your childcare!
(no prior knowledge of spanish is necessary)

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Learn how a preschool teacher (with no background in Spanish) is able to teach Spanish to her students!

4/7/2024

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Revitalize Your Childcare Center with Spanish!-don't let the lack of a spanish teacher hold you back!

4/7/2024

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On this video show, I have a special guest, Elizabeth, who brings 40 years of experience as a preschool teacher. Despite never having taken a Spanish class before, three months ago, her director asked her to teach Spanish to her preschool students. Feeling unsure about this new challenge due to her lack of Spanish knowledge, Elizabeth's director enrolled her in our Digital Spanish Academy (DSA) Membership. DSA offers a comprehensive digital Spanish curriculum tailored for preschool and toddler teachers, guiding them from zero Spanish to proficient teaching right from the start. Elizabeth shares how DSA not only enabled her to teach Spanish but also made the process enjoyable for her and her students. Discover the advantages of using DSA through Elizabeth's experience and learn how your staff can become Spanish teachers using DSA, regardless of their current level of Spanish proficiency. Get ready to start teaching Spanish at your childcare center(s) with Digital Spanish Academy, DSA as your trusted ally!
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#5

1/16/2024

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are you thinking about offering spanish at your childcare center or growing your existing program? Then you don't want to miss this show!

When you’re running a childcare center you have such a special opportunity to connect with your families. You know the dreams and desires they have  for their child, and learning a second language like Spanish may be one of them. 

I can’t tell you how much joy and pride I feel when teaching Spanish to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so gratifying and my team of teachers and I hold it very close to our hearts, so of course, we want your students and families to be able to have the same awesome experience! If you’ve been thinking about offering Spanish at your childcare center, or you want to grow our current Spanish enrichment program, this episode is perfect for giving you a taste from a parent's perspective!  

And don’t worry if you or your teachers don't know any Spanish. Our on-site enrichment classes, Digital Spanish Academy, and our curriculum have you covered. One of these options will work best for you and your center no matter where you are in your business journey.

Remember, my friend, your staff and families are truly the heart and soul of your business. So listen in and let this episode help you decide if offering or growing your Spanish program will best serve the fantastic people and community that make up your childcare center. 
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#4

7/20/2023

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Show Notes:

In this episode it was an honor to be interviewed by New Horizon Academy's Vice President of Marketing and Family Experiences; Cara Johnson-Bader. New Horizon Academy is a childcare franchise with 91 locations throughout the United States. 

Whether your child is learning Spanish or not, you won't want to miss this episode. I go into depth on the short and long term benefits of children learning a second language. Some of the benefits may surprise you! It's not too late for your child to reap the awesome benefits of second language learning! You can enroll your child in one of our on-site classes, or your children can learn Spanish at home with our Online Spanish Lessons for Children!
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Podcast #3

2/25/2023

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Show Notes:

As a childcare center Director or Owner, you are always looking for ways to offering more to your students and an affordable cost. This Podcast addresses how you can do just that by highlighting the pros of online Spanish classes for your childcare center and how OLA (O'Neill Language Academy) can help! 

Our website is: www.oneilllanguage.com
Here is the page on our website where you can join our online Spanish Classes Program:
www.oneilllanguage.com/virtual-classes-childcare
Feel free to email me with questions: [email protected]
Theresa
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Podcast #2

2/5/2023

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Show Notes:

It's becoming more common in the United States to introduce children to a second language at an early age. In this Podcast I share the top 10 ways  children benefit from learning a second language. Some of the benefits are short term, and others are long term. 

If you're a Childcare Owner or Director and you offer a second language at your center, or you are thinking about adding a second language, you'll want to download the Top Ten List below. Share the list with parents and stakeholders to reinforce the importance and benefits of children learning a second language at your center, and use the handout as a marketing tool to attract more families to your center.Enjoy the Podcast episode!

Theresa
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Sources: 
https://www.waterford.org/education/why-bilingual-students-have-a-cognitive-advantage-for-learning-to-read/
https://news.yorku.ca/2005/11/22/bilingual-children-learn-to-read-more-rapidly-york-u-study/
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2020.00146/full
https://blog.elevateapp.com/how-bilingualism-affects-your-brain-and-body-59e669d14372
https://www.chariotlearning.com/learning-new-languages-improves-test-scores/
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10339-016-0780-7?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorOnlineFirst
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Podcast #1:

1/2/2023

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January 2, 2023 By Theresa

Show Notes:

Want to know what I love most about a teaching Spanish to kids? I love that kids learn Spanish naturally and effortlessly when provided with a fun curriculum and a positive learning environment. I also love that Spanish can literally be added to any childcare center and taught by your teachers, even if they don't know any Spanish. Most importantly, I’m laying out this episode so that you can compete with Spanish immersion and dual immersion centers and no longer lose clients to them. In this epidote I include specific examples of exactly how to teach three compliment words in Spanish, and make a positive impact with parents. 

By your teachers teaching a Spanish lesson just like the one provided to you with this Podcast episode, they are setting the foundation for something they can teach again and again, gaining confidence in themselves as "Spanish teachers", and setting you up for the option of charging parents over and over for Spanish, which I will cover in an upcoming Podcast. 

After you listen to this Podcast episode, you'll want to download the Mini-Spanish Lesson and Vocabulary Poster that are included below. You'll also want to watch (and have your teachers watch) the Teacher Training Video below in which I walk them through, step-by-step, how to teach the activity. Below is also a Video to Show Your Students in which I teach the lesson to them. 

Enjoy this Podcast episode and also beginning to teach Spanish at your childcare center!

Theresa
Download the following that is included in the zip file:
1. 2-page lesson plan that explains how to teach 3 compliments in Spanish 
2. Song that teaches the 4 compliments song (MP3 file)
podcast_1_compliments_lesson.zip
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File Type: zip
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Watch this teacher training video that shows exactly how to teach the 3 compliments in Spanish.
Poster to hang in classrooms
Show students this fun video that teaches them the compliments for you.
Letter to send home to parents!
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    Theresa Gunderson and her husband, Jim, began O'Neill Language Academy in 1991. Their passion is to make Spanish easy for childcare centers to teach with their done-for-you Online Spanish Classes and their Teach & Learn Spanish Curriculum.  

    Whether you're a childcare center, an elementary school, or you homeschool, Theresa's extensive experience in Spanish curriculum, business management, and her vibrant teaching style will ignite a true passion for adding Spanish to your childcare center or school, with the option of boosting your revenue.

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