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Whitehouse Prep School –›World Language
World LanguageAs part of the Kindergarten I and Kindergarten II curriculum, students begin their exposure to world languages and cultures, including Mandarin Chinese, through a variety of topics including greetings, weather expressions, colors, numbers and holiday themes. The children learn about customs and traditions through songs, stories and projects that involve them in global communication. Through classroom activities that focus on cultural awareness, the students gain an understanding of and appreciation for the experiences of children in distant lands. Exposure to world cultures is one of the best ways to promote creative thinking and open mindedness. At Whitehouse Preparatory School, children are exposed to two of the most important languages in today’s global environment - English and Chinese. “Educators say that the youngest brains have the greatest aptitude for absorbing language and that someone who is bilingual at a young age will have an easier time learning a third or fourth language later on. Compared with adults or even high school students, young children are better able to learn German with near-native pronunciation or mimic the subtle tones of Mandarin.” — Maria Gold, Washington Post Staff Writer |
