We are Haitian Creole advocates sharing our heritage language with the next generation. Find out who’s on our team and how Jaden Timoun came to be.
From private sessions to group classes to parent consultations on bilingualism we have something to fit your family’s language learning needs.
Language learning tools you can wear or put together? Yes! Learn more about our Jaden Timoun puzzles and t-shirts and how to make a purchase.
Our special events include our signature Pawòl Bileng Parent workshops and other collaborations with organizations in our community.
What is Jaden Timoun?/Ki sa Jaden Timoun ye?
A Haitian Creole Language Immersion Program for Children
Serving children ages 0 to 12, Jaden Timoun is a culturally responsive program which boasts an array of offerings including interactive classes and fun language learning tools such as puzzles accompanied by informational guides.
Jaden Timoun In-Person Classes
Kids ages 0 to 2
Kids ages 2 to 5
Our Jaden Timoun jigsaw puzzles are accompanied by informational guides written in both Haitian Creole and English. Jaden Timoun “Sa k pase” t-shirts come in children and adult sizes. The Jaden Timoun Storybook is the perfect way to enjoy Kreyòl in a fun and engaging way with your families. Make a purchase today!
Parent Testimonials/Pawòl Paran
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what parents have to say about Jaden Timoun:
[Jaden Timoun] sing along was absolutely fabulous… we were definitely spreading the word and [my child] loves it, she loves it so much, she has learned so many words. She still has all of her art projects from in person [Jaden Timoun preschool] classes!… She is speaking more Kreyòl!… She is loving her Jaden Timoun puzzles.”
Tamika
Parent of 2
In Jaden Timoun there’s a multitude of ways of teaching that allows for different learning styles to all get on the train of learning Haitian Creole, which is… wonderful…My children… are kinesthetic learners and what was nice was that at Jaden Timoun [they] realized [that]… [Kids] get the language by doing fun activities.”
Aisha
Parent of 2
It’s been a great experience and it’s actually amazing culturally to expose [my child] to this [program] and do it so young… [It] gave us another way to connect with our own parents… [and] to bridge the gap between grandma and grandson, I’ve really appreciated that… It’s been a gift to our entire family.”
Darline
Parent of 1
Part of what I learned during my [Pawòl Bileng Parent] consultation with Darnelle is how important the awareness of environment, the attention to what’s influencing a child’s language experience is… Jaden Timoun does a great job creating and sharing resources. I am grateful for the lessons learned.”
Chantalle
Parent of 1
Jaden Timoun: Family Spotlight
We had the opportunity to sit down with a longtime Jaden Timoun family and ask them some questions about their family’s experience with Jaden Timoun. Read more about what they had to say here!
