Holiday Time Spanish - Christmas & Winter Holidays in Latin America
In this Holiday Time Spanish - Art & Culture class, you can learn about Christmas and other winter (or summer) holidays in Latin America, and some Spanish vocabulary to describe the traditions.
Renai Ruiz, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(445)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
How is Christmas celebrated in Latin American countries? What other winter holidays are celebrated there? Is it even winter in all of Latin America? Through stories, song, and excerpts, learn about the different traditions practiced in Latin America. In these two classes, students will learn: Class 1 Origins of traditions Similar traditions across countries Unique traditions in up to 8 countries (this will be split between the two classes) Class 2 Continue unique traditions in Latin American countries Create a craft or piece of art that represents one of the traditions Some of the countries covered are: Mexico, Peru, Costa Rica, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil (Brazil is non-Spanish-speaking, but considered part of Latin America). Students will practice Spanish vocabulary related to these traditions and discuss how they compare to one another. Class is held in English, with targeted vocabulary in Spanish. No Spanish background required.
Learning Goals
Students will name the main languages spoken in Latin America.
Students will be able to describe the origins of a winter holiday tradition in Latin America.
Students will be able to compare and contrast winter holidays of two countries in Latin America.
Students will be able to locate Latin America on a world map.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Many of the traditions are based on religious beliefs, however religion is not taught in this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2017
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445reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Mexico Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University - Portland
I am a longtime homeschooler (over 16 years and counting!), and an experienced, licensed teacher with endorsements in bilingual education and TESOL. I have also earned a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction in Early Childhood Education (birth through Grade 3).
I have been speaking Spanish for over 25 years, have homeschooled preschool through high school in a bicultural and bilingual home for the past 20 years, and have tutored and taught all ages bilingually in schools and tutoring settings for over 10 years. I have graduated one, and continue to homeschool my other child.
I offer several series of Spanish classes, using familiar translated stories, native Spanish stories, songs, and poems. I teach practical, useable Spanish that can be used right away, and talk about familiar themes interesting to many children.
**Circle Time Spanish (TM)
**Elementary Spanish 1 & 2
**Holiday Time Spanish (TM)
**Science Time Spanish (TM)
**Singing Time Spanish (TM)
**Spanish Immersion Kindergarten
**Spanish Immersion PreK Circle Time (TM)
**Story Time Spanish (TM)
I believe children learn through different modalities and integrate various learning methods in the live classes and the materials I post to parents. If there is a class or topic you would like to see covered or your child is interested in (in Spanish), contact me! I do my best to offer a personalized experience.
I also post information about bilingual families and learning a second language on my family language learning page, www.facebook.com/AdelanteSpanishforAll, and author titles on family language learning and language supplements.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-10 learners per class
