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Book review: ‘Ada’

In Spanish, from 2yo.

Ada loved numbers and invent machines. One day, she invented the calculator. Many scientists at the time could not understand it but she kept on and came up with the language or program used the computers. She was very intelligent and dedicated and thanks to her it is easier to use computers.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2YM2Yj6

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Si dindo pundido

Bilingual Tagalog-English, from 8yo.

This is the story of Dindo, a firefly who does not glow. He does not feel as he belongs with the other fireflies and it makes him sad. One day, a boy comes and catches the glowing fireflies and lock them inside a jar. Fortunately, Dindo is not spotted as he does not glow. Thanks to his ingenuity and kindness he manages to free the other fireflies.

This is a story about accepting our differences as it makes us richer.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2YDmKx0

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Book review: ‘Inventoras y sus inventos’

In Spanish, from 4yo.

Awesome book about female inventors and their inventions. Did you know a female invented the Monopoly game? The periscope? Discover the amazing ladies who invented most of the machines and devices we use in our everyday life.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2KIXnSp

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Book review: ‘Feliz navidad Mauro’

In Spanish, from 0yo.

Merry Christmas Hugless Douglas. Let’s dive in Douglas’s world and find out what Christmas is about? Is it about snow? about making new friends? what about Christmas hugs?

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2IydSh7

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Book review: ‘Dian Fossey’

In Spanish, from 4yo.

Diane Fossey was an amazing scientist, she dedicated her life to studying gorillas. She actively defended the primates and fought poaching and animal trafficking. Unfortunately, this fight led to her death. Teach your young readers her life, her passion and her work with this beautiful book in Spanish.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2Z9Gq7w

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Book review: ‘Adivina cuanto te quiero’

In Spanish, from 4yo.

Read this sweet story in Spanish. ‘Guess how much I love you’ is famous around the world. In this story, we learn it is not easy to measure how much we love someone when we love so much.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2wJUYyr

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Book review: ‘Mi primer pequeña y grande Agatha’

In Spanish, from 1yo.

This is a great little format board book with fantastic illustrations perfect for little hands. You will learn about the life of the greatest author of detective stories Agatha Christie.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2IzAMFb

2019 Term 3 Spanish and French workshops

Our Spanish and French workshops for children 3 to 6yo are back in 2019.

We find children learn better when they are having fun so we play while learning Spanish or French. We encourage interactivity between the children so they get to practise their language skills.

Some of the activities of our workshops are:

Reading stories, craft, playing games, singing songs, baking, drawing, colouring, writing, treasure hunting, etc…

Time and places are as follows:

Spanish
Saturdays 8:45 to 9:45, at the restaurant El asador, 324 Bulwer street, Perth

July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 18. 

French
Saturdays – 10:15am to 11:15am, at the restaurant El Asador Argentinian Grill 324 Bulwer street, Perth

July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Sep 7, 14, 21, 18. 

Tuesdays – 4pm to 5pm, at 78 Lesueur Pass, Beeliar

Jul 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24.

Cost is $20/child/session.
Discount available when 2 children are enrolled at the same time.
FREE trial session. Pay as you go. No charge if you cannot attend.

We kindly request that you notify us if you are enrolled and cannot attend and if you wish a FREE trial session.

We want to make sure there are enough resources for all the children.

Email us for more info info@letoboggan.com.au

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Book review: ‘El esqueleto’

In Spanish, from 4yo.

‘Little bones’ wants to play soccer but there is a problem. He is not made of flesh like the other children, he is a skeleton. His family try to dissuade him but ‘Little bones’ really want to play.

Cute book, perfect for children learning how to read. The illustrations are gorgeous and fun and the text is easy to read.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2HUQDQE

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Book review: ‘Dalawang Dagang Bulag’

Bilingual Tagalog-English, from 4yo.

This is the story of 2 blind mice who decide to travel. The climb 2 mountains, cross 2 rivers and meet 2 monitor lizards. Will they escape?

Fun little book perfect for young readers. It comes with a map of the mice’s adventures where you can retrace their steps by playing with dice.

For more information visit http://bit.ly/2HSGgg4