Carousel of Languages
Jenny Sheffer Stevens is an experienced writer, actor, yoga instructor, and teaching artist with a diverse background in creative fields. Since 2003, freelance work has encompassed various roles, including writing and acting. Currently, Stevens serves as a Writer/Editor and Creative Consultant for Carousel of Languages, New York City's leading early childhood foreign language program, since 2018. Previous acting credits include performances with Hudson Stage Company, Vermont Shakespeare Festival, and Baltimore Center Stage. Educational qualifications include a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The University of Alabama and Alabama Shakespeare Festival, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Wheaton College, and teaching certifications in yoga from Sonic Yoga and Kripalu Yoga under Janice Clarfield.
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Carousel of Languages
Carousel of Languages is a New York City-based multiple-language program for infants, toddlers, and young children. Established in 2000, Carousel has long been a leader in early childhood multilingual education, providing the proven benefits of early exposure to more than one language during the most crucial brain-building window, ages 0-5. At our flagship home in NYC, we offer lessons in 12 languages, in an enchanting environment designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Carousel of Languages Teaching SystemTM, our signature curriculum, is designed especially for ages 0-5. Developed by our team of linguists, researchers, and early childhood specialists—and grounded in over 25 years of classroom success—it is adaptable to any language. The program is structured around 40+ early childhood themes and emphasizes the importance of multisensory learning through verbal, visual, and tactile association. Let’s Go to Carousel!TM is our new Hybrid EdTech solution for educators. This blended learning model brings Carousel of Languages Teaching SystemTM, our comprehensive multilingual curriculum encompassing over 25 years of established content, to early childhood classrooms anywhere. The program comprises on-demand videos, downloadable and pre-printed learning materials, tactile props, teacher guides with online training, and student assessment tools. Let’s Go to Carousel!TM empowers native- and non-native-speaking teachers worldwide to provide the scientifically proven benefits of multilingual education to their youngest students.