Crossing Borders Preschool offers quality language learning to Texas students, with our proven program and top-notch staff that creates excitement for a lifetime of learning. Our language immersion programs in Houston deliver the same quality instruction expected of modern preschools, but in an immersive environment. Your little one can learn to write, read, and speak in a new language, opening doors for a variety of future successes!
While many parents have heard of language immersion programs, many others are not aware of their many benefits. Today, we’ll highlight the top five benefits associated with enrolling your child in our language immersion preschool. Keep reading to see if our program is right for your little one, and feel free to contact us to learn more!
BETTER COGNITIVE STIMULATION
There’s no denying the link between learning a new language and improvements in cognitive development. Brain scans have shown that the areas tasked with mood inhibition and attention face increased activity in bilingual speakers. Additionally, learning a second language has been correlated with an increase in gray brain matter in the area associated with language development and language switching. The more your child works at mastering a new language, the better prepared they will be for future challenges.
Being able to think with two active languages and discern which words to utilize and which to translate can provide a lifetime of advantages for bilingual students. Cognitive flexibility is helpful in tackling new problems, and your little one’s language skills should help every step of the way.
IMPROVED PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
Increases in cognitive stimulation will help children in multiple ways. The ability to translate between languages can reduce the struggle of critical thinking, where students are required to recognize patterns, expand their solutions through divergent thinking, and come up with solutions through novel approaches. This process helps to sharpen each student’s critical thinking skills and situational versatility.
Not sure if now is the right time to enroll your little one in a language immersion program? Research has recently shown that learning a new language can improve thinking and problem-solving in children as young as seven months old!
ENHANCED LITERACY AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
Some parents raise concerns about the impact that learning a second language will have in the mastery of their native dialect. However, the improvements in problem-solving and critical thinking can help English-speakers to excel in their own language. Studies show that students develop a higher metalinguistic awareness, meaning that they can discern different parts of the language and process them accordingly.
In addition to increasing their English capabilities, students in language immersion programs also show improvements in code switching (an essential part of switching between languages). The improved speed and efficiency of this process continues to benefit them when speaking their native language as well.
MULTICULTURAL APPRECIATION
Learning a new language can unlock a number of doors for your child. Not only will students be better able to communicate with an expanding range of people (1/6th of citizens across the globe speak Chinese, with Mandarin consisting of nearly one billion speakers!), but they will unlock new cultures, histories, and ways of life. Your child will be able to connect with others, enhancing their communication skills while also improving their travel experiences. In the professional world, understanding another person’s language can help to disseminate cultural norms with the purpose of improving relations. No matter their target language, your child is sure to benefit!
Crossing Borders Preschool offers quality instruction in a variety of immersive languages, including:
English
Spanish
French
Mandarin
Arabic
If you’ve never considered the benefits of learning through a French immersion program, or the advantages of a Mandarin immersion class, be sure to browse our site to find the right program and language for your child!
EXPANDED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Learning a second language can expand your child’s employment options, plain and simple. Our modern economy is more connected than ever, with many countries working in unison to create beneficial results for everyone. If your little one has expressed the desire to travel, excel in business, or guide others, learning a language such as Spanish or Mandarin Chinese can prove to be a smart choice!
Jobs requiring bilingual speakers are in high demand, and that need will only increase as time goes on. In the United States, language immersion programs can help to provide much-needed translation support in the fields of tourism, security, healthcare, and more.
Looking For Language Immersion Programs?
Crossing Borders Preschool is here to serve as your trusted language immersion preschool in Houston, providing exciting multilingual learning to young students. Our team relies on proven practices and updated curriculums from native-speaking professionals to keep students engaged in their target language.
Contact us today to learn more about our language immersion preschool, and be sure to ask about enrolling your child!
In today’s world, the ability to speak a second, third, or even fourth language, is a tremendous advantage. Give your child that advantage—opening the doors to a lifetime of opportunities—by enrolling him or her in one or more of Crossing Border’s language classes and programs.
