4 Ways INIC Families Make Spanish Immersion Fun at Home

At INIC Preschool, we serve children ages 0-5 with a mission to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where little scholars can aprender y crecer (learn and grow). Through social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, we empower young learners with engaging activities, supportive relationships, and an evidence-based curriculum. Our program immerses children in the idioma español (Spanish language) and introduces them to culturas del mundo (world cultures), alongside science, math, reading, writing, and the arts.

Cultural immersion isn’t just about language—it opens doors to a world of opportunities. At our Round Rock and South Austin campuses, students excel in conceptos matemáticos (math concepts), develop strong problem-solving skills, demonstrate mejor autocontrol (better self-control), maintain deep connections with their familias y comunidades (families and communities), and become better overall learners compared to their monolingual peers.

Many parents ask us how they can continue this immersion lifestyle at home. Here are cuatro maneras rápidas (five quick ways) to foster at-home learning and strengthen your child’s Spanish immersion experience:

cuatro maneras rápidas (four quick ways) to Have a spanish Immersion home

1. Books: Libros

Whether children read alone or with a loved one, la lectura (reading) is a powerful tool. It builds vocabulario (vocabulary), gramática (grammar), and other literacy skills, while improving focus, reducing stress, and opening doors to new ideas. Next time you’re choosing a cuento para la hora de dormir (bedtime story), opt for a book in Spanish. Classics like Los Tres Cerditos (The Three Little Pigs) or Caperucita Roja (Little Red Riding Hood) are fun ways to learn and reinforce Spanish words while enjoying familiar stories.

2. Routines: Rutinas

Daily routines are crucial for children to learn the importance of good habits like brushing their teeth (cepillarse los dientes) and getting ready for school (prepararse para la escuela). Incorporate Spanish into these moments by giving simple instructions like "Lávate las manos" (Wash your hands) or "Ponte los zapatos" (Put on your shoes). Over time, your child will associate actions with these phrases and commit them to memory.

3. Labels: Etiquetas

Young learners’ growing minds are limitless, quickly absorbing nuevas palabras (new words). Help them acquire a dual vocabulary by labeling household items in both inglés y español (English and Spanish). For example:

Pantry: Label a box of crackers as galletas saladas.
Bathroom: Label soap as jabón.
Closet: Label shoes as zapatos.
This visual and verbal reinforcement makes everyday interactions an opportunity to learn!

4. Music: Música

La música une a las personas (Music brings people together) and is an amazing way to immerse children in Spanish. During car rides, meal prep, or family dance parties, play songs in Spanish. Try your child’s favorite tunes translated into Spanish or explore fun options like Baila - Baila or Canta - Juego, which are perfect for young learners. Singing along makes it even more memorable!

The Key: Consistency is Clave

When it comes to language learning, la consistencia (consistency) is essential. At INIC Preschool, we provide 100% Spanish immersion, and we love to see our little scholars continue their bilingual journey at home.

We encourage you to try these strategies and share your success stories with us! ¡Mándanos un mensaje! Send us a message on Facebook or Instagram to let us know what works best for your family.

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ABOUT INIC PRESCHOOL SPANISH IMMERSION EDUCATION & CHILDCARE 

Learn. Play. Make Friends. Founded in 2012, INIC Preschool & Daycare (International Immersion Center) is a Spanish immersion school with locations in Round Rock and South Austin. Educators here are upbeat and enjoy a positive teacher-led work environment with access to many benefits. INIC’s evidence-based curriculum emphasizes social-emotional learning, math, reading, Dynamic Movement, Purposeful Play, and Creative Lab Arts for babies, toddlers, preschool, pre-k 3, and pre-k 4. The classroom experience is intentionally low tech for kids, but parents and grandparents are delighted to check in on their little scholar with high-tech, easy-to-use tools: WatchMeGrow and Brightwheel. All classes and activities are taught in Spanish, every day, as well as Mandarin Chinese. It’s much more than a daycare.

INIC Preschool Round Rock proudly serves families in Pflugerville, North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Taylor, and Liberty Hill. INIC Preschool South Austin has served these communities since 2012: South Austin, Circle C, Oak Hill, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Bee Cave Township, Westlake, Onion Creek, Manchaca, and more.

Round Rock, Texas: 2960 Jazz Street // rrAdmissions@inic-edu.com    

South Austin, Texas: 2100 W. William Cannon Dr. // Admissions@inic-edu.com