Io e la Mamma (Mommy and Me) Playgroup

Scuola Italiana di Portland is pleased to announce the addition of “Io e la Mamma (Mommy and Me)
An Italian language play group for children ages 18 to 36 months and their parent or caregiver” to its selection of programs. The play group is free to the public and no prior Italian language experience is necessary

The play group will introduce children and their caregivers to the Italian language through fun and engaging songs, stories, games, puppets and simple crafts. The group will be led by Elena Munisteri-Smith who is an accomplished language teacher and also teaches after-school and weekend language classes for Scuola Italiana. The first play group is scheduled for Friday, November 11th from 10 to 11 am at the Zimmerman Community Center, located in NW Portland at 1542 NW 14th Ave (between Quimby and Raleigh); all following sessions will be held on Fridays from 10 to 11 am at Zimmerman Community Center.

There are many benefits to learning a second language, especially at a young age. In addition to developing a lifelong ability to communicate with more people, children also experience better overall school performance, and enhanced problem-solving skills. Learning a second language can also provide a competitive edge in the workforce in later years. Studies show that children who learn a second language early are more likely to develop native-like fluency.

For more information about classes or to RSVP for “Io e la Mamma (Mommy and Me)”, please email info@scuola.us