Active parental involvement and our enthusiasm for teaching our kids the Hungarian language, culture and traditions all contribute to the success of the HAAW’s Hungarian school. The school provides a wonderful opportunity for families who are new to the Association or the Seattle area to get to know other Hungarian parents and children. It is a really fun place for our children to not only learn about their Hungarian heritage but meet other kids of the same background. We hope that our kids will always treasure the memory of going to Hungarian school and will form strong ties to the Hungarian community.
Time:
Every Other Saturday 10am-12pm (Starts on September 23rd, 2006)
(Please arrive 15 minutes early)
Location: Mercer Island Congregational Church 4545 Island Crest Way
Contact: Nelly Szilagyi (206) 324-6681 Email: iskola@hungarianamerican.org
We offer the following classes:
1. Ages 3 ½ and under
Our most informal class where the little ones participate together with their parents, and learn well-known Hungarian children’s songs, short poems and listen to stories.
Instructor: Orsolya Homorodi
2.- 3. Ages 3 ½ - 7 (or older, based on the child’s ability to speak Hungarian)
Children in this class practice Hungarian songs, poems and play games.
Each class revolves around a different theme (e.g.: numbers, animals, plants, or family). The children participate in playful exercises that are specifically designed to improve their ability to understand and speak Hungarian. They also learn about Hungarian traditions and holidays.
Kids in this group are divided into two subgroups based on their age/or general interest.
Instructor for the 31/2 - 5: Nelly Szilagyi
Instructor for the 5 – 7 : Olga Magun
4. Ages 7 and up (school age)
Children learn the Hungarian alphabet, practice reading and writing in Hungarian.
They discuss different topics about Hungary, its culture and traditions.
Instructor: Boglarka Marosan
FOR ALL AGES
Art work- Children do coloring, painting, beadwork, and much more.
The activities center around current American and/or Hungarian holidays.
(Halloween, Farsang, Easter, etc.)
Snack - during break children enjoy a small snack.
We usually end our program with a puppet show, an interactive story or a game.