The Greenwich Spanish School is a non-sectarian school that offers the traditional pre-K academic curriculum of pre-reading, pre-writing and pre-math programs to children 3-4 years of age taught solely in Spanish by educated native instructors.
With the goal of giving children an edge – superior pre-K education and fluency in a second language – GSS also seeks to meet the needs of the children in their cognitive, language, social, emotional, physical and creative development in an effective manner on a daily basis. Through independent play, real-life experiences and teacher-directed activities, children develop the skills necessary to learn pre-school writing, reading, math, science and social studies not just in one language but two.
GSS programs include indoor and outdoor activities for fine and gross motor development; problem-solving to facilitate concept formation; creative activities to develop and express ideas and feelings; and language learning to promote self-reliance and self-esteem as well as their understanding of the world. GSS recognizes children’s individuality and diversity in the rate manner in which they learn.
In addition to the advantage of fluency in another language, studies show that bilingual children have greater cognitive and integrative skills and often increased scientific and mathematical abilities. English is also emphasized so that children develop basic reading and writing skills in their native language. Accordingly, and to help children continue their education in an English environment; promotional testing is conducted in English.
The Greenwich Spanish School was founded by Rosario Brooks, a native of Mexico who has lived and taught Spanish in the United States for 52 years. The Pre-K educational program for 3-4 year-olds was co-founded with Gabriela Zorrilla, Mónica Calderón and Beatriz Ruiz, and other teachers all of whom have experience in teaching pre-school children in Mexico, Latin America and U.S.
GSS classes and programs are conducted at 247 Stanwich Road, Greenwich CT. 06830 and 12 Banksville Road Greenwich CT 06831. For further information, please call Rosario at (203) 698-1500.
