Projeto Brasil
Programs for children
Our educational initiative, Projeto Brasil, offers several
opportunities to create and maintain a cultural and linguistic bond between Portuguese-speaking children and adults. Through weekly private or online classes, participants have the chance to explore and improve the language in an interactive and engaging way, covering activities such as arts, music, dance, STEAM, reading, Brazilian history, grammar games and group work.
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Keeping Brazilian culture alive in the USA
Teaching Brazilian culture
Early childhood education
Weekly classes
Playing & Singing
For children aged 12 to 36 months accompanied by an adult. 1.5 hour sessions once a week for 6 weeks, three times a year.
Brasileirinhos
Weekly two-hour classes during the school year, including capoeira classes. This program encourages conversation and vocabulary acquisition through stories, songs, games, art and sensory activities.
We use the play method to offer an experience in Portuguese that stimulates linguistic, cognitive and motor development.
Brazilian culture is incorporated into learning through nursery rhymes, parlendas, songs, Brazilian literature, cooking and capoeira classes.
Our program offers weekly two-hour classes during the school year, including capoeira classes. The program encourages conversation and vocabulary acquisition through stories, songs, games, artistic and sensory activities and is aimed at children who have not yet entered Kindergarten, aged over 36 months.
We offer classes in person or online
Kindergarten to 5th grade
Weekly classes
Our program is not focused on classes IN Portuguese, but on classes IN Portuguese. To this end, we offer a variety of content through thematic projects in the areas of science, Brazilian literature, music, the arts, history, geography, technology and, of course, Brazilian culture.
The program for K – 5th graders continues with the goal of expanding vocabulary and encouraging conversation. We use active methodologies and interdisciplinary projects that encourage students to explore a specific theme with art projects, music, cooking, etc., thus offering numerous opportunities to use new vocabulary.
We also encourage language skills in the areas of oral communication, writing and reading with discussions, presentations, interviews, games, drama and story creation.
We think of the child as a whole. We nurture a love for Brazil and pride in our cultural roots, because we believe that these values are crucial to the formation of a multicultural and bilingual identity.
For those who weren't born speaking Portuguese
PSL - Portuguese as a Second Language
Weekly classes
This program is specially designed for heritage learners, children and teenagers who didn’t grow up speaking Portuguese at home but who have a cultural and emotional connection to the language. Classes are taught using both languages, and the use of English helps with the acquisition of Portuguese.
These are dynamic classes that explore everyday topics to promote conversation and vocabulary acquisition that can be used daily at home. Brazilian culture is introduced through stories, music, cuisine, art and traditional games.
For the student’s best development, this program requires the active participation of parents at home. We offer support to parents with weekly suggestions and tips on how to use the vocabulary learned in class at home during the week.
In-person workshops
Art Workshop
Wednesday workshops
- Instructor: Isabella Mendonça – BFA in Illustration, School of Visual Arts, New York
Join artist and illustrator Isabella Mendonça for a creative journey that blends the foundations of art with the richness of Brazilian culture. A former Projeto Brasil student herself, Isabella knows firsthand the importance of staying connected to heritage, and she’s passionate about inspiring young artists to explore their creativity while deepening their connection to Brazil.
For Ages 5–8: “Discovering Art Through Brazil”
Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:45pm
In this playful and engaging series, children will be introduced to the basic principles of art — such as color, shape, texture, and composition — entirely in Portuguese. Each week, we’ll connect these concepts to Brazilian cultural elements like traditional architecture, landscapes, crafts, and festivals.
Sample activities include:
- Learning about primary and complementary colors and finding them in Brazilian houses and street markets.
- Exploring patterns and textures in Brazilian crafts and creating their own.
- Painting bright, bold landscapes inspired by Brazilian architecture.
Goal: By the end of the workshop, students will be able to name and discuss basic art principles in Portuguese and create artwork that reflects elements of Brazilian culture
For Ages 9–13: “Brazilian Art – Technique and Expression”
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00pm
This workshop takes a deeper dive into the principles and techniques of art while connecting them to historical, cultural, and environmental aspects of Brazil. Students will expand their Portuguese vocabulary while exploring artistic concepts through observation, discussion, and hands-on projects.
Sample activities include:
- Studying color theory and applying it to scenes from Brazilian landscapes and architecture.
- Learning about composition and perspective through depictions of Brazilian cities and landmarks.
- Creating thematic projects inspired by Brazilian music, festivals, and traditions.
Goal: By the end of the workshop, students will be able to analyze and apply key art concepts and articulate how their work reflects aspects of Brazilian culture — all while developing their skills and confidence as artists.
A workshop where imagination has no limits!
Maker Club
Creativity and Innovation Hands-On!
Instructor: Claudia Cordeiro
A 1-hour weekly workshop where imagination has no limits! In the Maker Club, children will have access to a wide variety of materials — recyclables, sewing supplies, special tools to transform cardboard into amazing creations — and will learn various hands-on techniques to connect, assemble, sew, and build.
Based on STEAM principles (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), each session encourages creativity, problem-solving, and practical skill development, allowing participants to transform ideas into real projects.
For Ages 5 to 8
Wednesdays from 5-6 pm
A playful and interactive workshop focused on exploring materials, teamwork, and creating simple and fun projects. Children will learn basic techniques for connecting pieces, painting, gluing, sewing, and building — always with safety in mind and encouragement for creative expression.
Objectives:
- Develop curiosity and imagination.
- Learn basic manual techniques and introductory STEAM concepts.
- Encourage confidence and collaborative work.
For Ages 8 to 12
Wednesdays from
A challenging and inspiring workshop with more elaborate projects, fostering autonomy, logical thinking, and creativity. Participants will explore advanced assembly techniques, structural building, functional sewing, and decoration, with opportunities to create prototypes and original inventions.
Objectives:
- Develop more refined creative and practical skills.
- Encourage problem-solving in a creative and independent way.
- Explore STEAM principles in original creations.
In-person workshops
Music and Movement
Songs, Games, and Stories that Delight
Instructor: Rita Almeida
For children ages 5-7
Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45
In this workshop full of rhythm, joy, and imagination, children dive into the musical world through circle songs, musical games, and rhyming stories that spark smiles and curiosity. Each session is an invitation to sing, dance, move, and express themselves freely, experiencing music as a universal language and as a gateway to culture and social interaction.
Traditional songs and cumulative tales create a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable participating. Between melodies, children engage in gestures, steps, and games that stimulate motor coordination and rhythm, while playing instruments such as tambourines, shakers, and drums develops auditory perception and sound exploration.
More than just learning songs, children expand their vocabulary, develop memory skills, practice focus, and discover the joy of creating together. At the end of each class, what remains is the joy of sharing, the strengthening of bonds, and the certainty that music and movement are a perfect match for this stage of childhood.
Music, Movement, and Brazilian Games
For children ages 5 to 8 – 1 hour weekly
Wednesdays from 5 to 6pm
In this energetic and fun workshop, children explore music and movement as a way to express themselves and connect with Brazilian culture. Each session includes singing traditional songs, telling rhyming stories, and taking part in regional games from Brazil that have been passed down for generations, such as “Bate Mão,” “Ciranda, Cirandinha,” “Escravos de Jó,” and “Peixe Vivo.”
The musical repertoire is varied and enriched with rhythm games, improvisation, and simple choreographies that encourage active participation and group creativity. Children also have the opportunity to experiment with different percussion instruments, such as tambourines, shakers, and drums, exploring sounds and rhythmic patterns that are part of Brazil’s musical identity.
More than a moment of fun, the workshop develops important skills such as motor coordination, auditory perception, memory, body expression, vocabulary expansion, and teamwork. At the same time, it nurtures an appreciation for Brazil’s cultural diversity through its songs, stories, and games.
By the end of each session, what remains is a smile on their faces, a sense of belonging, and the joy of learning that Brazilian culture becomes even more alive when it is sung, danced, and shared.
Learning Portuguese with Joy and Creativity
Brasileirinhos
Wednesday workshops
Instructor: Daniela Lopes
Duration: 2 hours weekly
Wednesdays from 3:45-5:45 pm
The Brasileirinhos course is a playful and engaging immersion in the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture, designed especially for children in the early stages of language development. Over two weekly hours, children cultivate their Portuguese skills in a natural and enjoyable way through games, music, literature, arts, and cooking.
Each class is carefully planned to spark curiosity and encourage active participation, creating opportunities for children to express themselves, expand their vocabulary, and build confidence in using Portuguese. Activities include traditional and contemporary songs, shared reading of stories that inspire and spark conversation, movement-based games and activities that reinforce oral language skills, art workshops that explore colors and shapes, and cooking experiences that connect the flavors of Brazilian cuisine to the words that describe them.
More than just learning a language, children experience the culture in a sensory and emotional way, building connections to their roots or discovering a new cultural world. By the end of each class, they take home not only new linguistic knowledge, but also memories of creative, joyful, and meaningful moments.
In-person workshops
Portuguese Literacy Workshop
The Impact of Bilingualism on Literacy
Instructor: Danielle Medeiros
The Impact of Bilingualism on Literacy
Learning to read and write in a language a child already speaks — such as Portuguese — has a direct positive impact on developing reading and writing skills in English. This happens because many fundamental concepts, such as understanding what a sound is, how it relates to a letter, and how words are formed, are transferable between languages. By recognizing writing patterns, expanding vocabulary, and practicing sentence structure in Portuguese, children develop phonological awareness and decoding skills that accelerate English learning.
More than just learning to read and write in Portuguese, students in this workshop become more confident, creative, and aware readers and writers in any language.
For Children in 1st–3rd Grade
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
In this weekly workshop, children will develop essential reading and writing skills in Portuguese in a playful and interactive way. Through grammar and spelling games, creative writing activities, guided reading, and group dynamics, students will have the opportunity to expand their vocabulary, improve sentence construction, and strengthen reading comprehension.
The main focus is on making learning enjoyable, using activities that spark curiosity about the language while introducing and reinforcing spelling, punctuation, and grammar concepts. Children will participate in word challenges, sentence-building games, fun text correction activities, and shared reading, creating a solid foundation for reading and writing fluency.
For Children in 3rd–5th Grade
Wednesdays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
In this weekly workshop, students will enhance their reading and writing skills in Portuguese in an engaging and challenging way. Through grammar and spelling games, text production activities, critical reading, and interpretation, we will work on expanding vocabulary, refining sentence structure, and developing the ability to understand more complex texts.
Classes combine practical and collaborative activities such as creative writing challenges, text analysis, guided debates, and language games that explore spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Students are encouraged to express their ideas clearly, cohesively, and creatively, using Portuguese with greater precision and sophistication.
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Schedule
TUESDAYS: Northpoint Church 1320 Arrow Point Dr Ste. 201, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Weekly Class Hours: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
3 years – 6th grade
QUARTERLY CLASSES: CBA – 10613 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
Weekly Class Times: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
3 years – 5th grade
THURSDAY CLASSES: PIBBA – 15300b FM1825, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Weekly Class Times: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
3 years – 5th grade
SATURDAY CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: CBA – 10613 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
Weekly Class Schedule: 10AM – 12PM
Workshop Schedule: 12PM -1PM
3 years – 10th grade
Please note that the formation of classes depends on the minimum number (6) of students enrolled and that places are limited to 12 students per
preschool class or 14 per elementary – middle school class.
| Nome do Programa | Horário | Dia da Semana | Disponibilidade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasileirinhos 2 | 16:30-18:30 | Terça** | Lista de espera |
| Brasileirinhos 3 | 16:30-18:30 | Terça** | Lista de espera |
| Brasil 1 | 16:30-18:30 | Terça** | Lista de espera |
| Brasil 2 | 16:30-18:30 | Terça** | Lista de espera |
| Brasileirinhos 1 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Disponível |
| Brasileirinhos 2 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Disponível |
| Brasileirinhos 3 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Lista de espera |
| Brasil 1 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Lista de espera |
| Brasil 2 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Lista de espera |
| Brasil 3 | 10:00-12:00 | Sábado* | Lista de espera |
| Brincando & Cantando | 10:00-11:30 | Sábado*/Quarta | Em Breve |
| Brasil 3/4 | 18:00-19:00 | Terça* | Disponível |
*Endereço sábados: 10613 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726
**Endereço terça: 1320 Arrow Point Dr. Ste. 201, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Registration
CBA+ Promotion
CBA+ members receive a waiver for the registration and materials fee, applied to the December tuition.To qualify for this benefit, members must maintain an active membership for at least 12 months.
If the membership is canceled before completing 12 months, after the month of December, an invoice will be issued for the original registration and materials fee that had been waived.