Jugando Con Plastilina. Learn Preschool Spanish With Creative Dough
In this immersive play based preschool Spanish class we will have fun playing with colored playdough while learning simple vocabulary in Spanish. A play dough recipe is included and vocabulary and/or songs or coloring sheets are provided after each class. #creative
Joyce West, NBCT, MA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(139)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Did you know one of the greatest benefits of play-based learning is language development. Play-based activities allow children to learn new words and practice their language skills in a non stressful situation. It also allows them to learn the meaning and structure of new words while applying them to their new language. This is why I use play based learning my learners! In this relaxed, fun and play based class youngest learners will learn basic Spanish vocabulary as we make shapes, animals, seasonal figures, guess and play with different colored playdough each week. If you do not already have play dough, you will need 3 to 4 ingredients to make your own dough- salt, flour, water and either colored drink mix or food coloring or another type of dye to color your dough. A recipe is supplied in the supply list for you to make your dough ahead of time. It would be great to have some fun cookie cutters or play tools on hand to roll out the dough, make shapes, letters, numbers, any cutters of your choice. These are not necessary but will aid in the fun! Each class is structured as follows 1. How are you/welcome song? 2.We will learn the colors of the dough in Spanish 3. We will learn some basic vocabulary in Spanish as we play with our dough and try to guess what Sra. West is making. 4. Sharing time/closing song Students are invited to make my secret project of the day or create their own playdough creations. 5. Some vocabulary or bonus sheets may be provided after class. Most Preschool aged students are in the preproduction stage of foreign language development. This stage can last six months or longer. During this stage, students have no spoken skills. They have minimal comprehension and listening skills and often utilize gestures like nodding, pointing, creative activities or drawings to explain themselves. Therefore you will find my approach to teaching this age group will include a lot of repetition and play so that students do not even realize they are learning. I will provide as much Spanish as possible with less and less English as the class time goes on so that students feel comfortable. Learners do not have to speak or share if they aren't ready. I look forward to meeting your learner in class! Sample schedule may include the following Week of August 2nd- learn Spanish colors and words for sunshine, flowers, so on Week of August 9th- learn Spanish colors, sea animals Week of August 16th learn Spanish colors, pets Week of August 23rd learn Spanish colors, animals Week of August 30th spanish colors and outside tree/ apples Week of September 6th colors and water animals Week of September 13 colors and house pets Week of september 20 colors and zoo animals Week of September 27 colors and forest friends Week of October 4th colors and pond animal Week of October 11 fall themed Week of October 18 Fall themed Week of October 25th Halloween themed Week of Nov 1 Breakfast foods Week of Nov 8 Lunch/Dinner Foods Week of Nov 15th Thanksgiving December: Artic animals and Holiday decor January 3rd: Winter themed January 10th- Winter themed January 17th- Winter themed January 24th- Winter friends January 31st- pets February 7th- Farm friends February 14th- figures with hearts February 21st- forest friends February 28th- aquatic friends March 7th- aquatic friends March 14th-transportation March 21st- transportation March 28th- Spring themed April 4th- Spring themed April 11th- garden themed April 18th- garden themed April 25th- garden animals May 2nd- insects May 9th- insects May 16th- in the sky May 23rd- I can fly May 30th- Friday summer fun June- Summer fun June 12th- pond animals June 19th- beach days June 26th- garden foods and friends July 1st- Sunny days July8th- lake friends July 15th- sweet treats July 22nd- zoo friends July 29th- zoo friends
Learning Goals
Learn basic words in Spanish for playdough, colors, shapes, animals, so on.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
play-doh may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
1/4 cup flour, 1/8 cup salt, 1/8 cup water, dyes in various colors or food coloring, extra flour for rolling. Combine your ingredients and mix until it forms a smooth dough. Add extra flour if too sticky. Yields 1/2 cup dough. Plastic bag or container to store dough. Please make your dough prior to class.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
Joined July, 2020
4.9
139reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
9 Teaching Certificates
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Carthage College
Hola! Bienvenidos a Español con alegría (Spanish with Joy). I am so excited to learn and practice Spanish, with you. I am an experienced Bilingual teacher and homeschool momma since 2002. I have a bachelors in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have worked with Pk students all the way up to 12th graders. I am certified to teach English, Spanish, Math, ESL for grades k-9. I also have National board certification for Early and middle childhood plus English as a new language since 2010.
Over those years I have worked in pretty much every setting. However my favorite subjects to teach are Reading, Spanish, and Math. I Really love working with all ages because every level is unique.
Fun fact: I became bilingual in Ethiopia. Yep- You read that right. When I was in college I actually dropped my Spanish minor when I was 6 credits short of completion. Learning another language was HARD! The professor told me not everyone can learn a second language so I quit. Well I am here to tell you folks that that professor was WRONG! After graduation I traveled to Ethiopia and lived with Spanish speaking people for awhile. I was immersed in Spanish. That's when everything really clicked. I returned to the U.S. and finished my minor in Spanish and have been teaching Bilingual students ever since. I continued to travel and study in Spanish speaking countries and feel so passionate about sharing the language with others!
From 2002- 2011 I spent my teaching years in public school working with both Native English speakers, Native Spanish speakers and English as a second language students. I worked mostly as a full time Bilingual Spanish teacher spending our entire day in Spanish, except for ESL.
Since 2011 my teaching has involved every setting working as a part time public and private Bilingual Spanish/English teacher, Homeschool teacher, homeschool mom, English as a Second language teacher and online Spanish teacher. I love being able to homeschool my own children and include them in my classes as much as possible. They enjoy helping me come up with fun new ideas!
In my Spanish classes I enjoy using a fun, silly and playful immersion approach that involves a lot of songs, games, props and teacher created stories. I like to call it a semi immersion+fun approach for beginners. I will use the Spanish language as much as possible while providing a variety of visuals and tools for added comprehension. This is called using comprehensible input. I will use a mixture of immersion, TPR, TPRS and English translation/explanations depending on the level of my learners and complexity of the topic. My advanced class is 100% Spanish conversation. Rest assured I have studied the Spanish language for nearly 30 years and have passed rigorous certification exams in the Spanish language. Teaching Spanish is my top passion!
In my private tutoring classes I get to know my learners strengths and use a lot of visuals, games and drawing on my screen. I try to gauge what they enjoy. I love working one on one with students in Dual language or Bilingual programs in K-5 math or Spanish Reading. We can work on Learning to read in English Spanish, Math or Writing skills.
I understand that every child learns uniquely. When you take a class with me you will notice that I differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of my learners. No class is exactly the same. I will always do my best to meet my learners where they are at. I hope to meet you soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 121 learners
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Ages: 3-6
3-6 learners per class
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