Learning Spanish from the outside in.™
Empowering children through hands-on foreign language education.
About Spanish with Ms. Cindy
Ms. Cindy
- Experienced Montessori educator with 15+ years supporting children and families.
- Pathway from Masters of Arts in Education, Curriculum, & Instruction to EdD. in Curriculum & Instruction at Boise State University.
- Montessori Institute of Prague AMI Certificate in Building Bilingual Programs
- B.S. in Psychlogy with emphasis in Child Development and Certificate in Dispute Resolution, Boise State University
- 2025-2026 Wassmuth Center for Human Rights Education Fellow
- Hand-crafted, proprietary Spanish curriculum developed by Ms. Cindy founded in research-based learning rooted in joy, respect, dignity, and human connection
Offering After-School Spanish Club at Roosevelt Elementary School, private Spanish classes, and tutoring services.
Hand-crafted, proprietary Spanish curriculum developed by Ms. Cindy founded in research-based learning rooted in joy, respect, dignity, and human connection.
The Curriculum
My Spanish curriculum, Learning Spanish from the Outside In™, is grounded in a carefully scaffolded approach developed through my ongoing doctoral research in Curriculum and Instruction and Montessori Education. Designed to honor each child’s developmental readiness and individuality, this method is founded in Montessori's Cosmic idea and introduces Spanish through meaningful context and layered exposure building comprehension and confidence from the outside inward. Rather than relying on immersion techniques which are not always accessible, this intentional, step-by-step process allows Spanish language learners to make authentic connections to their home language in ways that feel accessible, relevant, and engaging. The curriculum integrates the Cosmic Idea through cross-disciplinary learning — including literacy, science, math, and the arts — while supporting Spanish language growth that is both deep and durable. My goal is to help learners develop not only Spanish language skills, but also a lasting love of learning and a sense of empowerment as multilingual learners.
Learning Spanish from the Outside In™ is a proprietary curriculum developed as part of ongoing doctoral research in Curriculum and Instruction by Cynthia Montoto and Boise State University. All content, materials, and methodologies associated with this curriculum are protected under copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of any part of this curriculum without explicit permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
My Philosophy
Through Spanish with Ms. Cindy, children explore the Spanish language in a way that honors their natural curiosity and love of learning. Rooted in Montessori principles, Ms. Cindy’s unique, research-based approach supports independence, critical thinking, and joyful engagement through hands-on materials, movement, and meaningful human and cultural connections.
Exploring the world of Spanish with ms. cindy // EXPLORANDO EL MUNDO DEL ESPAÑOL CON Ms.CINDY
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