初級西班牙語學習：第 3 部分

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Students ages 7-10 will have a blast learning beginner vocabulary and conversational 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.

For elementary students, learning Spanish is more than just acquiring a new skill—it's an adventure that opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities. My approach to teaching Spanish is designed to be engaging, interactive, and tailored to the developmental needs of young learners. In my classroom, we begin interacting in the target language right away, gradually increasing the student's confidence through listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. Each student will be able to repeat vocabulary covered to ensure proper pronunciation and understanding.

Each class will introduce a new beginner 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 time! This class is Part 3 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. Optional homework and extra practice are available. No prior Spanish knowledge is necessary. 

The engaging curriculum is designed to fit the needs of the elementary beginner Spanish student. Vocabulary and sentence structure presented is both practical and useful for real world conversations. The small group class setting fosters a positive, encouraging, and collaborative learning environment. Our content promotes cultural awareness and appreciation. 

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: (April 7-11) Alphabet, Vowels, and Special Letters 🔤
This week's lesson will center on the alphabet, vowels, and special letters (ch, ll, ñ, rr) in Spanish. We will learn an alphabet and vowel song and use our acquired knowledge to play "Crack the Code," a mystery detective game.

Week 2: (April 14-18) Numbers 11-20 🔢
In our lesson this week, we will learn the numbers 11-20 (as well as review 1-10) in Spanish through the use of song and a number maze. Students will use the phrase ¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?) to ask and state how much various items cost at the tienda de ropa (clothing store). 

Week 3: (April 21-25) Question Words ❓️
This week we will discuss question words in Spanish, such as who, what, when, where, why, and how (quién, qué, cuándo, dónde, por qué, cómo). After reading the interactive story, "La rana pirata" (The Pirate Frog), learners will use questions words to talk about the characters, setting, and plot. Finally, we will complete a question word search together.

Week 4: (April 28-May 2) Personal Pronouns 🧑‍🧒‍🧒
This week we will focus on the personal pronouns I, you, he, she, we, they (yo, tú, usted, él, ella, nosotros, ellos, ellas, ustedes) in Spanish. We will cut and paste pronouns in a matching worksheet and decide in what situations students should use "tú" versus "usted."

Week 5: (May 5-9) Physical Descriptions with Ser 👁
This week's lesson will center on physical descriptions using the verb "ser" (to be) in Spanish. We will look at eye and hair color, as well as describing words such as short, tall (bajo, alto) and young, old (joven, viejo). The phrase "Él/ella es ___" (He/she is ___) will be taught to describe appearances. Students will play the classic game of "Guess Who?" with a twist!

Week 6: (May 12-16) Prepositions and Estar ➡️
In our lesson this week, we will learn about prepositions of place (to the right, to the left, on top, under, behind, in front, between, inside, outside), using the verb "estar" in Spanish. Students will interact with a video clip and play "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" by giving prepositional directions.

Week 7: (May 19-23) Opposites 🥶🥵
This week we will focus on vocabulary related to opposites in Spanish (hot/cold, big/small, empty/full, sweet/sour, new/old etc). Students will do some hands-on learning with an opposites scavenger hunt, as well as a crossword puzzle.

Week 8: (May 26-30) Storytelling with High Frequency Words 📖
This week's lesson will center on storytelling with high frequency words in Spanish. Learners will first be introduced to a few key words and then apply their knowledge as they read "The Tortoise and the Hare." This interactive story allows the students to help create the plot along the way, so buckle up....it might get silly!

Week 9: (June 2-6) Sports ⚽️
In this week's lesson, we will learn about common sports (baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, etc.) in Spanish, as well as the phrase, "Juego al ___" (I play ___). Students will work together to complete an on screen sports quiz, cheering each other on to the finish line!

Week 10: (June 9-13) Common Expressions 🙋‍♂️
Our last lesson will teach students common, useful expressions. (Raise your hand. Ready? Wait. Listen. Look. Good job. What is that? How do you say ____? I don't know. Come here. Cool!) Learners will use these phrases to fill in the blanks of a magical story about a dragon and a boy named Juanito. Lastly, we will play, "Act it Out," a charades game that will help to reinforce newly learned vocabulary.