ITALIAN FOR KIDS

Fondazione Italia uses a communicative approach to build language skills. Our native-speaking instructors combine Italian language immersion with games, songs, movement, arts & crafts and imaginative play to create a fun, age-appropriate, natural learning environment. Research has shown that children are much more likely to communicate in the target language if the communication has a purpose and it reflects situations they can relate to. For this reason, our lesson plans are specifically tailored to each age group, emphasizing practical themes in the context of real-life situations. Some reading, writing and basic grammar are incorporated into lessons for school-age children. The textbooks are supplemented with songs, storybooks, cultural elements, games and fun activities to challenge and stimulate the child. Children are provided with materials to reinforce learning at home.

Fondazione Italia offers the following developmentally-appropriate programs for children ages 1 to 14.

ITALIAN FOR THE LITTLE ONES (Age 3 & under)
This “parent & me” class combines arts & crafts, singing, movement, story time and games to encourage a love for the language from a very young age.

YOUNG EXPLORERS (Age 4 to 6)
This is a child-only class that focuses on vocabulary and early conversational skills through games, arts & crafts, stories, songs and imaginative play.

ITALIAN IN ACTION I (Grades 1-6)
Join us on an imaginary trip to Italy where you’ll build vocabulary and learn simple phrases and questions through fun games and activities, songs and imaginative play.

ITALIAN IN ACTION II (Grades 2-6)
Join us on an imaginary trip to Italy where you’ll increase your vocabulary, create your own sentences and questions and develop conversational skills. Reading, writing and basic grammar will be introduced through fun games and activities, songs and imaginative play.

ITALIAN IN ACTION III (Grades 4 -8)
This class is geared towards advanced students and is intended to improve conversational skills, increase vocabulary, and expand reading, writing and grammar skills through fun themes and activities. Students will also explore the geography, life and culture of Italy.