Wednesday, February 27, 2019

5th and 6th Grade: February 27, 2019

This week, we read through the rest of the Óscar stories students have been writing in class.  Like last week, I loved seeing everyone's creativity! 

Students voted for their favorite story (not their own!) and while every story received votes from others, the winning story was..........

Story #1 (Poor Óscar, he was run over by a car in that story!)

Ask your student
  • What was your favorite "Oscar" story?  (Some stories had happy endings, many others had sad endings.) 
    Vocabulary
    Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
    • va a - he/she goes to
      • voy a - I go to 
    • quiere - he/she wants
      • quiero - I want
    • tiene - he/she/it has
      • tengo - I have
    • es - he/she/it is
      • soy - I am
    • está en - he/she is located in
      • estoy en - I am located in
    • le gusta - he/she like
      • me gusta - I like
    • hay - there is/there are
    Homework:
    Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password. 
    • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
    • Weather and Seasons
    • Bible Memory:  
      This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
    • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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    4th Grade: February 27, 2019

    Today in class we continued learning vocabulary to describe people.  This week we started talking about special features.

    Ask your student:
    • Do you have "pecas" or "gafas"? (We have quite a few students in our class with pecas!  See the vocabulary list below.)
    Vocabulary
    Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
    • las pecas - the freckles
    • las gafas - the glasses  (note:  some countries use the word "anteojos")
    • el pelo - the hair
    • el cabello - the hair (used in some Spanish speaking countries.  In class, we'll use "el pelo.")
    • el pelo rubio - blonde hair
    • el pelo castaño - brown hair
    • el pelo negro - black hair
    • el pelo rojo - red hair
    • el pelo canoso - gray hair 
    • calvo - bald
    • tiene-he/she has
    • tengo - I have
    • tienes - you have
    • ojos azules - blue eyes
    • ojos verdes - green eyes
    • ojos grises - gray eyes
    • ojos castaños - brown eyes

    Song of the Week
    Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
    • Tiburones de Navidad (Christmas Sharks)
    • Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex)
    • El Bugi de la Selva (The Jungle Boogie) ~ Just for fun!
    • Mono Bananas (Monkey and Bananas)~based on Bebé Tiburón, but uses some of our new vocabulary.  (P.S.  In Spanish, both "el plátano" and "la banana" mean "the banana.")
    • Bebé Tiburón (Baby Shark). 
      • Note for YouTube Link:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads.
    Homework:
    Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password.
    • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
    • Bible Memory:  
      This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
    • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
      • Assignment from February 13
        • Assignment (Be sure to click on "Log in for credit.")
      • Assignment from February 20
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    2nd and 3rd Grade: February 27, 2019

    In Spanish class today, we started a new unit!  We'll be learning all about Poor Enzo and the problems he has. 

    We continued practicing our beginning of class routine (days of the week, months, weather vocabulary), and began learning all numbers 1-100.

    Ask your student:
    • Who is Enzo?  What problems does he have?  (Enzo is a Mr. Potato Head toy.  He has many problems--he doesn't have eyes, he doesn't have ears, etc...  Today in class, we helped him out a bit.)
    Vocabulary:
    Words in bold are new this week, others are review
    • los ojos - the eyes
    • los brazos - the arms
    • los pies - the feet
    • las orejas - the ears
    • la boca - the mouth 
    • la nariz - the nose
    • el sombrero - the hat
    • le pone - he/she puts on 
    • le gusta - he/she likes
    • me gusta - I like
    • es - he/she/it is
    • tiene - he/she/it has
    • quiere - he/she wants
    • hay - there is/there are 
      • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
    • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
    • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?

    Song of the Week
    Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
    Bible Verse:
    This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
    • VERSE 1 only
      • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
      • Audio Version
    Homework:
    Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week.
    • NUMBER Practice:   During the second semester, we practice numbers 1-100.  Use thes games below to practice and review at home.
    • Previous Assignment (great review during this whole unit):  play this short game to practice the word "hay."  CLICK HERE  
      • A few notes about Quia...
        • If the game is not loading for you, it may be because you don't have the most up to date version of Adobe Flash.  If you get a message that the game can not load, you can click on "HTML Version."  The graphics aren't as fancy, but the content is the same.
        • Our older (4th-6th Grade) students each have a unique Quia username and password...one of your older siblings/children may have that.  However, for 2nd and 3rd grade, students do NOT need to log in to play Quia games.  Just follow the link and begin the game. 
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    1st and 2nd Grade: Feburary 27, 2019

    This week, we continued our new unit.  We'll be reading a short story and learning a traditional song for making hot chocolate.

    Ask your student:
    • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
    • What was the song about in Spanish class?  (Traditional Mexican hot chocolate isn't made with a powder.  They melt chocolate into warm milk and sing a song as they heat it up.  THIS is the video we watched in class *YouTube Link*)   
    Vocabulary
    Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
    • el chocolate - the chocolate (also refers to hot chocolate you drink)
    • está caliente - it is hot
    • está frío - it is cold
    • está perfecto - it is perfect
    • prueba - he/she tries/tastes
      Song of the Week
      Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

      Bible Verse:
      This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 1st and 2nd Grade, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
      • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
      • Audio Version
      Homework:
      Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 
      • Watch this video to practice greetings and family vocabulary.
      • Watch this video (featuring Pedro!) to practice more weather vocabulary words.
      • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
        • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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      Kindergarten: February 27, 2019

      This week, we reviewed family-related vocabulary with funny story.

      Ask your student:
      • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
      • What words did you review in Spanish today?  (We reviewed family vocabulary words this week.  Next week, we'll add on some new vocabulary with a new story!)  
      Vocabulary
      Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
      • la playa - the beach 
      • me gusta nadar - I like to swim
      • te amo - I love you
      • la abuela - the grandma
      • el abuelo - the grandpa
      • hay - there is/there are
      • el perro - the dog
      • el gato - the cat
      • tiene - he/she has
      • ¿Quién tiene...?  - Who has...?
      • el papá - the dad
      • la mamá - the mom 
      • el hermano - the brother
      • la hermana - the sister
      • el bebé - the baby

      Song of the Week
      Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
      Bible Verse:
      This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In Kindergarten, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
      • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
      • Audio Version
      Homework:
      Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 

      • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
      • Los Colores (Bilingual song to practice the colors in Spanish)
        • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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      Wednesday, February 20, 2019

      5th and 6th Grade: February 20, 2019

      This week, we read through several of the Óscar stories students have been writing in class.  I loved seeing everyone's creativity!  Next week, we'll finish reading the stories and we'll vote for our favorites.

      Ask your student
      • What was your favorite "Oscar" story so far?  (Some stories had happy endings, others had sad endings.) 
        Vocabulary
        Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
        • va a - he/she goes to
          • voy a - I go to 
        • quiere - he/she wants
          • quiero - I want
        • tiene - he/she/it has
          • tengo - I have
        • es - he/she/it is
          • soy - I am
        • está en - he/she is located in
          • estoy en - I am located in
        • le gusta - he/she like
          • me gusta - I like
        • hay - there is/there are
        Homework:
        Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password. 
        • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
        • Weather and Seasons
        • Bible Memory:  
          This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
        • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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        4th Grade: February 20, 2019

        Today in class we continued our new unit.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be learning vocabulary to describe people.  This week we started by reviewing the vocabulary to describe eyes and learning the vocabulary to describe hair.

        Ask your student:
        • Do you remember how to say what color hair you have? (See vocabulary list below.)
        Vocabulary
        Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
        • el pelo - the hair
        • el cabello - the hair (used in some Spanish speaking countries.  In class, we'll stick with "el pelo.")
        • el pelo rubio - blonde hair
        • el pelo castaño - brown hair
        • el pelo negro - black hair
        • el pelo rojo - red hair
        • el pelo canoso - gray hair 
        • calvo - bald
        • tiene-he/she has
        • tengo - I have
        • tienes - you have
        • ojos azules - blue eyes
        • ojos verdes - green eyes
        • ojos grises - gray eyes
        • ojos castaños - brown eyes

        Song of the Week
        Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
        • Tiburones de Navidad (Christmas Sharks)
        • Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex)
        • El Bugi de la Selva (The Jungle Boogie) ~ Just for fun!
        • Mono Bananas (Monkey and Bananas)~based on Bebé Tiburón, but uses some of our new vocabulary.  (P.S.  In Spanish, both "el plátano" and "la banana" mean "the banana.")
        • Bebé Tiburón (Baby Shark). 
          • Note for YouTube Link:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads.
        Homework:
        Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password.
        • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
        • Bible Memory:  
          This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
        • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
          • Assignment from February 13
            • Assignment (Be sure to click on "Log in for credit.")
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        2nd and 3rd Grade: February 20, 2019

        In Spanish class today, we read a short story about a mouse who ate too many cookies!

        We continued practicing our beginning of class routine (days of the week, months, weather vocabulary), and began learning all numbers 1-100.

        Ask your student:
        • Do you remember how many cookies Ratoncito ate in the story?  (The little mouse ate 14 cookies in the story!  The story made us all feel hungry...especially since Spanish is right before lunch!) 
        • Can you teach me how to count to 100 by 10s in Spanish?  (They may not be experts yet, but we'll be working on this for the rest of the year.  Sing along with THIS fun song to practice.)  
        Vocabulary:
        Words in bold are new this week, others are review
        • las galletas - the cookies
        • prepara - he/she prepares
        • prueba - he/she tries
        • le da - he/she gives to him/her
        • está enfermo - he's sick
        • está enferma - she's sick
        • está en la cama - he/she is in bed
        • Tengo hambre - I'm hungry
        • Tiene hambre - he/she is hungry
        • la sandía - the watermelon
        • la galleta - the cookie
        • el helado - the ice cream
        • el pizza - the pizza
        • la sopa - the soup
        • le gusta - he/she likes
        • me gusta - I like
        • es - he/she/it is
        • tiene - he/she/it has
        • quiere - he/she wants
        • hay - there is/there are 
          • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
        • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
        • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?

        Song of the Week
        Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
        Bible Verse:
        This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
        • VERSE 1 only
          • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
          • Audio Version
        Homework:
        Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week.
        • NUMBER Practice:   During the second semester, we practice numbers 1-100.  Use thes games below to practice and review at home.
        • Previous Assignment (great review during this whole unit):  play this short game to practice the word "hay."  CLICK HERE  
          • A few notes about Quia...
            • If the game is not loading for you, it may be because you don't have the most up to date version of Adobe Flash.  If you get a message that the game can not load, you can click on "HTML Version."  The graphics aren't as fancy, but the content is the same.
            • Our older (4th-6th Grade) students each have a unique Quia username and password...one of your older siblings/children may have that.  However, for 2nd and 3rd grade, students do NOT need to log in to play Quia games.  Just follow the link and begin the game. 
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        1st and 2nd Grade: February 20, 2019

        This week, we began a new unit.  We'll be reading a short story and learning a traditional song for making hot chocolate.

        Ask your student:
        • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
        • Do you remember what "caliente" and "frío" mean?  (We pretended to drink hot chocolate that was hot-caliente and cold-frío.)read a story about a mouse named Julieta who told everyone in her family that she loved them.  The was a silly surprise at the end!)  
        Vocabulary
        Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
        • el chocolate - the chocolate (also refers to hot chocolate you drink)
        • está caliente - it is hot
        • está frío - it is cold
        • está perfecto - it is perfect
        • prueba - he/she tries/tastes
          Song of the Week
          Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

          Bible Verse:
          This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 1st and 2nd Grade, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
          • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
          • Audio Version
          Homework:
          Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 
          • Watch this video to practice greetings and family vocabulary.
          • Watch this video (featuring Pedro!) to practice more weather vocabulary words.
          • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
            • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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          Kindergarten: February 20, 2019

          This week, we reviewed family-related vocabulary with funny story.

          Ask your student:
          • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
          • What story did you read in Spanish class today?  (We read a story about a family that liked to go to the beach and swim.  The was a silly surprise at the end--the baby was eating the sand!)  
          Vocabulary
          Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
          • la playa - the beach 
          • me gusta nadar - I like to swim
          • te amo - I love you
          • la abuela - the grandma
          • el abuelo - the grandpa
          • hay - there is/there are
          • el perro - the dog
          • el gato - the cat
          • tiene - he/she has
          • ¿Quién tiene...?  - Who has...?
          • el papá - the dad
          • la mamá - the mom 
          • el hermano - the brother
          • la hermana - the sister
          • el bebé - the baby

          Song of the Week
          Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
          Bible Verse:
          This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In Kindergarten, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
          • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
          • Audio Version
          Homework:
          Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 

          • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
          • Los Colores (Bilingual song to practice the colors in Spanish)
            • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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          Wednesday, February 13, 2019

          5th and 6th Grade: February 13, 2019

          This week, students began class by working on their Óscar el Flamenco stories.  We'll read those stories together next week.  Then, we looked at the "Super Siete" (Super Seven) verbs in Spanish.  We will use these verbs to write short stories over the coming weeks.

          Ask your student
          • What are the Super Seven verbs?  (They are seven of the most common verbs in Spanish.  Knowing these seven verbs allows you to communicate about many different topics.  The seven verbs are listed in the vocabulary list below.) 
            Vocabulary
            Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
            • va a - he/she goes to
              • voy a - I go to 
            • quiere - he/she wants
              • quiero - I want
            • tiene - he/she/it has
              • tengo - I have
            • es - he/she/it is
              • soy - I am
            • está en - he/she is located in
              • estoy en - I am located in
            • le gusta - he/she like
              • me gusta - I like
            • hay - there is/there are
            Homework:
            Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password. 
            • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
            • Weather and Seasons
            • Bible Memory:  
              This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
            • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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            4th Grade: February 13, 2019

            Today in class we began a new unit.  We'll be learning vocabulary to describe people.  This week we started by learning the vocabulary to describe eyes.

            Ask your student:
            • Do you remember how to say what color eyes you have? (See vocabulary list below.)
            Vocabulary
            Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
            • tiene-he/she has
            • tengo - I have
            • tienes - you have
            • ojos azules - blue eyes
            • ojos verdes - green eyes
            • ojos grises - gray eyes
            • ojos castaños - brown eyes
            Song of the Week
            Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
            • Tiburones de Navidad (Christmas Sharks)
            • Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex)
            • El Bugi de la Selva (The Jungle Boogie) ~ Just for fun!
            • Mono Bananas (Monkey and Bananas)~based on Bebé Tiburón, but uses some of our new vocabulary.  (P.S.  In Spanish, both "el plátano" and "la banana" mean "the banana.")
            • Bebé Tiburón (Baby Shark). 
              • Note for YouTube Link:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads.

            Homework:
            Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password.
            • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
              •  Assignment (The set up is a bit different this week.  Be sure to click on "Log in for credit."  If you can't find the "Log in for credit" box or if you forget to fill it in before starting, please have a parent send me a quick email or write me a short note)
            • Bible Memory:  
              This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
            • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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            2nd and 3rd Grade: February 13, 2019

            In Spanish class today, we finished reading the small book about Diego and his family.

            We continued practicing our beginning of class routine (days of the week, months, weather vocabulary), and began learning all numbers 1-100.

            Ask your student:
            • Can you read the Diego está enfermo book to me?  Do you remember which pages you read last week?  (Students brought home their books this week.) 
            • Can you teach me how to count to 100 by 10s in Spanish?  (They may not be experts yet, but we'll be working on this for the rest of the year.  Sing along with THIS fun song to practice.)  
            Vocabulary:
            Words in bold are new this week, others are review
            • prepara - he/she prepares
            • prueba - he/she tries
            • le da - he/she gives to him/her
            • está enfermo - he's sick
            • está enferma - she's sick
            • está en la cama - he/she is in bed
            • Tengo hambre - I'm hungry
            • Tiene hambre - he/she is hungry
            • la sandía - the watermelon
            • la galleta - the cookie
            • el helado - the ice cream
            • el pizza - the pizza
            • la sopa - the soup
            • le gusta - he/she likes
            • me gusta - I like
            • es - he/she/it is
            • tiene - he/she/it has
            • quiere - he/she wants
            • hay - there is/there are 
              • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
            • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
            • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?

            Song of the Week
            Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
            Bible Verse:
            This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
            • VERSE 1 only
              • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
              • Audio Version
            Homework:
            Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week.
            • NUMBER Practice:   During the second semester, we practice numbers 1-100.  Use thes games below to practice and review at home.
            • Previous Assignment (great review during this whole unit):  play this short game to practice the word "hay."  CLICK HERE  
              • A few notes about Quia...
                • If the game is not loading for you, it may be because you don't have the most up to date version of Adobe Flash.  If you get a message that the game can not load, you can click on "HTML Version."  The graphics aren't as fancy, but the content is the same.
                • Our older (4th-6th Grade) students each have a unique Quia username and password...one of your older siblings/children may have that.  However, for 2nd and 3rd grade, students do NOT need to log in to play Quia games.  Just follow the link and begin the game. 
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            1st and 2nd Grade: February 13, 2019

            This week, we reviewed family-related vocabulary with a Valentine themed story.

            Ask your student:
            • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
            • What story did you read in Spanish class today?  Can you show me your book?  (We read a story about a mouse named Julieta who told everyone in her family that she loved them.  The was a silly surprise at the end!)  
            Vocabulary
            Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
            • te amo - I love you
            • la abuela - the grandma
            • el abuelo - the grandpa
            • se va - he/she leaves
            • quedan - they are left
            • Los tiburones comen el pez. - The sharks eat the fish. 
            • El pez se escapa.  - The fish escapes
            • veo - I see
            • tiene hambre - he/she is hungry 
            • tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
            • ¿Qué ves? - What do you see?
            • el bebé - the baby
            • la mamá - the mom 
            • el papá - the dad
            • el abuelo - the grandpa
            • la abuela - the grandma
              Song of the Week
              Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

              Bible Verse:
              This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 1st and 2nd Grade, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
              • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
              • Audio Version
              Homework:
              Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 
              • Watch this video to practice greetings and family vocabulary.
              • Watch this video (featuring Pedro!) to practice more weather vocabulary words.
              • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
                • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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              Kindergarten: February 13, 2019

              This week, we reviewed family-related vocabulary with a Valentine themed story.

              Ask your student:
              • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
              • What story did you read in Spanish class today?  Can you show me your book?  (We read a story about a mouse named Julieta who told everyone in her family that she loved them.  The was a silly surprise at the end!)  
              Vocabulary
              Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
              • te amo - I love you
              • la abuela - the grandma
              • el abuelo - the grandpa
              • hay - there is/there are
              • el perro - the dog
              • el gato - the cat
              • tiene - he/she has
              • ¿Quién tiene...?  - Who has...?
              • el papá - the dad
              • la mamá - the mom 
              • el hermano - the brother
              • la hermana - the sister
              • el bebé - the baby

              Song of the Week
              Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
              Bible Verse:
              This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In Kindergarten, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
              • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
              • Audio Version
              Homework:
              Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 

              • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
              • Los Colores (Bilingual song to practice the colors in Spanish)
                • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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              Wednesday, February 6, 2019

              5th and 6th Grade: February 6, 2019

              After two weeks off (missing class due to the 2 hour delay, and then a snow day) it was great to see everyone again!

              This week, we quickly reviewed the mini magazine about Andean Flamingos, read a fictitious story about a flamingo, and worked to write our own endings to the story.

              Ask your student
              • Tell me about the flamingo story from Spanish class today.    
                • Oscar the Flamingo lives in the Andes.  He wants to go on an adventure, so he heads to Michigan.  He doesn't like how cold it is in Michigan, so he tries to fly back to Chile, but they won't let flamingos in the airport.  So he heads to the zoo and meets with the other flamingos.  Students are working on the ending from there!  Next week, we'll read their stories in class.  
                Vocabulary
                Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
                • va - he/she goes
                • vive - he/she lives
                • quiere - he/she wants
                • puede - he/she is able
                • tiene - he/she/it has
                • es - he/she/it is
                • hay - there is/there are
                • está en - he/she is located in
                • le gusta - he/she likes
                Homework:
                Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password. 
                • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
                  • Óscar el flamingo story
                    • Make a list of 2-4 new vocabulary words you want to use in your ending.  Bring them to class with you and I can help you choose the right form of the word for your story.
                • Weather and Seasons
                • Bible Memory:  
                  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
                • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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                4th Grade: February 6, 2019

                Due to the 2 hour delay, we did not meet for class today.  I did enjoy getting to stop by at Market Day to speak Spanish with you!


                  Vocabulary
                  Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
                  Song of the Week
                  Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
                  • Tiburones de Navidad (Christmas Sharks)
                  • Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex)
                  • El Bugi de la Selva (The Jungle Boogie) ~ Just for fun!
                  • Mono Bananas (Monkey and Bananas)~based on Bebé Tiburón, but uses some of our new vocabulary.  (P.S.  In Spanish, both "el plátano" and "la banana" mean "the banana.")
                  • Bebé Tiburón (Baby Shark). 
                    • Note for YouTube Link:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads.

                  Homework:
                  Please email me if you need your Quia username and/or password.
                  • Quia Vocabulary/Language practice:
                    • No new assignment this week!  
                  • Bible Memory:  
                    This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
                  • Previous Assignments:  Did you miss last week's assignment?  If you were absent, you may still complete it for 2 stickers each.  If you weren't absent, but didn't get to the assignment, you may still complete the assignments for one sticker each.
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                  2nd and 3rd Grade: February 6, 2019

                  In Spanish class today, we continued our unit about foods and expressing likes and dislikes.

                  We continued practicing our beginning of class routine (days of the week, months, weather vocabulary), and reviewed the numbers 1-30.

                  Ask your student:
                  • How did you read a book in Spanish class today?  (So that I could go speak Spanish at Market Day, Mrs. Seabolt came to the last 15 minutes of Spanish class!  Before she came, we divided up the book "Diego está enfermo" and EVERYONE volunteered to read at least one page to Mrs. Seabolt.  Next week, students will bring the books home.)  
                  Vocabulary:
                  Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                  • prepara - he/she prepares
                  • prueba - he/she tries
                  • le da - he/she gives to him/her
                  • está enfermo - he's sick
                  • está enferma - she's sick
                  • está en la cama - he/she is in bed
                  • Tengo hambre - I'm hungry
                  • Tiene hambre - he/she is hungry
                  • la sandía - the watermelon
                  • la galleta - the cookie
                  • el helado - the ice cream
                  • el pizza - the pizza
                  • la sopa - the soup
                  • le gusta - he/she likes
                  • me gusta - I like
                  • es - he/she/it is
                  • tiene - he/she/it has
                  • quiere - he/she wants
                  • hay - there is/there are 
                    • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
                  • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
                  • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?

                  Song of the Week
                  Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
                  Bible Verse:
                  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 2nd-6th grade, we will also be memorizing the passage in Spanish.  Everyone will memorize the first verse, but I'll post an audio version of the entire Psalm for students who want a challenge in Spanish!
                  • VERSE 1 only
                    • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
                    • Audio Version
                  Homework:
                  Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week.
                  • NUMBER Practice:   During the second semester, we practice numbers 1-100.  Use thes games below to practice and review at home.
                  • Previous Assignment (great review during this whole unit):  play this short game to practice the word "hay."  CLICK HERE  
                    • A few notes about Quia...
                      • If the game is not loading for you, it may be because you don't have the most up to date version of Adobe Flash.  If you get a message that the game can not load, you can click on "HTML Version."  The graphics aren't as fancy, but the content is the same.
                      • Our older (4th-6th Grade) students each have a unique Quia username and password...one of your older siblings/children may have that.  However, for 2nd and 3rd grade, students do NOT need to log in to play Quia games.  Just follow the link and begin the game. 
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                  1st and 2nd Grade: February 6, 2019

                  This week, we continued talking about Bebé Tiburón to review family vocabulary.

                  Ask your student:
                  • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (Everyone has had a turn to be the estrellita so far.  Now, we'll begin second turns.)
                  • What story did you read in Spanish class today?  (We reread the story of the fish who meets the shark family.  We also read another story to practice colors and counting with a school of 10 fish.)
                  • Can you show me the book you brought home today?  (Students brought home the book "Los Tiburones" to share with you!) 
                  Vocabulary
                  Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
                  • se va - he/she leaves
                  • quedan - they are left
                  • Los tiburones comen el pez. - The sharks eat the fish. 
                  • El pez se escapa.  - The fish escapes
                  • veo - I see
                  • tiene hambre - he/she is hungry 
                  • tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
                  • ¿Qué ves? - What do you see?
                  • el bebé - the baby
                  • la mamá - the mom 
                  • el papá - the dad
                  • el abuelo - the grandpa
                  • la abuela - the grandma
                    Song of the Week
                    Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

                    Bible Verse:
                    This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In 1st and 2nd Grade, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
                    • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
                    • Audio Version
                    Homework:
                    Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 
                    • Watch this video to practice greetings and family vocabulary.
                    • Watch this video (featuring Pedro!) to practice more weather vocabulary words.
                    • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
                      • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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                    Kindergarten: February 6, 2019

                    This week, we continued learning family-related vocabulary.

                    Ask your student:
                    • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
                    • What story did you read in Spanish class today?  Can you show me your book?  (We practiced family vocabulary words by reading a new family story.  The family had a big red dog similar to Clifford.   Students brought the books home to share with you.)  
                    Vocabulary
                    Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
                    • hay - there is/there are
                    • el perro - the dog
                    • el gato - the cat
                    • tiene - he/she has
                    • ¿Quién tiene...?  - Who has...?
                    • el papá - the dad
                    • la mamá - the mom 
                    • el hermano - the brother
                    • la hermana - the sister
                    • el bebé - the baby

                    Song of the Week
                    Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!
                    Bible Verse:
                    This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing Psalm 23 in English.  In Kindergarten, we will also be memorizing the first verse in Spanish.
                    • El Señor es mi pastor; nada me falta.  Salmos 23:1 (veintitrés, versículo uno).  
                    • Audio Version
                    Homework:
                    Occasionally, I will post links to videos, songs, or other resources for you to watch with your child over the week.  This is not required homework, but it is an opportunity to provide exposure to Spanish during the week. 

                    • Me llamo, Me llamo (Song to practice ¿Cómo te llamas? What's your name?)
                    • Los Colores (Bilingual song to practice the colors in Spanish)
                      • Note for YouTube Links:  I cannot control/predict the advertisements that YouTube will play before a song.  Please be aware of this and watch videos with your child so that you can monitor ads. 
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