4/5/6: February 26, 2014

In class today, we continued learning location words in Spanish.  Click HERE for more information about this unit.

Ask your student:

• Who are some of the people in this painting?  (The girl in the center is a princess, the painter, Diego de Velázquez, put himself in the painting...and the King and Queen are "hidden"!)

Velázquez, Diego.  Las Meninas.  1656.  Oil on canvas.  Museo del Prado, Madrid.

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from previous weeks
• el pintor - the painter
• pinta - he/she paints
• el chico/la chica - the boy/the girl
• un señor - a gentleman
• una señora - a lady 
• un perro - a dog
• un espejo - a mirror

Homework: 

• You can look over the slide show from class if you want to review the words on your own. 
• Quia Practice and Assignment! (Links working by late Thursday afternoon)
• Practice our vocabulary words with THIS Quia activity.  
• Complete THIS Quia assignment.  (Worth 2 pegatinas)
• If you still want to review location words, you can re-watch the videos we saw in class.  Roberto y Señor Pato (LINK) or Lulo and Fufi (LINK).
• Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!
• Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-3 are due on Feb 19.  Keep working on verses 1-3 if you haven't learned them yet, but also start working on verse 4, too!
• Psalm 23 in Spanish (Text only)
• Audio Version 

2/3: February 26, 2014

Today in class, we continued learning some restaurant vocabulary.  Students even practiced a simple dialogue between a waiter and guest!  Students who want to, will present their little "skits" to the class next week!  (Don't worry, there's nothing to memorize and no pressure to present a skit if you don't want to!  Even students who were absent this week will be able to participate.)

Ask your student:

• Do you have any ideas for restaurant names for your Spanish conversation?  (As part of the mini-conversation, students will come up with a name for their restaurant.  It can be simple (El Restaurante de __student's name__) or creative!)

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• ¿Algo más?  - Anything else?
• La cuenta, por favor.  - The bill, please
• Cuesta - It costs

Homework:

• Watch this video of Pedro and his friend acting out a restaurant scene!  
• Keep practicing our vocabulary words with THIS game!  
• Bible Verse.  A lot students tried to say the verse today, but they need just a little more practice!  Try to be ready to say the verse for me by March 5.  Click on the audio version to hear the verse as you practice:  Philippians 4:13 (Audio Version)
• Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
• Sing along with our new song:  Tengo paz como un río
• Earlier, we talked about seasons and weather in Costa Rica.  Listen to THIS SONG a few times to practice some of those words.  

1st Grade: February 26, 2014

In class this week, we kept finished learning words for our Bible story in Spanish!  Next week, we'll act out the story in class.

Ask your student:

• What word did you have to act out over and over in class?  (As a review game, most, but not all, students one of our vocabulary words that they had to keep acting out as we reviewed all of our words.  Next week, we'll all work together to understand our Bible story in Spanish.)  

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• el pescado - the fish
• hay - there is/there are
• aquí - here
• necesita - he/she needs
• gruñen - they growl (like stomachs do!)
• mucho/mucha - a lot

Homework:

• Sing along with our song:  "La B-I-B-L-I-A"
• New Bible verse for January and February: 1 John 14:19  (Click for audio version)
• Nosotros amamos porque Él nos amó primero.  Primero de Juan 14 versículo 19.
• To review calendar/weather vocabulary at home, you can sing along with these songs...
• Days of the week
• Weather, seasons, and months

Kindergarten: February 26, 2014

Today in class, we finished learning the vocabulary for the Noah's Ark story in Spanish.  Next week, we'll act out the story in class!

Ask your student:

• Can you name some colors in an "arco iris"? (This was a great chance for us to review colors!  Rojo=red, anaranjado=orange, amarillo=yellow, verde=green, azul=blue, morado=purple)

This week's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• el arco iris - the rainbow
• sube - he/she climbs or gets on
• viene - he/she comes
• la familia - the family

Homework:

• Sing along with our two songs:  "La B-I-B-L-I-A" and the song about Noah and his "floating house".  
• Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
• el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
• es mi = is my = point to self 
• pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
• nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
• me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.

Pedro y el Restaurante

4/5/6: February 19, 2014

In class today, we continued learning location words in Spanish.  Click HERE for more information about this unit.

Ask your student:

• Do you remember how to say "left" and "right" in Spanish?  (Derecha-right, and izquierda-left)

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• dentro de - inside of
• fuera de - outside of
• a la derecha de - to the right of
• a la izquierda de - to the left of
• aquí - right here
• ahí - right there***
• allí -  there***
• allá - over there

***ahí and allí not only sound alike, but their meanings are very similar.  Native speakers often use them interchangeably or simply use one more than the other.  It often varies from country to country.  I promised students I wouldn't trick them with these words on their homework :)

Homework: 

• You can look over the slide show from class if you want to review the words on your own.  (Link fixed!!  If you tried to click on it earlier and it didn't work, it should work now!)
• Watch the Roberto y Señor Pato video from class last week if you want some extra review.  LINK
• You can also watch the Lulo and Fufi video that we saw in class this week!  (LINK)
• Quia Practice and Assignment! 
• Practice our vocabulary words with THIS Quia activity.  
• Complete THIS Quia assignment.  (Worth 2 pegatinas)
• Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!
• Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-3 are due on Feb 19.  Keep working on verses 1-3 if you haven't learned them yet, but also start working on verse 4, too!
• Psalm 23 in Spanish (Text only)
• Audio Version 

2/3 Grade: February 19, 2014

Today in class, we continued learning some restaurant vocabulary.  Students even learned how to place a simple order!

Ask your student:

• Do you remember what you "ordered" to eat and drink in class?  (Some of the options for drinks were water-agua, milk-leche, and jugo-juice and some of the food options were pollo-chicken, sopa-soup, and frijoles-beans.  Everyone participated and earned a few stickers!  AND...everyone remembered to say "por favor"!)

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• ¿Qué quieres comer? - What do you want to eat?
• ¿Qué quieres beber?  - What do you want to drink?
• Quiero... - I want
• ¿Algo más?  - Anything else?
• Sí, por favor - Yes, please
• No, gracias - No, thank you

Homework:

• Practice our new vocabulary words with THIS game!  
• Bible Verse.  A lot students tried to say the verse today, but they need just a little more practice!  Try to be ready to say the verse for me by March 5.  Click on the audio version to hear the verse as you practice:  Philippians 4:13 (Audio Version)
• Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
• Sing along with our new song:  Tengo paz como un río
• Earlier, we talked about seasons and weather in Costa Rica.  Listen to THIS SONG a few times to practice some of those words.  

1st Grade: February 19, 2014

In class this week, we kept learning words for our Bible story in Spanish!

Ask your student:

• What Bible Story are you learning about in Spanish class?  (Jesus feeds the 5000.  After learning our words in class today, a lot of students were able to figure it out!)  

Today's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• la comida - the food
• dice - he/she says
• da - he/she gives
• gracias - thanks or thank you
• tiene hambre - he/she is hungry

Homework:

• We learned a new song today:  "La B-I-B-L-I-A" (new video!)
• New Bible verse for January and February: 1 John 14:19  (Click for audio version)
• Nosotros amamos porque Él nos amó primero.  Primero de Juan 14 versículo 19.
• To review calendar/weather vocabulary at home, you can sing along with these songs...
• Days of the week
• Weather, seasons, and months

Kindergarten: February 19, 2014

Today in class, we began continued vocabulary to learn the Noah's Ark story in Spanish.  It was a great way to review some of the animal vocabulary we learned earlier this year!

Ask your student:

• When God told Noah, "Trabajo mucho," what does that mean?  Did Noah obey? (It means "work a lot".  Yes, Noah obeyed.)

This week's vocabulary:

• Review from last week
• trabaja - he/she works
• mira - he/she looks at
• dice - says (we practiced some animal sounds in Spanish, too!)
• la familia - the family

Homework:

• We sang "La B-I-B-L-I-A" again (links to a new video!) and we also sang a song about Noah and his "floating house".  
• Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
• el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
• es mi = is my = point to self 
• pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
• nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
• me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.

4/5/6: February 12, 2014

In class today, we began a new unit.  This week and next week we'll be learning some location words in Spanish.  Then, we'll use those words to talk about a famous Spanish painting!  Click HERE for more information about this unit.

Ask your student:

• What did you talk about with the stuffed animals?  (We played with stuffed animals in class!  With their partners, students would listen to me say a sentence in Spanish and they would act it out with their animals.)

Today's vocabulary:

• delante de - in front of
• enfrente de - in front of (face-to-face)
• detrás de - behind/in back of
• encima de - on top of 
• debajo de - under
• cerca de - close to/near
• lejos de - far from 
• al lado de - next to/beside

Homework: 

• You can look over the slide show from class if you want to review the words on your own.
• Watch the Roberto y Señor Pato video from class if you want some extra review.  LINK
• Practice our vocabulary words with THIS Quia activity. 
• Complete THIS Quia assignment.  (Worth 2 pegatinas)
• Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!
• Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-3 are due on Feb 19.
• Psalm 23 in Spanish (Text only)
• Audio Version 

2/3: February 12, 2014

Today in class, we started a new unit.  We'll be learning all about restaurant-related vocabulary!

Ask your student:

• How do you say "I need the plate, please" in Spanish?  Do you remember what you asked for in class?  ("Necesito el plato, por favor.  In class we played a game and students practiced asking for specific items.)

Today's vocabulary:

• el restaurante - the restaurant
• el camarero - the waiter
• la camarera - the waitress
• la mesa - the table
• el plato - the plate
• el vaso - the glass
• la servilleta - the napkin
• el menú - the menu
• necesito - I need
• por favor - please

Homework:

• Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
• Sing along with our new song:  Tengo paz como un río
• New Bible Verse:  Philippians 4:13 (Audio Version)
• Earlier, we talked about seasons and weather in Costa Rica.  Listen to THIS SONG a few times to practice some of those words.  

1st Grade: February 12, 2014

In Spanish class, started a new unit.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be learning the words for a Bible story in Spanish.  I didn't tell the students what story we'd be learning, but I encouraged them to see if they could figure it out.

Ask your student:

• What Bible Story do you think you'll be learning in Spanish class?  (See vocabulary list for a few clues.  I'll tell students next week what the story is!)  

Today's vocabulary:

• Jesús - Jesus
• habla - he/she talks
• escucha - he/she listens
• las personas - the people
• el pan - the bread
• el estómago - the stomach

Homework:

• We learned a new song today:  "La B-I-B-L-I-A"
• New Bible verse for January and February: 1 John 14:19  (Click for audio version)
• Nosotros amamos porque Él nos amó primero.  Primero de Juan 14 versículo 19.
• To review calendar/weather vocabulary at home, you can sing along with these songs...
• Days of the week
• Weather, seasons, and months

Kindergarten: February 12, 2014

Today in class, we began learning vocabulary to learn the Noah's Ark story in Spanish.  It was a great way to review some of the animal vocabulary we learned earlier this year!

Ask your student:

• What sorts of animals did Noah take on the ark?  Can you name them in Spanish? (I was impressed at how many animal vocabulary words students remembered.)

This week's vocabulary:

• Noé - Noah
• el barco - the boat/ark
• Dios - God
• llueve - it rains
• mucho - a lot
• poco - a little
• Review animal words

Homework:

• We started learning a new song!  "La B-i-b-l-i-a"
• Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
• el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
• es mi = is my = point to self 
• pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
• nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
• me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.

4/5/6: February 5, 2014

In class today, we finished talking about the history of chocolate.  We focused on how the Spaniards brought cacao back to Spain and were the first to add sugar to it.

Ask your student:

• What did the Spaniards do when they met the Aztecs?  (They conquered them and told them to hand over their "treasures."  The Aztecs gave the Spaniards cacao beans because they were something that they treasured.)

Today's vocabulary:

• Mesoamérica:  Present day Mexico and Central America
• explorador:  explorer
• llegan:  they arrive
• ellos: they
• conquistan:  they conquer
• los tesoros:  the treasures
• llevan:  they take
• ponen:  they put
• empiezan:  they begin
• azúcar:  sugar
• canela:  cinnamon
• dulce:  sweet
• solamente:  only

Homework: 

• Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!
• History of Chocolate Final Assignment:  A hard copy was handed out in class.  If you misplaced it, you can print a new copy HERE.
• If you need it, here's the slide show we use in class.  (You may want it to double check answers on the homework assignment
• Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-3 are due on Feb 19.
• Psalm 23 in Spanish (Text only)
• Audio Version 

2/3: February 5, 2014

Today in class, we continued learning all about Costa Rica!  Today we talked about the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

Ask your student:

• Do you remember what "Costa Rica" means?  Why does it have that name?  (Costa Rica means "rich coast."  It has that name because there is so much coastline with natural beauty.)

Today's vocabulary:

• la costa - the coast
• el parque - the park
• la selva - the jungle
• la selva tropical - the rainforest
• la rana - the frog
• el volcán - the volcano.

Homework:

• Practice all of the Costa Rica vocabulary words with this game!  
• Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
• Sing along with our new song:  Tengo paz como un río
• New Bible Verse:  Philippians 4:13 (Audio Version)
• Earlier, we talked about seasons and weather in Costa Rica.  Listen to THIS SONG a few times to practice some of those words.  

1st Grade: February 5, 2014

In Spanish class, we continued our unit:  ¡Qué Rico! (How Delicious!).  This week we finished up by making a small book together!

Ask your student:

• You talked about three different foods in Spanish class:  empanadas, flan, and traditional tacos.  Which one sounds the most interesting to you?  Why?  

Today's vocabulary:

• Review

Homework:

• If your student misplaced the book from class, you can print a new one HERE.  You can simply cut the pages apart and staple them together, or you can fold the book as we did in class.  (Directions HERE).
• (Link working by Friday)  We didn't quite finish filling out the book in class.  Use THIS slide show to help complete it!
• Sing along with our song:  Si tu tienes mucha hambre, come un pan (If You're Hungry, Eat Some Bread). 
• New Bible verse for January and February: 1 John 14:19  (Click for audio version)
• Nosotros amamos porque Él nos amó primero.  Primero de Juan 14 versículo 19.
• To review calendar/weather vocabulary at home, you can sing along with these songs...
• Days of the week
• Weather, seasons, and months

Kindergarten: February 5, 2014

Today in class, we continued practicing body parts in Spanish.

Ask your student:

• Which "amigo imaginaro" (imaginary friend) is yours?  Can you tell me about it in Spanish?  (Check out the creative "amigos" in THIS SLIDE SHOW.  We spent time in class asking and answering questions about them in Spanish.)

This week's vocabulary:

• Review
• ¿Cuántos? - How many?

Homework:

• Practice all of our words with THIS VIDEO.  See if you can point to the right part before the picture comes up!
• Fun Songs!
• Head and Shoulders, Legs and Feet (This song uses the word "la cara"= the face instead of "las orejas"=the ears)
• Padre Abraham (Father Abraham)
• Juanito cuando baila (This song uses a few other new words, but it's still fun to sing...and dance...along with!  New words:  la cadera-the hip, la rodilla-the knee, el codo-the elbow, el dedito-the little finger).
• Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
• el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
• es mi = is my = point to self 
• pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
• nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
• me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.