Diversión en español: ¡aprendamos español!

The cognitive benefits of learning another language are undeniable.  Research shows that learning another language can be extremely beneficial for young learners.  Children exposed to a second language have improved memory, enhanced concentration, and better listening skills.  They are also better equipped to multitask and problem solve.  This is one reason I am so passionate about teaching Spanish to young learners.  

Spanish Fun- Let's Learn Español! is a weekly ongoing class that includes learning Spanish through an interactive presentation, repetition, visual props, conversation, songs, movement, and games.  Each week will have a different theme for the vocabulary to be discussed.  Additionally, students will learn how to ask and answer questions regarding the themes using complete sentences.  Each class can be a stand alone class, and learners may come and go as their schedule allows.  I will provide printables and resources for each class.  I love to have a lot of fun in this class because I believe that students learn and retain so much more when they are actively engaged and having fun! 

Sequence of Topics (each class will introduce a new topic):
- Students will learn basic greetings and introductions as well as numbers 1-10.  
- Students will learn colors and also how to talk about their favorite color. 
- Students will learn fruits and preferences.  
- Students will learn parts of the body and senses.  
- Students will learn feelings. 
- Students will learn family members and pets.
- Students will learn weather.
- Students will learn seasons and holidays.
- Students will learn days of the week and talk about what they do on certain days. 
- Students will learn places in a city.
- Students will learn parts of a house and furniture. 
- Students will learn time and talk about what they do at certain times.
- Students will learn common verbs and how to use them in sentences.
- Students will learn transportation/travel.
- Students will learn clothing and how to say what they are wearing.
- Students will learn vegetables and preferences.
- Students will learn how to use adjectives to describe people and things.
- Students will learn how to talk about food, drinks, and ordering in a restaurant.
- Students will learn how to talk about school supplies.
- Students will learn how to talk about their hobbies.
- Students will learn how to talk about going to the beach.
- Students will learn how to talk about safari animals.
- Students will learn how to talk about doing chores.
- Students will learn how to talk about birthday parties.
- Students will learn how to talk about farm animals.
- Students will learn how to talk about going camping.
- Students will learn how to talk about sports.
- Students will learn how to talk about going to the amusement park.
- Students will learn reflexive verbs to talk about daily routines.
- Students will learn how to talk about what they need to buy at the grocery store.
- Students will learn how to talk about going to the doctor.
- Students will learn how to talk about jobs.
- Students will learn about subjects in school.
- Students will learn how to talk about playing music instruments.
- Students will learn how to talk about what they like at the park.
- Students will learn about insects and their characteristics. 
- Students will learn verbs ending in "ar" and how to conjugate them in sentences. 
- Students will learn about the solar system.
- Students will learn how to express wants and needs.
- Students will learn verbs ending in "ir" and how to conjugate them in sentences. 
- Students will learn how to talk about rainforest animals.
- Students will learn how to talk about playing with toys/games.
- Students will learn how to talk about what they see in nature.
- Students will learn to use verbs in the past tense.

I strive to accommodate all learners through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities as well as adequate repetition.  This is a conversational class with an emphasis on student talk time.  Students will be encouraged, but not required, to speak about 50% of the time in order to practice pronunciation and promote retention.  If your child wishes not to speak in class, please let me know beforehand so that I can make those accommodations.   This is a beginner level course for students with little or no experience speaking Spanish, and I aim to facilitate a comfortable learning environment.  I gently encourage my students to raise their hand to signal that they have a question or want to share something with me or the class.  I ask lots of questions throughout the class so that every student gets a chance to be heard and share their thoughts while still maintaining a structured classroom environment.  I prefer to leave students unmuted as long as they are raising their hand and there is no distracting background noise.  I look forward to seeing you in the classroom!