Beginner's Spanish for Pre-K and Kindergarten- Music and Movement!

🪇Welcome to Music and Movement Spanish Class🪇

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👇Click SHOW MORE for Our Mission, Full Curriculum Schedule, and FREE BONUSES with every NEW student🦸
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🦸  We believe children are hard wired to learn languages and its our MISSION  to tap into that SUPERPOWER!

🦸 We create space for the NATURAL learning process to take place!

🦸 We believe in REAL. Real Connections, Real Language with Real Life Relevance!

🦸 We allow students to speak when THEY are ready! (research shows that the silent phase of learning a second language is extremely important!)
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⭐Classes designed to join anytime!⭐

⭐FREE POSTER GIVEAWAY! All of our new students will be sent a welcome message with a link for free posters that you can print, laminate, and display in your students learning space! 

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🪇Welcome to Music and Movement Spanish Class🪇

This Music and Movement class is specially designed to engage the youngest learners in the excitement of learning a second language. 

➕This class incorporates items and instruments you already have at home to help young learners make the important connection between action and meaning. 

➕This class gives students opportunities to move around, sing, speak, and show things around their home related to the topic of the day. 

➕This class keeps littles engaged and moving during the whole class and provides activities that are geared towards different learning styles. 

➕This class practices a theme song each month to allow students to really master a topic!

➕Parents receive the link to our song and a PDF Printable of the lyrics to practice at home, a Kahoot! game link, and a worksheet to practice all the skills from class!


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OUR MISSION AND VALUES:

😃  We believe children are hard wired to learn languages and its our MISSION  to tap into that SUPERPOWER!

😃 We believe in REAL. Real Teachers, Real Language, Real Life Relevance, and Real Connections!

😃 We create space for the NATURAL learning process to take place!

😃 We allow students to speak when THEY are ready! (research shows that the silent phase of learning a second language is extremely important!)

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CLASS ROUTINE

🌟Song to greet each student
🌟Sing abc’s, numbers, colors, other warm up song
🌟Talk about weather, colors, alphabet, or other Pre-K fun learning song!➤
🌟prepare materials (play dough, colors, other materials for the day, spatulas, sticks etc) 
🌟sing song of the month
🌟introduce new words
🌟find things in your home related to the word
🌟Use scarf, playdough, tapping sticks, instruments to practice words
🌟sing song again
🌟play review game
🌟sharing time
🌟sing goodbye

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CLASS MATERIALS

📘Printable PDF provided each week
📕crayons or markers
📙play dough
📗play scarf (or towel)
📘tapping sticks or kitchen spoons
📕shaker (maraca, bottle with rice) 

**Not all materials will be used in each class. But please have these materials ready so we are able to use them uniquely in each class based on students interests.**

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OUR TEACHING STYLE

📚 Early Language Exposure – We take advantage of the critical window for second language acquisition before age six, maximizing children’s natural ability to learn Spanish effortlessly.

🎯 Proven Teaching Strategies – Our approach includes research-backed methods such as Total Physical Response (TPR), Modeling, Scaffolding, Comprehensible Input, Reducing Incidental Language, and the use of Props to enhance learning.

🗣️ Supportive & Student-Centered Learning – We respect each child’s individual learning pace, allowing them to begin speaking when they’re ready while gently encouraging participation with multiple opportunities to engage in every class.

📝 Building Real-Life Language Skills – Rather than just introducing vocabulary, we prioritize real communication by encouraging sentence formation and modeling common sentence frames, helping students gain independence in speaking.

🌍 Engaging & Inclusive Environment – We create a welcoming, energetic, and supportive space where every child feels comfortable. By incorporating movement and adapting to different learning styles, we ensure all students stay engaged and thrive in their Spanish-learning journey. 🎶✨

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CURRICULUM OUTLINE
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Song: Caminando, Caminando (walking)

Week of July 28th:  Caminando, Brincar (walking, jump)

Week of August 4th: Corre, Para (Run, Stop)

Week of August 11th: Puntillas, saltar (tip toes, jump)

Week of  August 18th: Nadar, dormir (swim, sleep)

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Song: Sí Estás Feliz

Week of  August 25th: Feliz, aplaude (happy, clap)

Week of  September 1st: De malas, zapatea (sad, stomp)

Week of  September 8th: Miedo, di …. , oh no, hello, bye (scared, say….,oh no, hola, adios) 

Week of  September 15th : Sueño, Dormir (tired, sleep)



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Song: Hojas, Hojas

Week of september 22nd:  otoño, hojas (fall, leaves)

Week of September 29th:  árbol, se caen (tree, fall down)

Week of October 6th: café, anaranjado (brown, orange)

Week of October 13th: amarillo , morado (purple, yellow)

Week of October 20th:  rojo, verde (red, green)


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Song: Yo Soy un Pavo

Week of October 27th: Yo soy, pavo (I am, turkey)

Week of November 3rd: grande, gordo (big, fat)

Week of November 10th:  pico, alas, cola (beak, wings, tail)

Week of November 17th:  listo, día de gracias (ready, Thanksgiving)

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Song: Estrellita ¿Dónde estás?

Week of November 24th: Luna, Estrellita (moon, little star)

Week of December 1st: me pregunto, ¿Qué? (I wonder, where are you?)

Week of December 8th: cielo, mar (sky, sea)

Week of December 15th: diamante, estrella (diamond, star)

Week of December 22nd: WINTER BREAK - NO CLASS

Week of December 29th: WINTER BREAK - NO CLASS


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Song: Si Estas Feliz (If you’re happy and you know it)


Week of January 5th: Feliz, aplaude (happy, clap)

Week of January 12th: De malas, zapatea (sad, stomp)

Week of January 19th: Miedo, di …. , oh no, hello, bye (scared, say….,oh no, hola, adios) 

Week of January 26th: Sueño, Dormir (tired, sleep)

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Song: Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies (head, shoulders, knees, and toes)


Week of February 2nd: cabeza, hombros (head, shoulders)

Week of February 9th: rodillas, pies (knees, feet)

Week of February 16th: ojos, orejas (eyes, ears)

Week of February 23rd: boca, nariz (mouth, nose)

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Song: Somos los dinosaurios (We are the dinosaurs)


Week of March 2nd: dinosaurios, marchar (dinosaurs, march)

Week of March 9th: parar, comer (stop, eat)

Week of March 16th: descansar, nido (rest, nest)

Week of March 23rd: el mundo, plano (earth, flat)


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Song: Abre Cierra (Open and Shut)


Week of March 30th: Abre, Cierra (open, shut)

Week of April 6th: Grande, Pequeño (big, small)

Week of April 13th: Fuerte, Silencioso (loud, quiet)

Week of  April 20th: Rápido, Lento (fast, slow)
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Song: La Araña Pequeñita


Week of April 27th: Araña, Pequeñita (spider, tiny)

Week of May 4th: Subió, Tubería (went up, water spout)

Week of May 11th: lluvia, llevó (rain, carried away)

Week of May 18th: sol, secó (sun, dried up)
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Song: El Viejo MacDonald 


Week of May 25th: granja, cerdo (farm, pig)

Week of June 1st: viejo, vaca (old, cow)

Week of June 8th: aquí, oveja (here, sheep)

Week of June 15th: allá, pato (there, duck)
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Song: Bebé Tiburón


Week of June 22nd: bebé, tiburón (baby, shark)

Week of June 29th: mamá, papá (mom, dad)

Week of July 6th: abuela, abuelo (grandma, grandpa)

Week of July 13: naden, rápido (swim, fast)







Meet your Teacher:

Please visit our Outschool Profile page:
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To see an intro video of your teacher please copy and paste this link!

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Need to Know Before Your First Class:
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PARTICIPATION:
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🔘All students are encouraged to participate but please allow your learner to speak in their own timing. 


🔘The teacher will provide opportunities but for learning a second language it is important for students to go through the “absorption” phase.


🔘Some students will want to speak on day one, but some students will need a little longer. 


🔘Please message your teacher if you have concerns about your child’s participation.




BEFORE CLASS:
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🔘Be sure to have zoom downloaded and updated on your device. 


🔘Make sure you are logged into your Outschool account on that device as Zoom links cannot be shared. 


🔘You will receive a PDF (usually sent on Sunday’s) that you can print or use on a tablet for further interaction in the class. 


🔘Please have the designated class materials ready before the class meeting.


🔘Please have an extra device available for our game at the end of class (a phone or tablet will work just fine!) If you are unable to use another device you will receive a printout when your child enrolls that you can use during the game.


🔘Please post on our classroom page after you enroll so we can get to know your learner more!


DURING CLASS:
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🔘Please allow student time to adjust to the class. Not all students will be ready to speak on day one but they are learning!


🔘Be ready to help with the mute/unmute function or other technology issues that may come up.


🔘Please have a quiet learning space.


🔘We will use Kahoot! But it is not necessary to have the app. In fact, the App often has glitches but you will be given a QR code to join during class!


AFTER CLASS:
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You will receive the game link and an additional PDF to practice more from home.
The class recording will automatically be posted to the classroom page so that you are able to practice from home if you missed class or if you’d like your learner to review. 




REFUND POLICY:
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If you are unable to attend a live meeting you can:


🔘Choose to pause enrollment for that week (your child’s spot in the class may be taken, but you will not be charged for that week and if there is a space open when your pause ends you will automatically en re-enrolled.


🔘Choose to un-enroll from the class and re-enroll when your schedule allows.
Stay enrolled in the class, with the option of viewing the class recording from home, and guarantee your child’s spot in the class. 


🔘All changes must be made within 24hr of the class meeting. No refund will be given after 24hr prior to class. If your child is sick please ask to reschedule or view the class recording from home. 


ZOOM INTERACTION AND SAFETY REMINDERS:
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🔘All students must have a video check-in during the first 10 minutes of class or they will be placed in the waiting room for safety reasons.


🔘Be sure that your child’s name is displayed in Zoom before logging in.


🔘Please show your student the mute and unmute button or sit close by to assist. If there is distracting noise or background noise your teacher will have to mute your learner but we still want them to be able to participate.


🔘Only the enrolled learner may appear on the video. Parents or siblings need to be out of the camera’s view.