Tierra Encantada - Old Irving Park

It's officially summer! Not only was Sunday Father's Day, but it also marked the first day of summer. One of our favorite summer activities is Water Play Days! ☀️🫧

Our students will get to enjoy days filled with splashing, laughter, and outdoor fun. We are thrilled to kick off an exciting summer at our Tierra Encantada! It’s definitely a fan favorite, too.

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress. ❤️💛💚

At Tierra Encantada, we value opportunities to recognize and reflect on the importance of history, culture, and community. Diversity is at the heart of who we are, and we are proud to celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences that strengthen our schools and communities.

Wishing everyone a meaningful Juneteenth.

Language learning is a part of everything we do! Through conversation, play, music, and everyday experiences, young children absorb language naturally and joyfully.

Early exposure helps build confidence and curiosity that continues to grow over time. 🌿

Expanding young palates is just as important to us as expanding young minds! Our scratch-made meals introduce children to a variety of flavors, textures and colors to help develop young taste buds.

Parent Teacher Conferences are this week and they are one of many ways we love to connect with families. Here's a little break down of exactly what we cover and why we value this time collaborating with parents.

Play is more than just fun. It’s how children engage with and make sense of the world 🌱

Through play-based learning, our kids build creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and social connections. Every moment of play is a moment of growth.

Let’s celebrate learning that feels like joy 💛

It looks like the summer weather is finally here to stay! 🌞 We’re so excited to spend more time outdoors with the kids. Here’s a peek at our fun outdoor space at our center.

Play, laughter, and learning - all in more than one language 💬

Bilingual children gain more than just vocabulary. They build stronger cognitive skills, better problem-solving abilities, and deeper cultural connections. Plus, switching between languages boosts focus and flexibility in thinking.

When kids learn through joy and connection, language becomes a bridge to the world 🌎❤️

We love teaching little ones how important the Earth - la tierra - is, and how we can help protect it.

Fun fact: While we typically translate “Tierra Encantada” as “Enchanted Land,” the Spanish word tierra can also mean Earth. 🌎

Happy Earth Day! 💚

Here's how we embrace interactive language immersion everyday at our centers!