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We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for fall! Please apply at colorespreschool.com/tuition-and-application/ If you have questions, contact us at info@colorespreschool.com or 512-740-7645

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.1″ _module_preset=”default”] In March we learned about plants/plantas and spring/primavera. We talked about how in the spring season it rains more, the weather gets warmer and plants start to appear and grow. Plants grow from seeds little by little adding stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. We…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In February we learned all about shapes, las figuras. We repeated the names of the shapes in Spanish and shaped our hands into a heart/corazón, rectangle/rectángulo, square/cuadrado, circle/círculo, triangle/triángulo, star/estrella, oval/óvalo, diamond/rombo… We also talked about…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] In January we learned all about pieces of clothing, la ropa. We talked about what we usually wear in winter, in summer, in fall and in spring. We dressed and undressed our doll Susy as we sang:  Ponte…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”17px||25px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”12px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title title=”off” meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ text_shadow_style=”preset1″][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″] In December we talked about the four seasons and focused on the season of winter, el invierno. We learned about the weather cooling, raining and sometimes snowing. We looked at pictures of places where snow falls and stays on…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”651px” custom_margin=”||4px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”239px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||”] In November we talked about fall or otoño and Thanksgiving or Día de acción de gracias. We learned that the weather gets colder in fall and the leaves start to change color and fall from the trees all around us. We recited…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Blog Text” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||”] In October we had a lot of fun getting ready for Halloween, Día de las brujas and Día de los muertos. We decorated paper pumpkins to look like Jack-o-lanterns, linternas de calabaza. We painted glittery paint onto boxes shaped like skulls, calaveras. We talked…

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We have Colores spirit shirts as a fundraiser for our school and also to show our school spirit! Children and adults are welcome to wear their Colores T-shirts any day of the week! Children’s sizes available: 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6-8 (youth XS), 8-10 (youth S) for $10. Adult sizes available: S, M, L, XL…

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] We had a fantastic first month back to school! In September our theme of study was all about ourselves: body parts, emotions, physical activity, etc. We made our self-portraits by gluing papers together. We sang the…

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We had a great first week of school! We learned our school routines. We got to know our classroom and outside backyard area. We made new friends!

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Come visit our school any time between 11am and 1pm next Thursday, September 3rd during our last open house before school starts! Current families: come by to drop off any items you have ready for the school year. Our first day of school in-person, in our classroom will be Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. We have…

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[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] When we start in-person classes on September 8th, we will follow Austin, Texas, and national health&safety Guidance: “City of Austin Guidance for Open Child Care Programs” [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]

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