This class is designed for young learners that are new to Spanish.  I will use an immersion approach as much as possible where students will work with a small set of thematic vocabulary and we will speak, read, write and listen in the target language from the beginning.  I use visuals, props and comprehensible input when introducing Spanish.  The units are thematic and I incorporate a lot of basic vocabulary into a thematic unit.  
For example during an animal unit we will learn basic animal names, adjectives to describe, correct use of El/la un/una, verbs to describe animals movements, and make short sentences to tell about an animal.  

At the start of each class we focus on greetings, news and weather.  
Then we introduce a small set of thematic vocabulary and we work to use that vocabulary in short sentences.  I differentiate for learners by teaching them how to add adjectives such as big, small, and color words to the short sentences when possible.  

We will cover basic vocabulary and use vocabulary in context such as short sentences or small paragraphs.  

Since this is an ongoing class the lessons stand alone so a learner may join at anytime but the theme may continue for several weeks. Please see the theme/vocabulary covered below to have an idea of what we are working on.  

I utilize props, TPR, text translations, and a variety of games so that new students feel comfortable joining at any time.

Students may need paper and colored writing utensils of their choice: markers, pencils or crayons.  Please read classroom posts to see if there are new materials to bring. I often ask learners to find props or toys in their home. 

There is no prerequiste to join this class but it will be important for students to have a basic reading and writing level in their first language.  An adult nearby would be essential for the youngest learners.  

I provide flashcards or hand outs in the classroom and a variety of extra practice ideas. 


Some English is used in this class for clarification and explanations.

Since this is an ongoing class I will add dates one to two months at a time  so long as the class minimum is met.  

Sample lesson begins with a few minutes of welcome and greeting, answering how are you, how is your weather, do you have news to share.  

Then we move on to the target objective/lesson topic.  

Follow up notes and extra practice is typically provided after class. 

Here are the weekly lesson topics

Fall 2024
Sept 3/4- This week we begin our topic of let's go to the party.  Learners will learn how to answer the question who would you invite to the party and the names for immediate family members.  They will complete the sentence Yo invito la mama a la fiesta. So on

Sept- 10/11- This week we will focus on counting candles on birthday cakes.  Learners will learn how to count to 12 and answer the question how old are you?

Sept 17th- This week we will focus on identifying the colors of balloons and matching the color words.  Learners will compose the sentence Mi color favorito es.. 

Sept 24th- This week learners will focus vocabulary for things you might find at a birthday party.  They will open virtual gifts and answer the question What is your preferred gift? 

October 1st- Weather time
Description
Learners will learn weather vocabulary and look at a daily weather forecast to determine which day is best for going on a field trip outdoors.    

Lesson 6 Week 6
Title * Vamos a la granja 
Description
Learners will take an imaginary trip to the farm.  Learners will learn the names for animals they might see on the farm and create short sentences to describe the color of the animal. 

Lesson 7 Week 7
Title *Vamos a la granja
Description
Learners will take an imaginary trip to the farm and learn the sounds for various animals on the farm. They will learn the song Don MacDonald and create short sentences to say El pato dice cuac cuac.  The duck says quack.    

Lesson 8 Week 8
Title *Vamos a la granja 
Description
Learners will learn the words for various things you might find on the farm and play a hide and seek game to find an animal hiding on the farm.  They will use prepositions to make sentences such as the duck is behind the tractor.  

Lesson 9 Week 9
Title *Vamos a la granja
Description
Learners will learn the words for various fruits and vegetables you might find growing on a farm.  They will plant an imaginary garden and practice counting, identify the colors of veggies and make a sentence to say There are 10 pumpkins on the farm.  

Lesson 10 Week 10
Title *Vamos a la granja 
Description
Learners will review a variety of farm vocabulary by playing a sorting game to identify if a words begins with el or la and determine if it belongs on the farm.  

Lesson 11 Week 11
Title *Vamos a la granja 
Description
Learners will learn vocabulary to describe various farm animals.  They will make sentences while playing a guessing game  to describe a secret farm animal following a model.  

Lesson 12 Week 12
Title *Las estaciones 
Description
Learners will learn the 12 months of the year and group them into seasons.  They will make a simple sentence to identify what you can do in each season.  

Lesson 13 Week 13
Title *Las estaciones
 Description
Learners will learn the words for various food items and sort them into any or all typical seasons.  They will make a sentence to to tell about what they like to eat and do not like to eat.  For example I like to eat ice cream in the summer. 

Lesson 14 Week 14
Title *Las estaciones 
Description
Learners will learn various verbs for seasonal sports and activities and sort them into any typical seasons.  They will make a sentence to tell about what things they like to do in each season.  For example I like to ice skate in the winter.