Little Sponges

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re thrilled to partner with Mifflin County Schools in Pennsylvania! 🌟 We’re excited to support their English language programs, helping students enhance their skills and embrace new opportunities through language. Together, we’ll foster a love for learning and build strong communication skills within the vibrant Mifflin County community. 📚

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We’re thrilled to welcome St. Anthony School in Wisconsin as a new partner! 🏫 Last Friday, we had a fantastic training session with their team, and we're excited to support their students, teachers, and parents as they grow in both language and learning this school year. 🌟 With a rich history of serving the local community, St. Anthony School is committed to academic excellence and spiritual growth, providing a supportive environment for nurturing students' development.

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We’re thrilled to partner with the Windward District of the Hawaii DOE! 🌺 We’re excited to support their Japanese language learners, helping students connect with both language and culture in Hawaii’s vibrant community. 🌸

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We’re thrilled to welcome Mid-Del Schools as our newest partner! 🧡 We're excited to support their English learners with the tools they need to succeed in a multilingual world. 🌎 Mid-Del Schools (Oklahoma)

🌟 Back-to-School with Little Sponges®: More Than Just a Language Program! 🌟

As you gear up for the new school year, discover how Little Sponges® is more than just an award-winning online language program. We’re here to support your students, teachers, and parents every step of the way!

🔹 Program Enrollment: Unlock our competitive pricing and Title III funding eligibility.

🔹 SSO & Rostering: Enjoy secure rostering through Clever, ClassLink, and Google Classroom.

🔹 Curriculum Integration: We align our program with your current pacing guides and curriculum.

🔹 Implementation Guidance: Get creative lesson plans and customized tips for seamless implementation.

🔹 Grade Book: Track student progress across four language domains with ease.

🔹 Level 1 Training: Start strong with our PD Academy and tailored training sessions for effective implementation.

🔹 Parent Resources: Empower parents with at-home resources that reinforce their child’s learning.

🔹 Level 2 Training: After two months, receive personalized recommendations to enhance program success.

🔹 Annual Report: Celebrate your students' achievements and identify opportunities for growth.

🔹 Continuous Support: Count on us for on-demand phone, email, and Zoom support, Monday through Friday.

This year, let’s go beyond the classroom with Little Sponges®! 🚀

🌟 Back-to-School Excitement with Little Sponges®! 🌟

Hey schools and districts! Ready to kick off the new school year with something special? Little Sponges® is here to make language learning fun and effective for your students. Our online program offers tools in eight languages to help young learners thrive both in the classroom and at home.

📚 What We Offer:
- Engaging read-along videos and games
- Easy-to-use on any device
- Resources tailored for Dual Language Learners (DLL) and World Languages programs aligned to ACTFL and WIDA Standards

Let’s make this year amazing with Little Sponges®! Get in touch to find out more about our back-to-school specials. 📖✨

🎉 Discover the Vibrant San Fermín Festival in Spain with Little Sponges! 🇪🇸

The San Fermín Festival, held annually in Pamplona, Spain, is one of the most exhilarating events in the world! 🌟

📅 When?
Every year from July 6th to 14th.

🙏 Origins
Honoring Saint Fermin, the patron saint of Navarre, this centuries-old festival blends religious devotion with festive revelry.

🔍 Fun Fact
Ernest Hemingway’s novel “The Sun Also Rises” popularized this festival internationally. 🌍

Ready to experience the magic of San Fermín? Visit Spain and other Spanish speaking countries in the Globe Adventure in Little Sponges!🌎✨

🇦🇷 Happy Argentine Flag Day! 🇦🇷

📅 Date: June 20th

🎉 What is Flag Day?
Flag Day in Argentina honors the creation of the Argentine flag by General Manuel Belgrano, a key figure in Argentina's independence, first raised on February 27, 1812.

📚 Fun Fact:
Sun of May: Represents the Inca sun god Inti, linking to Argentina’s indigenous heritage.

Head over to the Globe Adventure and learn more about Argentina and many other Spanish speaking countries!🌎

📣 Exciting News for Clark County Educators! 📣

A representative from Little Sponges will be in Clark County, Nevada, this week! We’re eager to visit interested schools to demonstrate our language program and answer your questions.

Aligned with WIDA standards, our online program for young multilingual learners helps close knowledge gaps before testing. We have 8 languages and support full immersion, dual language, and FLES models.

Interested in a visit? Let us know!

🌟 Did you know that Little Sponges is available in 8 different languages? 🌎🎉

🗣️ English, Español, Deutsch, Русский, العربية, 中文, 日本語, Français 🗣️

Learning made fun and accessible for everyone! 📚✨ Dive into a world of languages with Little Sponges! 🧽❤️

🌟 Get to know where our amazing clients are located across the USA! 🇺🇲

From bustling cities to charming small towns, we are proud to serve customers from coast to coast! Whether you're in sunny California, the amazing beaches in Hawaii or in the heart of Texas our team is here to support you every step of the way. We are proud to add Pennsylvania and Hawaii to our map this year!

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🐻On the first Saturday in June, we celebrate National Black Bear Day to recognize the most commonly found bear in North America!

🌟Also known as the American black bear, the Black Bear is a magnificent animal. Today, let's bring awareness to this enormous mammal! Despite their name, black bears come in shades of cinnamon, blue/black, blue/grey and in rare instances, white fur.

Join us in the Forest Adventure to learn more about bears! 🌲🌲

Hey Little Sponges community! 👋 We’re here to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about our language learning platform. Let’s dive in! 🌟

Got more questions? Drop them in the comments below or visit our website for more info. Let’s make language learning an adventure! 🚀✨

🦋✨ Dive into the magical world of butterflies in the Jungle Adventure in Little Sponges! 🌿🌺 Let's learn about the incredible butterfly lifecycle together! 📚🎨

👧🧒 Hey there, little explorers! Did you know that butterflies go through an amazing transformation called metamorphosis? 🐛➡️🦋 Let's embark on a fun learning journey and discover how these beautiful creatures come to be!

🥚🐛 Step 1: Egg ➡️ The butterfly journey begins as a tiny egg, usually laid on a leaf.

🐛🍃 Step 2: Caterpillar ➡️ From the egg hatches a caterpillar! It's munching away on leaves, growing bigger and stronger.

🐛🔍 Step 3: Chrysalis ➡️ The caterpillar forms a cozy shell around itself called a chrysalis. Inside, it undergoes a magical transformation.

🦋🌸 Step 4: Butterfly ➡️ After some time, the chrysalis opens, and out emerges a beautiful butterfly! With colorful wings, it's ready to flutter and explore the world.

Come join us on Little Sponges and let's learn, explore, and discover together! 🌟 Don't forget to spread your wings like a butterfly and soar high! 🦋💫

Norma Cinco is our Little Sponges Educator of the Week!🎉

Her outstanding leadership and commitment to making a difference in education deserves all the applause! 🤗 Norma and her students have been working on the Safari and Space adventure!📚

👩‍🏫 Here's what Ms. Cinco has to say about the program: "As far as sharing my thoughts on Little Sponges...I LOVE IT! I teach a Dual-Language class and my students have the opportunity to learn in both languages. To see how much my students enjoy the videos and the songs makes my heart teacher very happy! Not only that, but I have also caught my students singing the songs while they work! My students singing in their opposite language is simply AMAZING!" - Norma Cinco. Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher, Freedom Elementary, Keller ISD.

Join us in celebrating Norma's dedication and the incredible impact she's making in the lives of her students! 🌟

✨ Attention Little Sponges Educators! ✨

Calling all explorers! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the Safari Adventure? 🚗🚁🚲

🌍 Join us as we take your students on an unforgettable adventure, where they'll soar through the skies in airplanes, glide across the water in boats and zoom through the savanna in buses! 🦁🚢

Let Little Sponges ignite the imaginations of your little learners as they discover the fascinating world of transportation, all while having a blast on their educational safari expedition! 🎉📚

🌟 Enrich your classroom experience with our engaging and interactive curriculum! 🌟

Tap the link in our bio to learn more and bring the excitement of the Safari Adventure to your classroom today! 🌈🚌✈️

🕰️⏰ Little Sponges Time-Telling Triumphs! ⏰🕰️

📚 Our students are mastering the art of telling time! ⭐ From the tick-tock of the clock to the digital displays, they're embracing every second of learning. 🕑✨ Whether it's recognizing the hour hand or deciphering minutes, their skills are ticking and tocking forward!

🎉 Join us in the Safari Adenture where students start their time-telling journey! 🌟

Marlene Mendoza is our Little Sponges Educator of the Week!🎉

Her outstanding leadership and commitment to making a difference in education deserves all the applause! 🤗 Marlene and her students have been working on different activities in the Spanish language course, learning to listen, speak, read and write!📚

👩‍🏫 Here's what Ms. Mendoza has to say about the program: "Little Sponges has helped my students tremendously with learning Spanish. The growth that they have made has been astounding. They have been super engaged and love the videos and activites. I also love how Little Sponges aligns with ACTFL proficiency levels and with our state standards. It helps me as a teacher see where my students are at in their Spanish language learning journey." - Marlene Mendoza. Spanish Teacher, LEAP Academy, Cincinnati City School District.

Join us in celebrating Marlene's dedication and the incredible impact she's making in the lives of her students! 🌟

☀️Are you looking for multilingual teaching materials for summer school?

Look no further! Here are seven reasons why many districts are choosing Little Sponges for summer school:

1. Lessons and formative assessments for listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are engaging and easy to use! ✍️
2. Multilingual learning tools accelerate learning by enabling bridging and knowledge transfer from L1 to L2. 💭
3. Integration with Clever, ClassLink, and Google.💻
4. Cross-curricular content (sciences, math, literacy, social studies, etc).📚
5. Safety: no ads and no data sharing with third parties.🚫
6. Progress Report for each student (summative and formative assessments).📑
7. Parent engagement: Parents don't have to be proficient in the target language to support learning at home.🏠

Ready to explore what Little Sponges has to offer? Reach out for a demo video or request a quote tailored to your school or district's needs! 🌟 🍎📚

🚀Celebrate National Space Day with Little Sponges! 🌕

📚 Teachers, ignite curiosity and spark imagination with our stellar Space Adventure! From captivating videos on galaxies far, far away to learning games that will launch minds into orbit, we've got the tools to make this Space Day an unforgettable cosmic adventure! 🌟🔭 Students will learn about gravity, the International Space Station, to name all the planets in our Solar System and a lot more!

Let's reach for the stars and inspire the next generation of space explorers and astronomers! 🛰️✨

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Norma McMillian is our Little Sponges Educator of the Week!🎉

Her outstanding leadership and commitment to making a difference in education deserves all the applause! 🤗 Norma and her students have been working on the Farm adventure practicing writing names of animals with the Little Sponges Watch & Learn videos 🚜🐴

👩‍🏫 Here's what Ms. McMillian has to say about the program: "I have been using Little Sponges since last school year and it has been very beneficial to my students. They enjoy the real life visual content that they can relate to and build background knowledge with. This is especially important and good for my newcomers who rely a lot on visual connections. This year I have worked with 2 newcomers starting with the Alphabet Island. Two and a half months later, they have grown so much and are scoring above the 80th percentile in both their listening and reading quizzes. I’m so proud of them and thankful to Little Sponges for providing that additional support to my emergent bilingual students." - Norma McMillian. ESL Teacher, Council Grove Elementary, Western Heights Public School District.

Join us in celebrating Norma's dedication and the incredible impact she's making in the lives of her students! 🌟

🦷✨ May is here, and it's time to give those pearly whites some extra love! 💙

Did you know May is the National Dental Care Month? Let's make sure our little ones sparkle and shine with healthy smiles! 🌟

Calling all teachers! 📢 Why not embark on a dental adventure with your students this month? 🚀 Let's explore the world of dental care together and learn how to keep those smiles bright! 💡 Dive into the "Dentist Adventure" in Little Sponges and make learning about oral hygiene a fun-filled journey! 🌈 Let's make May the month of healthy smiles! 😁

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🤗Gratitude Knows No Borders! 🌍 Mishka and Frog teach our young students to say THANK YOU in multiple languages! 🙏 From English to Arabic, German to Japanese, and beyond, we're spreading appreciation worldwide! 🌟🌏 Let's celebrate the beauty of cultural exchange together! 🚀✨ 🌟🗺️

Wendi Gowan is our Little Sponges Educator of the Week!🎉

Her outstanding leadership and commitment to making a difference in education deserves all the applause! 🤗 Since January, Wendi has been utilizing Little Sponges with her students, and the results have been nothing short of phenomenal! 🚀

👩‍🏫 Here's what Ms. Gowan has to say about the program: "I have tried several other programs in the past, and I can say without reservation that this is head and shoulders above them all. My students LOVE this program and are picking up English so quickly in a relatively short period of time." - Wendi Gowan. ESL Teacher, Mineola Primary School.

Join us in celebrating Wendi's dedication and the incredible impact she's making in the lives of her students! 🌟

🌟 Calling all parents and teachers! 📣 Let's chat about something truly exciting! 🚀 Did you know that nurturing bilingual skills in our little ones could be like giving them a secret superpower? 🦸‍♂️🧠 Harvard's research suggests that raising bilingual kids can work wonders for their brain development! 🌈💡 Let's embark on this incredible journey together and unlock limitless potential for our children! 🌟📚

[Link to the study: https://hubs.li/Q02rhRzF0

🐬Celebrate National Dolphin Day on April 14! Our students learn about these amazing animals on our Ocean Adventure. 🌊 This day is an annual event to raise awareness about dolphin conservation and the need to protect their habitats.💙 Dolphins are intelligent, social and playful animals that can often be seen playing in pods offshore or leaping out of the water in joyous leaps. Let's take this special day to honor our ocean friends! 🎉

🌼🥚 Hop into Easter Fun with Little Sponges! 🥚🌼

This Easter, let's celebrate the joy of language and multiculturalism with Little Sponges! 🐰✨ Did you know that we teach students to say "eggs" in eight different languages with our Farm Adventure? 🥚🌍 Let's take a linguistic journey together:

English: Eggs
Spanish: Huevos
German: Eier
Russian: Яйца
Chinese: 鸡蛋
Japanese: 卵
Arabic: بيض
French: Oeufs

Isn't it fascinating to explore how different languages express the same concept? 🤔🌟

Join us in embracing linguistic diversity and cultural richness this Easter! 🎉🌸 Let's continue to inspire curiosity and a love for languages in our little learners. 📚💖

Wishing you a joyful and egg-citing Easter from all of us at Little Sponges! 🐣🌷

Thank you to everyone who is stopping by our booth #104 at NABE 2024 🌟

Come visit us today and tomorrow at 📍 Hilton New Orleans Riverside!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to discover innovative language learning solutions for young minds! 🧠🌈

🌟 Join Little Sponges at our session at NABE Conference 2024! 🌟

🗓️ Date: March 29th
⏲️ Time: 2:40 PM
📍 Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
🏢 Room: Quarterdeck A

🌐Dive into our session "Effective Scaffolding Strategies for Emergent Bilinguals" with Natalya Seals, our CEO and Founder.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your knowledge, expand your network, and be part of the driving force shaping the future of language education! 🚀📚