13 Jul 2007 9:22 PM:

A very interesting read for those taking kids to Spain

http://www.spanish-living.com/telegraph/schools-in-spain.php#state

Wendy you were right to look at international schools for your older child... have you decided what to do yet?

(Tinasolera)

p.s a bit extra

The Benefits of Moving your Children Abroad

Spanish School is Good For Your Kids!

Recent studies have shown there are significant long term benefits to moving your child abroad, particularly when they are very young. Generally speaking, the younger your children are the easier it will be for them to adapt to their new lifestyle, understand Spanish methods of teaching, and pick up the language and the accent. Some children adapt immediately to new surroundings while others may take slightly longer, and the first few weeks will probably be tough.

Researchers from University College London conducted a study in 2004 which revealed that children who had learnt a second language had a significantly higher proportion of grey matter (the area of the brain which processes information) than those who had not. A subsequent study showed that children who had lived abroad had higher levels of resilience, a better understanding of the world and a more compassionate approach to people of different ethnicities. In simple terms, learning a second language and living abroad can increase both the intelligence and social capacity of your child.

The human brain acts like a sponge during the formative years and the capacity for learning is highest before the child reaches four years of age. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself taking language lessons from your kids!  Psychologists have found that the best age to move a child is either before the age of two or between the ages of six and eight.  Between three and six children seem to suffer a great deal of homesickness and after the age of eight they tend to struggle far more with the language barrier.

This message was last edited by spanishbikini on 7/13/2007.
Community thread: The School in San Cayetano

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13 Jul 2007 4:41 PM:

Soz thought you meant development forums...

Just had a look... very good!!!! Love the little outfits as well...... thanks

Are Spain big on swimming clubs? i know obviously their are pools everywhere but was wondering about swimming galas that sort of stuff?

Forum thread: Sports for kids

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13 Jul 2007 4:36 PM:

HI

I know the general advice is DONT complete without LFO. So some flexible advice needed. Ok... so we have bought on a dvelopment, over 300 properties, people ALREADY started moving in, reputable builder, reputable agent, development so far to a very high standard ..looks fabulous... so come on surely the LFO must be granted, would it be such a huge risk to complete without it????? anyone?????? By the way im asking advice not advising people to do this. We cant wait to get into our property and dont want to wait till the very end  

Forum thread: re furniture

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13 Jul 2007 4:26 PM:

Sounds just what i want... ballet and flamenco, brilliant!! Will try and look at pics if i can get into the forum!! thanks

Forum thread: Sports for kids

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13 Jul 2007 9:47 AM:

Hi (its tinasolera, still cant log on under that one)

Thanks everyone, i feel so positive about it now. What was supposed to be a holiday to get ready for an emigration has now turned into an emigration, guess it threw me for a while there. Anyway feeling good now. Just going thru the gruelling process of getting our car ready to take out there!!

Thanks everyone for all your support, really look forward to meeting you all. Once out there will do my very best to keep posting and maybe help some of you guys out with any questions if you want.

Tinax   

Community thread: KIA SORRENTO

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