Kimba Chipilina

real-life experiences to help them develop skills, tools, understanding, and inner and outer resources to live sustainably with their natural resources and in joyful coexistence with each other, cross-culturally. These skills include:

- bilingualism (Spa-Eng)
- creative expression
- curiosity
- nonviolent communication
- cooperative thinking
- sustainability habits, such as ¨leave no trace¨ and ¨The 4R´s¨
- multicultural awareness
- humor and play
- service to others
- meditation/reflection

In addition, by teaching children a second language from birth, the Conexiones approach helps them grow up with internal resources that will help them become global citizens that are flexible to change and appreciate cultural diversity = happier and more well-adjusted to modern life.

¨Research has shown that children fluent in two languages have certain cognitive advantages compared to those who speak only one. They are better at problem solving, demonstrate greater creativity, and express more tolerant attitudes toward others." - Zero to Three