Wednesday, September 25, 2019

5th and 6th Grade: September 25, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we finished our comic strips and we worked on illustrating some 3 sentence stories.

Ask your student:
  • Can you show me your comic strip from Spanish class?  Can you tell me what the story is about?  
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • verde - green 
  • rosado - pink
  • pelean - the fight
  • ayuda - he/she helps
  • dinero - money 
  • el mono - the monkey
  • el robot - the robot
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue 
  • bueno - good
  • malo - bad
  • Super Seven verbs
    • hay - there is/there are
    • es - he/she/it is
    • está en - he/she/it is located in
    • tiene - he/she/it has
    • le gusta - he/she/it likes 
    • va a - he/she/it goes to
    • quiere - he/she/it wants

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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • This week's assignment
    • Language Practice:
      • 3 Sentence Stories:  This assignment was handed out in class.  If you misplaced it, you can print a new copy by clicking HERE.
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester)  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version   
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!
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4th Grade: September 25, 2019

Today in Spanish class, students told me they'd like to help plan Pedro's family reunion.  I told them they could, as long as we planned the whole event in Spanish!  ;)  Today, we reviewed family-related vocabulary by creating the guest list.

Ask your student:
  • How many stuffed mice will be invited to Pedro's family reunion?  (We're inviting a lot of family members! ) 
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • tiene - has
  • la mamá - the mom 
  • el papá - the dad
  • el abuelo - the grandpa
  • la abuela - the grandma
  • la hermana - the sister
  • el hermano - the brother
  • el tío - the uncle
  • la tía - the aunt
  • el primo - the boy cousin
  • la prima - the girl cousin
  • es - he/she/it 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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version 
  • Previous Assignment:  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.
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!

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2nd and 3rd Grade: September 25, 2019

PET PHOTO REQUEST:  Parents of 2nd and 3rd Grade students, as part of our Mascotas (Pets) unit, I would like to create a slide show with pictures of the students' pets!  Could you please email me a picture or two of your pets?  I will need the photos by October 4.  Gracias!

Today in Spanish class, we began talking about our pets in Spanish!

Ask your student:
  • What did you learn about your classmates and their pets?  Does anyone else have the same pets as our family?  (We learned a lot about pets our classmates have...and would like to have!)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • quiere - he/she wants
  • una mascota - a pet
    • la mascota - the pet
  • un perro - a dog
  • un gato - a cat
  • hay - there is, there are
  • tiene - he/she has
  • es - he/she is 
  • el bolígrafo - the pen
  • Mucho gusto - pleased to meet you
  • Igualmente - "Equally" (nice to meet you, too) 
  • ¿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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link 
  • Mi Mascota, Mi Amigo (My Pet, My Friend)
    • YouTube Link 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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.
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1st Grade: September 25, 2019

Today in Spanish class, continued practicing colors, body parts, and the verb "he/she has" with some fun guessing games.

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What game did you play in Spanish class today?  (We looked at a lot of pictures of crazy creatures.  We played a guessing game by describing the creatures in Spanish.)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • la critura - the creature
    • amigo imaginario - imaginary friend
  • el superhéroe - the superhero
  • Los Colores - the colors
    • rojo - red
    • morado - purple
    • anaranjado - orange
    • amarillo - yellow
    • verde - green
    • azul - blue
    • rosado - pink
  • Partes del Cuerpo - Body Parts
    • los ojos - the eyes
    • las piernas - the legs
    • los brazos - the arms
    • los dientes - the teeth 
  • estrella - star 
  • ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
  • camina - he/she walks
  • ¿Cómo estás? - How are you feeling? 
    • feliz - happy
    • triste - sad
    • sorprendido - surprised
    • enfermo - sick
    • asustado - scared (startled)

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 a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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 (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.


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Kindergarten: September 25, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued practicing family and colors vocabulary words.

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What was surprise at the end of the story in Spanish class?  (The family in the story had a dog.  At the end, we saw that it was a very big dog, like Clifford! )
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • Colores - Colors
    • anaranjado - orange
    • verde - green
    • morado - purple
    • rojo - red
    • azul - blue
    • amarillo - yellow 
    • rosado - pink
    • cafe - brown
    • negro - black
    • gris - gray
    • blanco - white
  • La Familia - the family
    • el hermano - the brother
    • la hermana - the sister
    • el perro - the dog
    • el gato - the cat
    • la mamá - the mom
    • el papá - the dad
    • el bebé - the baby  
  • 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! 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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. 
  • Familia Dedito (To practice family vocabulary) 
  • Los Colores (To practice 10 color words in Spanish)
  • 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. 
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

5th and 6th Grade: September 18, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we reviewed the important Super 7 Verbs with a comic strip style writing activity.

Ask your student:
  • Can you tell me about your comic strip from Spanish class?  (We'll finish them and bring them home next week)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • verde - green 
  • rosado - pink
  • pelean - the fight
  • ayuda - he/she helps
  • dinero - money 
  • el mono - the monkey
  • el robot - the robot
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue 
  • bueno - good
  • malo - bad
  • Super Seven verbs
    • hay - there is/there are
    • es - he/she/it is
    • está en - he/she/it is located in
    • tiene - he/she/it has
    • le gusta - he/she/it likes 
    • va a - he/she/it goes to
    • quiere - he/she/it wants

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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester)  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version   
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!
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4th Grade: September 18, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued learning about the Tapir of South America.  We played a game about how a tapir helps to "plant" forests!

Ask your student:
  • How many trees did your tapir "plant" in the game?  (The goal was to the be the first to plant 10 trees) 
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • planta - plants
  • el viento - the wind 
  • quita - takes away
  • te toca - your turn
  • el bebé - the baby
  • rayado - striped
  • las semillas - the seeds
  • tiene - he/she has
  • vive en - lives in
  • come - eats
    • frutas - fruits
    • plantas - plants
  • es - he/she/it is
    • gray - gris
    • mamífero -mammal
  • el bosque - the forest
  • el río - the river

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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version 
  • Previous Assignment:  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.
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!

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2nd and 3rd Grade: September 18, 2019

PET PHOTO REQUEST:  Parents of 2nd and 3rd Grade students, as part of our Mascotas (Pets) unit, I would like to create a slide show with pictures of the students' pets!  Could you please email me a picture or two of your pets?  I will need the photos by October 4.  Gracias!

Today in Spanish class, we used common vocabulary to keep talking about "Bob el Bolígrafo."  We also learned about Bob's pet...which is perfect because we'll be talking about pets in Spanish over the next few weeks!

Ask your student:
  • What did you learn about Bob el Bolígrafo (Bob the Pen) in Spanish class?  What kind of pet does he have?  (He wanted both a cat and dog.  The class voted, and he got a dog!)

Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • quiere - he/she wants
  • una mascota - a pet
    • la mascota - the pet
  • un perro - a dog
  • un gato - a cat
  • hay - there is, there are
  • tiene - he/she has
  • es - he/she is 
  • el bolígrafo - the pen
  • Mucho gusto - pleased to meet you
  • Igualmente - "Equally" (nice to meet you, too) 
  • ¿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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link 
  • Mi Mascota, Mi Amigo (My Pet, My Friend)
    • YouTube Link 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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.
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1st Grade: September 18, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued our first unit.  We read a book about superheros meeting interesting creatures in the forest!  Then, we worked together to create a creature for Pedro to meet!

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What was the creature you created for Pedro?  How many arms/legs/teeth/eyes did it have? 
  •  
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • la critura - the creature
    • amigo imaginario - imaginary friend
  • el superhéroe - the superhero
  • Los Colores - the colors
    • rojo - red
    • morado - purple
    • anaranjado - orange
    • amarillo - yellow
    • verde - green
    • azul - blue
    • rosado - pink
  • Partes del Cuerpo - Body Parts
    • los ojos - the eyes
    • las piernas - the legs
    • los brazos - the arms
    • los dientes - the teeth 
  • estrella - star 
  • ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
  • camina - he/she walks
  • ¿Cómo estás? - How are you feeling? 
    • feliz - happy
    • triste - sad
    • asustado - scared (startled)

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 a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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 (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.


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Kindergarten: September 18, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued our first unit.  Practiced color and family words with a lot of different games and activities

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What was your favorite song or story from Spanish class today? (The songs are linked below!)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • rosado - pink
  • cafe - brown
  • negro - black
  • Colores - Colors
    • anaranjado - orange
    • verde - green
    • morado - purple
    • rojo - red
    • azul - blue
    • amarillo - yellow
  • La Familia - the family
    • el hermano - the brother
    • la hermana - the sister
    • el perro - the dog
    • el gato - the cat
    • la mamá - the mom
    • el papá - the dad
    • el bebé - the baby  
  • 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! 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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. 
  • Familia Dedito (To practice family vocabulary) 
  • Los Colores (To practice 10 color words in Spanish)
  • 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. 
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

5th and 6th Grade: September 11, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued our silly story from last week.

Ask your student:
  • What do you remember about the silly story from Spanish class?  (It was a crazy ending!  There were several other Robo-Monkeys in Australia!  We had a lot of fun practicing Super 7 verbs!)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • verde - green 
  • rosado - pink
  • pelean - the fight
  • ayuda - he/she helps
  • dinero - money 
  • el mono - the monkey
  • el robot - the robot
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue 
  • bueno - good
  • malo - bad
  • Super Seven verbs
    • hay - there is/there are
    • es - he/she/it is
    • está en - he/she/it is located in
    • tiene - he/she/it has
    • le gusta - he/she/it likes 
    • va a - he/she/it goes to
    • quiere - he/she/it wants

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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • This week's assignment
    • Language Practice:
      • Quizlet Vocabulary Practice (Check out these flashcards!  There are options to hear the words, practice flash card style, and even play a few matching games.  Find an activity that works best for you!)
      • Assignment (worth 2 stickers) 
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester)  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version   
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!
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4th Grade: September 11, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued learning about the Tapir of South America

Ask your student:
  • What happens to the semillas (seeds) that the tapir eats?  (Because the tapir eats a lot of fruit, they eat a lot of seeds.  The seeds don't get digested, tapir "droppings" have a lot of seeds.  Tapirs help to plant a lot of plants in the rain forest!) 
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • el bebé - the baby
  • rayado - striped
  • las semillas - the seeds
  • tiene - he/she has
  • vive en - lives in
  • come - eats
    • frutas - fruits
    • plantas - plants
  • es - he/she/it is
    • gray - gris
    • mamífero -mammal
  • el bosque - the forest
  • el río - the river

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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Homework:
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version 
  • Previous Assignment:  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.
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!

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2nd and 3rd Grade: September 11, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we used common vocabulary to "create" our own silly character as a class.

Ask your student:
  • What character did you create in Spanish class?  (Our character was a pen named Bob--Bob el bolígrafo...bolí for short.  He has 10 legs, 5 arms, and short spiky hair.  He's a good guy, he's red and very small.) 
  •  A picture of
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • hay - there is, there are
  • tiene - he/she has
  • es - he/she is 
  • el bolígrafo - the pen
  • Mucho gusto - pleased to meet you
  • Igualmente - "Equally" (nice to meet you, too) 
  • ¿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! 
  • 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.
  • El Señor es mi Fortaleza  (Students are learning this song in English with Mrs. Walters!)
    • YouTube Link

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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.
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1st Grade: September 11, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued our first unit.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be reviewing colors and learning body parts with some interesting "amigos imaginarios" (imaginary friends).  

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What game did you play at the end of Spanish class today?  (There was a picture of 5 silly creatures on the screen.  Señora Brouwer described one of the silly creatures in Spanish, and students had to tap the right one with a fly swatter.)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • amarillo - yellow
  • verde - green
  • azul - blue
  • rosado - pink
  • la critura - the creature
    • amigo imaginario - imaginary friend
  • el superhéroe - the superhero
  • rojo - red
  • morado - purple
  • anaranjado - orange
  • los ojos - the eyes
  • las piernas - the legs
  • los brazos - the arms
  • los dientes - the teeth 
  • estrella - star 
  • ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
  • camina - he/she walks
  • ¿Cómo estás? - How are you feeling?

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 a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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 (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.


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Kindergarten: September 11, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we continued our first unit.  We continued learning colors and family vocabulary words in Spanish.

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What family members did you learn about today?  What was silly about the dog?  (We learned the words for brother, sister, dog, and cat.  The toy dog was bigger than the dad!)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • anaranjado - orange
  • verde - green
  • morado - purple
  • el hermano - the brother
  • la hermana - the sister
  • el perro - the dog
  • el gato - the cat
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue
  • amarillo - yellow
  • la mamá - the mom
  • el papá - the dad
  • el bebé - the baby  
  • 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! 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • 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?)
    • 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. 
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

5th and 6th Grade: September 4, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we began our first unit in Spanish class.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be creating a story together using our amiguitos.

Ask your student:
  • What do you remember about the silly story from Spanish class?  (It was about a red robo-monkey who was good.  There was also a blue robo-monkey that was bad.  Next week, we'll find out what happens!)
  • What are the "Super Seven"?  (They are seven important and useful verbs in Spanish!)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • el mono - the monkey
  • el robot - the robot
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue 
  • bueno - good
  • malo - bad
  • Super Seven verbs
    • hay - there is/there are
    • es - he/she/it is
    • está en - he/she/it is located in
    • tiene - he/she/it has
    • le gusta - he/she/it likes 
    • va a - he/she/it goes to
    • quiere - he/she/it wants

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! 
  • 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:
  • This week's assignment
    • Language Practice:
      • Assignment due Wednesday, Sept 11 CLICK HERE (worth 2 stickers)
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester)  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version coming next week.  
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!
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4th Grade: September 4, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we began our first unit in Spanish class.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be learning about the Lowlands Tapir from South America.

Ask your student:
  • What animal are you learning about in Spanish class?  What is one thing you remember about it?  (The tapir lives in South America and has an interesting snout!)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • vive en - lives in
  • come - eats
    • frutas - fruits
    • plantas - plants
  • es - he/she/it is
    • gray - gris
    • mamífero -mammal
  • el bosque - the forest
  • el río - the river

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! 
  • 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:
  • This week's assignment
    • Language Practice:
      • Assignment due Wednesday, Sept 11 CLICK HERE (worth 2 stickers)
  • Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, first semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
    • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
    • Audio Version coming next week.  
  •  A few notes about 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. 
  • 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!

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2nd and 3rd Grade: September 4, 2019

Today in Spanish class, I read a story to practice and review the greetings we learned last week.

Ask your student:
  • What was the story about in Spanish class?  (It was about a girl going to a new school and making friends.)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • Mucho gusto - pleased to meet you
  • Igualmente - "Equally" (nice to meet you, too) 
  • ¿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! 
  • 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.

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • Audio Version coming next week. 

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.
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1st Grade: September 4, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we started our first unit.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be reviewing colors and learning body parts with some interesting "amigos imaginarios" (imaginary friends).  

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What silly song did you sing in Spanish class today?  (We sang "Baby Shark" and "Penguins, Dance" in Spanish!  They both have a lot of the new vocabulary words we'll be learning in the next few weeks.)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • el superhéroe - the superhero
  • rojo - red
  • morado - purple
  • anaranjado - orange
  • los ojos - the eyes
  • las piernas - the legs
  • los brazos - the arms
  • los dientes - the teeth 
  • estrella - star 
  • ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name?
  • camina - he/she walks
  • ¿Cómo estás? - How are you feeling?

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 a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • Audio Version coming next week.
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.


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Kindergarten: September 4, 2019

Today in Spanish class, we started our first unit.  Over the next few weeks, we'll be learning colors and family words.  

Ask your student:
  • Who was the estrellita in class today?  What does that mean?  (Each week, students will take turns being the estrellita - star - in Spanish class.  They get to sit in a special chair and be a special helper in the class.) 
  • What silly song did you sing in Spanish class today?  (We sang "Baby Shark" in Spanish!  It has a lot of the new vocabulary words we'll be learning in the next few weeks.)
Vocabulary:
Words in bold are new this week, others are review
  • rojo - red
  • azul - blue
  • amarillo - yellow
  • la mamá - the mom
  • el papá - the dad
  • el bebé - the baby  
  • 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! 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.
  • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
  • Audio Version coming next week.

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. 
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