5th and 6th Grade: August 28, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we reviewed class routines and we named our amiguitos (little finger puppets we'll use for activities in class).  Be sure to check out all of the names HERE.

Ask your student:

• What does it mean when Señora Brouwer says "aguacate" (avocado)?  (Students reply "guacamole" and they stop talking and listen carefully for directions.)
• Who is Pedro?  (He's a little mouse who helps Señora Brouwer in Spanish class.)
• What is your amiguito's nickname?  Do you remember how to say it in Spanish?  What does it mean in English?  (Look at THIS document if you need help remembering!)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• ¿Cómo te llamas?  - What's your name?
• Me llamo ... - My name is ...
• ¿Cómo se llama?  - What's his/her name? 
• Se llama... - His/Her name is...

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!  Unfortunately, we had some technology difficulties this week and couldn't sing along, but we'll jump in next week!

• 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:

In 5th and 6th grade, there will be a Spanish homework assignment nearly every week.  In general, I will use online activities for our homework assignments.  These assignments will give students one extra opportunity during the week to practice Spanish.  Taking advantage of the extra practice helps language learning to "stick" more. 


A few notes about online assignments:

• Students are allowed to practice and "redo" assignments as often as they like.  Practice is how we learn.
• For each assignment completed, students will earn 2 "sellos o pegatinas" (stamps or stickers).  At the end of the year, they will be able to trade their stamps and stickers for small prizes. 
• Let me know if you have any questions!

• Language practice:  
• Vocabulary Practice 
• ¿Cómo te llamas? Song (YouTube Link)
• Assignment (worth 2 stickers)

4th Grade: August 28, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we reviewed class routines and we named our amiguitos (little finger puppets we'll use for activities in class).  Be sure to check out all of the names HERE.

Ask your student:

• What does it mean when Señora Brouwer says "aguacate" (avocado)?  (Students reply "guacamole" and they stop talking and listen carefully for directions.)
• Who is Pedro?  (He's a little mouse who helps Señora Brouwer in Spanish class.)
• What is your amiguito's nickname?  Do you remember how to say it in Spanish?  What does it mean in English?  (Look at THIS document if you need help remembering!)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• ¿Cómo te llamas?  - What's your name?
• Me llamo ... - My name is ...
• ¿Cómo se llama?  - What's his/her name? 
• Se llama... - His/Her name is...

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!  Unfortunately, we had some technology difficulties this week and couldn't sing along, but we'll jump in next week!

• 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:

In 4th grade, there will be a Spanish homework assignment nearly every week.  In general, I will use online activities for our homework assignments.  These assignments will give students one extra opportunity during the week to practice Spanish.  Taking advantage of the extra practice helps language learning to "stick" more. 


A few notes about online assignments:

• Students are allowed to practice and "redo" assignments as often as they like.  Practice is how we learn.
• For each assignment completed, students will earn 2 "sellos o pegatinas" (stamps or stickers).  At the end of the year, they will be able to trade their stamps and stickers for small prizes. 
• Let me know if you have any questions!

• Language practice:  
• Vocabulary Practice 
• ¿Cómo te llamas? Song (YouTube Link)
• Assignment (worth 2 stickers)

2nd/3rd Grade: August 28, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we reviewed class routines and we named our amiguitos (little finger puppets we'll use for activities in class).  Be sure to check out all of the names HERE. 

Ask your student:

• What does it mean when Señora Brouwer says "aguacate" (avocado)?  (Students reply "guacamole" and they stop talking and listen carefully for directions.)
• Who is Pedro?  (He's a little mouse who helps Señora Brouwer in Spanish class.)
• What is your amiguito's nickname?  Do you remember how to say it in Spanish?  What does it mean in English?  (Look at THIS document if you need help remembering!)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• ¿Cómo te llamas?  - What's your name?
• Me llamo ... - My name is ...
• ¿Cómo se llama?  - What's his/her name? 
• Se llama... - His/Her name is...

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!  Unfortunately, we had some technology difficulties this week and couldn't sing along, but we'll jump in next week!

• 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:
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.

• ¿Cómo te llamas? Song (YouTube Link)

1st Grade: August 28, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we started learning a few basic words and procedures in Spanish class.  We also practiced a few basic greeting questions.

Ask your student:

• What does "como pretzel" mean?  (It means that you sit like a pretzel, or "criss cross applesauce.")
• What does it mean when Señora Brouwer says "tortilla"?  (Students reply "salsa" and they stop talking and listen carefully for directions.)
• Who is Pedro?  (He's a little mouse who helps Señora Brouwer in Spanish class.)
• What song do you sing at the end of Spanish class?  (Each week, we'll finish class by singing "Jesus Loves Me" in Spanish.)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• estrella - star 
• ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
• ¿Cómo estás? - How are you feeling?
• camina - he/she walks

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!  This week, we weren't able to sing along with this song due to a technology problem, but we'll jump in with it next week!

• ¿Quién es el rey de la selva?  (Who's the King of the Jungle?)

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 (featuring Pedro!) to practice weather vocabulary words.  Each week, we'll work on a Spanish weather report. 
• 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. 

Kindergaren: August 28, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we started learning a few basic words and procedures in Spanish class.  We also practiced a few basic greeting questions.

Ask your student:

• What does "como pretzel" mean?  (It means that you sit like a pretzel, or "criss cross applesauce.")
• What does it mean when Señora Brouwer says "tortilla"?  (Students reply "salsa" and they stop talking and listen carefully for directions.)
• Who is Pedro?  (He's a little mouse who helps Señora Brouwer in Spanish class.)
• What song do you sing at the end of Spanish class?  (Each week, we'll finish class by singing "Jesus Loves Me" in Spanish.)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• estrella - star 
• ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
• camina - he/she walks

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!  Due to technology problems, we didn't listen to a song this week, but we'll start with this one next week!

• ¿Quién es el rey de la selva?  (Who's the King of the Jungle?)
  

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?)
• 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.