Spark Spanish - Beginner Spanish Language Learning: Part 1
In this ongoing weekly class, elementary students will learn beginner Spanish vocabulary and sentence structure through practice conversations, interactive slides, games and hands on activities. Spark your child's love of language learning!
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
🍎 Get your first class free with coupon code ELLIEBACK2SCHOOL15. 📓 Students ages 6-10 will have a blast learning beginner vocabulary in Spanish! As an ongoing class, meeting one time per week, concepts will be taught through repetition, practice conversations, interactive slides, video clips, games, and hands on activities. Each student will be able to repeat vocabulary covered to ensure proper pronunciation and understanding. Each class will introduce a new basic topic in Spanish and can be a stand alone class. Learners may come and go as their schedule allows, as long as there are available spaces upon enrollment. Classes will cycle every 10 weeks, so feel free to join at any point! This class is Part 1 of a 3 part series (classes in this series can be taken in any order). Printables and resources will be posted in the classroom at the beginning of each week. No prior Spanish knowledge is necessary. Give your child the foundation necessary to be a successful second language learner. ¡Aprendamos juntos! Let's learn together! Classes follow the following format: ✏️ Pregunta del día (Question of the Day): 5-10 minute icebreaker to get students listening and responding in simple Spanish, all while getting to know one another. ✏️ Vocabulary and Grammar Instruction: 15-20 minute topical lesson, presented through interactive slides and fun visuals. ✏️ Game or Hands-on Activity: 15-20 minute game, worksheet, or activity to reinforce and apply newly learned concepts in a collaborative, positive environment. Week 1: (August 19-23) Greetings and Introductions 👋 This week we will learn how to greet others (hello, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, goodbye) and introduce ourselves (My name is _____., What is your name?, Nice to meet you.) in Spanish. Students will have practice conversations, jam to a greetings song, and get to know each other with an "All About Me" worksheet. Week 2: (August 26-30) Colors 🎨 Let's explore the colorful world around us! This week we will focus on learning the colors in Spanish through question and answer, an "I spy" (Matamoscas Flyswatter) color game, and colorful fishbowl activity. We will also learn to say, "What is your favorite color?", "My favorite color is _______." Week 3: (September 2-6) Numbers 🔢 Let's count to 10! This week's lesson will center on learning numbers 1-10 in Spanish. We will watch a video clip, complete a number matching worksheet, and play "Number Bingo." We will also introduce, "How old are you?", "I am _____ years old." Week 4: (September 9-13) Body Parts 👣 In this week's lesson, we will learn the basic body parts (head, eyes, nose, mouth, ears, arms, legs, feet, hands, etc) in Spanish through a funny game (Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cup!), silly monster matching worksheet, and directed drawing activity. Week 5: (September 16-20) Foods 🍓 This week we will learn vocabulary related to foods (milk, bread, cheese, apple, strawberry, carrots, chicken, fish, rice, ice cream, etc) in Spanish. We will discuss the three daily meals and learn to express what foods we like or don't like (Me gusta/No me gusta). Learners will interact with a funny video clip showing ridiculous food combinations and play "Foods Bingo." Week 6: (September 23-27) Emotions and Feelings 🤪 This week we will focus on vocabulary and sentence structure related to feelings and emotions in Spanish through practice conversations, read aloud book, and a fun, hands-on "Emoji Booklet" activity! We will learn to say, "How are you?", "I am ______." (good, bad, scared, excited, happy, sad, nervous, etc) Week 7: (September 30-October 4) Days of the Week/Months/Seasons 📆 This week's lesson will center on the days of the week, months, and seasons in Spanish. Students will learn a days of the week song, discuss the months and seasons with some silly visual aids, and complete a "Create Your Own Calendar" activity! We will also introduce, "Today is ____." (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Week 8: (October 7-11) Family 👩👦 In this week's lesson, we will learn various names of family members (mom/dad, grandma/grandpa, brother/sister, aunt/uncle, etc) in Spanish. Learners will use their acquired knowledge to play a "Guess Who?" game show and complete a "Family Tree" activity. Week 9: (October 14-18) Weather 🌦 This week we will learn to ask, "How is the weather today?" as well as many weather related vocabulary words and phrases such as, "It is hot.", "It is cold.", "The weather is _____." (sunny, rainy, windy, stormy, snowy, etc) Concepts will be taught through video clip, demo weather forecast, and interactive weather board game! Week 10: (October 21-25) Transportation 🚛 In our last week's lesson, we will focus on vocabulary and sentence structure related to transportation in Spanish. We will sort modes of transportation by land, air, and sea. Students will learn to ask, "How do you get to school?" and respond with, "I go by _____." (car, bus, train, bike, etc) Finally, learners will get creative with a "Design Your Own Vehicle" activity.
Learning Goals
Students will learn vocabulary and sentence structure related to basic concepts in the target language, while building confidence in their speaking abilities.
Other Details
Supply List
Hands on activities and/or vocabulary lists will be available to print prior to classes. I will post all resources needed for the week in the classroom at the beginning of the week. You will need a pencil, something to color with (crayons, markers, etc), scissors, a glue stick, and something to use as bingo markers.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Eureka College
I hold my bachelor's degree in Spanish and have taken numerous education courses. I am an ELE (teaching Spanish as a foreign language) certified teacher. I have had the opportunity to experience the cultures of various Spanish speaking countries. While living abroad in Costa Rica, I completed advanced coursework in grammar, literature, composition, and conversation. Before staying home to raise my own children, I taught high school Spanish I, II, and III. I pride myself on making content interactive and engaging, so that students retain the material and desire to learn more!
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 193 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-5 learners per class