Check out the new blog!

 Starting with the 2020-2021 school year, you can find the new (HC)2 Spanish blog here:

https://blog.seesaw.me/hc2spanish

Stay-At-Home Summer Spanish Fun!

I've missed seeing everyone on Wednesdays at (HC)2!  If you're interested in continuing to practice Spanish over the summer, I've put together a list of ideas here, but if there's something specific you're looking for, let me know!

• Holland's Herrick Library (both branches) and Zeeland's Howard Miller Library feature growing collections of children's material in Spanish.  Discover a new book or find an old favorite in a new language.  Check out their DVD collections and audio books for great listening practice in Spanish.  With the libraries currently closed, be sure to check out the online offerings.  Hoopla has an extensive collection in Spanish.
• If you have Herrick Library account, be sure to check out Little Pim (for younger students) and Mango Languages (for older students and adults).  Both are available for free online with your library account. 

• Listed below are some online resources I've used or recommended in the past.  Most are music or game based to make learning Spanish as much fun as possible!  
• (Parents, please note that many of these sites use Google Ads.  I can not control nor predict the ads that are shown.  You may want to preview the sites with ads ahead of time or have an ad blocker set up on your browser.)

Games and Activities for Students:

Rockalingua:  This site offers great songs and games to practice different vocabulary themes in Spanish.  Some resources require you to purchase a subscription, but there is a lot of material that is available for free.  If you're interested, the site is also offering free video classes this summer.  You can check out April 22's class by clicking HERE.

Online Free Spanish:  The "beginner" level includes a lot of basic vocabulary.

1, 2, 3, Teach Me:  In addition to games and vocabulary activities, this site also includes listening activities with simple conversations.

StoryPlace:  Listen to a story online, then follow up with online activities, a "take home activity" (craft), and get suggestions of other books to borrow from the library.  Great for younger (K-2nd) learners.

Scholastic Books (en español):  Read Aloud videos of some of your favorite books--in Spanish!

Salsa Online Video Series:  Continue following the story of Ricitos and the Osos!  According to their website, "Salsa is Georgia Public Broadcasting's award-winning Spanish language series for young learners in kindergarten through the third grade. Puppets in familiar stories, digital graphics and animation teach the language."

PBS Spanish Games:  These games feature PBS Kids characters in a variety of Spanish games.

BBC Primary Languages:  This site is geared toward slightly older students (3rd grade and up), and features vocabulary practice, games, and videos.  (Note:  This site emphasizes the pronunciation and culture of Spain while most US-based sites emphasize Latin American pronunciation and culture.  See what differences you notice!)

SpanishTown:  This site provides 30 "lessons" of interactive vocabulary lists and short videos.  There are also printable activities and grammar lessons for older students.

Duolingo.com:  Parents will want to check this one out as it can be a bit "reading heavy" for young learners.  It may be an activity you can complete together.  Older students, however, will love the competitive game-based language learning!

1, 2, 3, Andrés on YouTube.  He teaches Spanish through songs and stories.  Each Monday, he is posting a Spanish read aloud story.  His "Salta" (Jump) song is a great way to burn off some energy on a rainy day.  ;)

Spanish Playground Vocabulary Videos: These videos were created by a Spanish teacher.  The actors are native speakers, but they speak slowly so that you can learn new words!

Toma Todo!  A 4th-6th grade favorite...now you can play at home!


For Parents:

Spanish Playground:  A fantastic resource with ideas and resources for teaching Spanish.

Mommy Maestra Blog:  This blog is run by a Latina homeschooling mom.  She posts a lot of bilingual books, resources, and other activity ideas.

Locura de Marzo: Semifinals!

Hola a todos!  Hello Everyone!

Let's keep voting for your favorite songs!

(Link to all songs)

**Please Note** Most of the songs are YouTube videos.  I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show.  Please get your parents permission to watch videos!

FOR EVERYONE Kindergarten-6th grade:  This week we will be doing TWO rounds of Semifinals voting.  (My hope is that we can have the final vote together this summer!)


Semifinal #1

• Listen to Los Colores
• Listen to Tiburón Bebé

Semifinal #2

• Listen to El Señor es mi Fortaleza
• Listen to Chocolate

Click HERE to vote!!

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade: April 15, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  Pedro and I are sad we can't be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!  We hope you enjoyed watching SALSA last week.  Here's another episode for this week!

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Opening Routine

• We start our classes by asking each other "¿Cómo estás?"  Watch this video to practice!

Vocabulary

¿Cómo estás?  -  How are you?

bien - good/well

muy bien - very good/very well

mal - bad/poorly

aburrido - bored

feliz - happy

cansado - tired

• We also talk about "las estaciones" /the seasons.  Watch this video.  (Press the "CC" button to see the English translations.)

2.  Language Lesson

• You've worked hard all year learning new vocabulary words!  Let's have fun listening to those words in a short video!  Over the next few weeks, we'll be watching episodes of SALSA!  Today, the friends play hide and seek!
• Before you watch the video, find a red crayon or marker, a blue crayon or marker, a green crayon or marker, and a yellow crayon or marker.  As you watch the video, every time you hear the word "rojo" (red) hold up the red crayon, when you hear "azul" (blue) hold up the blue one, when you hear "verde" (green) hold up the green one, and when you hear "amarillo. 
• VIDEO LINK. (NOT a YouTube link :) )
• Parents, if you're interested, HERE is the transcript of the video in both English and Spanish.

3.  Finishing up

• Sing the B-I-B-L-I-A. (The song is a little different than the version we sing in class, I'll see if I can find another version soon!)
• Our usual words:  La B-I-B-L-I-A
                               Es el libro para mí  (It's the book for me)
                               Es la palabra de Dios  (It's the word of God)
                               La B-I-B-L-I-A

4th, 5th, 6th Grade: April 15, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  I hope that you're all doing well.  I really miss seeing you all on Wednesdays.

To continue learning Spanish, I have another "Choose your own adventure" for Spanish class!  This week, I'm adding a little reading for those of you who feel confident to read on your own in Spanish.

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please follow your family's rules for using YouTube.  Parents, please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Listening:  We learn Spanish first by listening!  You can choose a listening activity AND a reading activity...OR you can jump right to the reading if you want.

• Beginner!  If you want a good review of the basics, continue watching "Mono" (monkey) video series!  There are 12 videos and each one is 3-5 minutes long.  Watch as many as you want in order:  more listening = more Spanish learning!  You can turn on subtitles (press the CC button) to see what everything means in English!  
• Mono Story Basic, Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 2 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 3 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 4 (new this week)
• Beginner with pop ups!  This is the same video as the first option, but it includes "pop ups" to quickly explain (in English) grammar concepts or vocabulary.  
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 2 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 3 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 4 (new this week)
• Intermediate:  In these videos, the speakers speak clearly and use a lot of actions and pictures, but NOT every word is translated for you.  You need to use what you know and use context to figure out unknown words.  These videos do not have English subtitles, but you can turn on Spanish captions (sometimes seeing the words makes it easier!)  There are 24 videos and each one is between 2-8 minutes.  You don't need to watch these in order.  Scan the titles and choose ones that are interesting to you!  Habla Video Series.  
• Spanish Playground also has a series of basic conversations in Spanish.  There is a lot of new vocabulary in these videos.  You may not understand every word, but if you're up for a challenge, see if you can understand the main idea of each conversation.  Spanish Playground Basic Conversation Series
• Mix and Match option!  Can't choose?  Watch any of the videos above!  
• P.S.  If you don't mind puppets and fairy tales, you can also watch the SALSA video I linked for younger students!  It's another beginner option, but it's aimed at younger learners.  I still enjoy the videos though!

2.  Reading:  After listening, we learn Spanish by reading!  Revista Literal is an online magazine that publishes stories written by beginning Spanish students--like you!  I picked out two stories I thought you might like:

• Shorter:  El chico inteligente (The Smart Boy)
• Longer:  Ataque de Tiburón (Shark Attack!...with a happy ending!)
• From last week:
• El Perro:  A boy and his new dog.
• Yeti named Joe:  A character that a 7th grade class created!
• Remember the SUPER 7 verbs as you read
• hay - there is/there are
• tiene - he/she has
• va - he/she goes to
• le gusta - he/she likes
• quiere - he/she wants
• es - he/she is
• está en - he/she is located in

3.  Responding

• Respond to the video you watched by filling out this Google Assignment (worth 2 stickers!!)  RESPONSE SHEET

Ramona #2

A Ramona, le gustan los kiwis.

Ramón #2

Ramón está en un vaso.

Locura de Marzo #4

Hola a todos!  Hello Everyone!

Let's keep voting for your favorite songs!

(Link to all songs)

**Please Note** Most of the songs are YouTube videos.  I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show.  Please get your parents permission to watch videos!

FOR EVERYONE Kindergarten-6th grade:  This week, we will be voting for El Señor es mi Fortaleza (The Lord is my Fortress) or  La B-I-B-L-I-A (The B-I-B-L-E).

• Listen to El Señor es mi Fortaleza
• Listen to La B-I-B-L-I-A
• Click HERE to vote!

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Spanish: April 1, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  Pedro and I are sad we can't be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!  We hope you enjoyed watching SALSA last week.  Here's another episode for this week!

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Opening Routine

• We start our classes by asking each other "¿Cómo estás?"  Watch this video to practice!

Vocabulary

¿Cómo estás?  -  How are you?

bien - good/well

muy bien - very good/very well

mal - bad/poorly

aburrido - bored

feliz - happy

cansado - tired

• We also talk about "las estaciones" /the seasons.  Watch this video.  (Press the "CC" button to see the English translations.)

2.  Language Lesson

• You've worked hard all year learning new vocabulary words!  Let's have fun listening to those words in a short video!  Over the next few weeks, we'll be watching episodes of SALSA!  Today, there's a new chair!
• Before you watch the video, find a red crayon or marker, a blue crayon or marker, and a green crayon or marker.  As you watch the video, every time you hear the word "rojo" (red) hold up the red crayon, when you hear "azul" (blue) hold up the blue one, and when you hear "verde" (green) hold up the green one. 
• VIDEO LINK. (NOT a YouTube link :) )
• Parents, if you're interested, HERE is the transcript of the video in both English and Spanish.

3.  Finishing up

• Sing the B-I-B-L-I-A. (The song is a little different than the version we sing in class, I'll see if I can find another version soon!)
• Our usual words:  La B-I-B-L-I-A
                               Es el libro para mí  (It's the book for me)
                               Es la palabra de Dios  (It's the word of God)
                               La B-I-B-L-I-A

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade: April 1, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  I hope that you're all doing well.  I really miss seeing you all on Wednesdays. 

To continue learning Spanish, I have another "Choose your own adventure" for Spanish class!  This week, I'm adding a little reading for those of you who feel confident to read on your own in Spanish.

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please follow your family's rules for using YouTube.  Parents, please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Listening:  We learn Spanish first by listening!  You can choose a listening activity AND a reading activity...OR you can jump right to the reading if you want.

• Beginner!  If you want a good review of the basics, continue watching "Mono" (monkey) video series!  There are 12 videos and each one is 3-5 minutes long.  Watch as many as you want in order:  more listening = more Spanish learning!  You can turn on subtitles (press the CC button) to see what everything means in English!  
• Mono Story Basic, Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 2 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 3 (new this week)
• Beginner with pop ups!  This is the same video as the first option, but it includes "pop ups" to quickly explain (in English) grammar concepts or vocabulary.  
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 2 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 3 (new this week)
• Intermediate:  In these videos, the speakers speak clearly and use a lot of actions and pictures, but NOT every word is translated for you.  You need to use what you know and use context to figure out unknown words.  These videos do not have English subtitles, but you can turn on Spanish captions (sometimes seeing the words makes it easier!)  There are 24 videos and each one is between 2-8 minutes.  You don't need to watch these in order.  Scan the titles and choose ones that are interesting to you!  Habla Video Series
• Mix and Match option!  Can't choose?  Watch any of the videos above!  
• P.S.  If you don't mind puppets and fairy tales, you can also watch the SALSA video I linked for younger students!  It's another beginner option, but it's aimed at younger learners.  I still enjoy the videos though!

2.  Reading:  After listening, we learn Spanish by reading!  Revista Literal is an online magazine that publishes stories written by beginning Spanish students--like you!  I picked out two stories I thought you might like:

• Shorter:  This story is called El Perro.  It's about a boy and his new dog.
• Longer:  Remember the characters we created in class?  Other classes have shared their stories with Revista Literal!  This story was created by a 7th Grade class and it's about a Yeti named Joe.  (I may need to submit the stories we created together!)
• Remember the SUPER 7 verbs as you read
• hay - there is/there are
• tiene - he/she has
• va - he/she goes to
• le gusta - he/she likes
• quiere - he/she wants
• es - he/she is
• está en - he/she is located in

3.  Responding

• Respond to the video you watched by filling out this Google Assignment (worth 2 stickers!!)  RESPONSE SHEET

Ramona #1

Ramona está en una bota.

Ramón #1

A Ramón, le gustan las bananas.

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade: March 25, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  Pedro and I are sad we can't be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!  We hope you enjoyed watching SALSA last week.  Here's another episode for this week!

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Opening Routine

• We start our classes by asking each other "¿Cómo estás?"  Watch this video to practice!

Vocabulary

¿Cómo estás?  -  How are you?

bien - good/well

muy bien - very good/very well

mal - bad/poorly

aburrido - bored

feliz - happy

cansado - tired

• We also talk about "las estaciones" /the seasons.  Watch this video.  (Press the "CC" button to see the English translations.)

2.  Language Lesson

• You've worked hard all year learning new vocabulary words!  Let's have fun listening to those words in a short video!  Over the next few weeks, we'll be watching episodes of SALSA!  Today, Goldilocks and the Bears make sopa (that's soup, not soap).
• As you watch the video, shiver every time you hear the word "frío" (cold) and use your hand as a fan every time you hear the word "caliente" (hot). If you watch video a second time, keep track of how many times you hear frío and caliente.  Which word was the winner?
• VIDEO LINK. (NOT a YouTube link :) )
• Parents, if you're interested, HERE is the transcript of the video in both English and Spanish.

3.  Finishing up

• Sing the B-I-B-L-I-A. (The song is a little different than the version we sing in class, I'll see if I can find another version soon!)
• Our usual words:  La B-I-B-L-I-A
                               Es el libro para mí  (It's the book for me)
                               Es la palabra de Dios  (It's the word of God)
                               La B-I-B-L-I-A

4th, 5th, 6th Grade: March 25, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  It's disappointing to not be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!

This week, I have put together a continuing "Choose your own adventure" for Spanish class!

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please follow your family's rules for using YouTube.  Parents, please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Listening:  We learn Spanish first by listening!  This week, you'll choose a listening activity!

• Beginner!  If you want a good review of the basics, continue watching "Mono" (monkey) video series!  There are 12 videos and each one is 3-5 minutes long.  Watch as many as you want in order:  more listening = more Spanish learning!  You can turn on subtitles (press the CC button) to see what everything means in English!  
• Mono Story Basic, Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story Basic, Story 2 (new this week)
• Beginner with pop ups!  This is the same video as the first option, but it includes "pop ups" to quickly explain (in English) grammar concepts or vocabulary.  
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 1 (from last week)
• Mono Story with Pop Ups Story 2 (new this week)
• Intermediate:  In these videos, the speakers speak clearly and use a lot of actions and pictures, but NOT every word is translated for you.  You need to use what you know and use context to figure out unknown words.  These videos do not have English subtitles, but you can turn on Spanish captions (sometimes seeing the words makes it easier!)  There are 24 videos and each one is between 2-8 minutes.  You don't need to watch these in order.  Scan the titles and choose ones that are interesting to you!  Habla Video Series
• Mix and Match option!  Can't choose?  Watch any of the videos above!  
• P.S.  If you don't mind puppets and fairy tales, you can also watch the SALSA video I linked for younger students!  It's another beginner option, but it's aimed at younger learners.  I still enjoy the videos though!

2.  Responding

• Respond to the video you watched by filling out this Google Assignment (worth 2 stickers!!)  RESPONSE SHEET

¡HOLA!

¡Hola a todos!  This week, Pedro and I made a short video for you!  We wanted to tell you that we miss you.  Pedro also wanted to introduce his two friends to you.  Watch the video here:

Guess what?!  You can make your own Ramón el Ratón (Ramón the Boy Mouse) or Ramona la Ratona (Ramona the Girl Mouse).  (Click HERE for Ramón/Ramona Directions.). 

Then, take pictures of the adventures you have around your home!  Email me the pictures with a short sentence in Spanish (or English if you feel stuck!).  I'm hoping to put together a little summary for next week's (HC)2 Weekly.

Click here to see what Señora Brouwer's Ramón and Ramona are up to!

Locura de Marzo: Week 3

Hola a todos!  Hello Everyone!

Last week, we began voting for our FAVORITE Spanish song.  This week, you'll vote from home!

(Link to all songs)

**Please Note** Most of the songs are YouTube videos.  I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show.  Please get your parents permission to watch videos!

FOR EVERYONE Kindergarten-6th grade:  This week, we will be voting for El Canto de las Decenas (Counting by 10s) or (Bate, bate) Chocolate (Traditional "Hot Chocolate" song).

• Listen to El Canto de las Decenas
• Listen to (Bate, bate) Chocolate
• Click HERE to vote!

Locura de Marzo: Week 2

Hola a todos!  Hello Everyone!

Last week, we began voting for our FAVORITE Spanish song.  This week, you'll vote from home!

(Link to all songs)

**Please Note** Most of the songs are YouTube videos.  I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show.  Please monitor with your children.

Last week, we voted for Oye or Los Colores.  I can't announce the winner just yet, because the 5th and 6th grade class still needs to vote!

• 5th and 6th Graders, I'm sorry we missed it in your class!  Here are the links to to listen to the two songs and your "ballot."  
• 5th and 6th Grade, listen to Oye
• 5th and 6th Grade, listen to Los Colores
• 5th and 6th Grade, click HERE to vote

FOR EVERYONE Kindergarten-6th grade:  This week, we will be voting for Tiburón Bebé or Pingüinos a Bailar!

• Listen to Tiburón Bebé
• Listen to Pingüinos a Bailar
• Click HERE to vote!

Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade: March 18, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  Pedro and I are sad we can't be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Opening Routine

• We start our classes by asking each other "¿Cómo estás?"  Watch this video to practice!

Vocabulary

¿Cómo estás?  -  How are you?

bien - good/well

muy bien - very good/very well

mal - bad/poorly

aburrido - bored

feliz - happy

cansado - tired

• We also talk about "las estaciones" /the seasons.  Watch this video.  (Press the "CC" button to see the English translations.)

2.  Language Lesson

• You've worked hard all year learning new vocabulary words!  Let's have fun listening to those words in a short video!  Over the next few weeks, we'll be watching episodes of SALSA!  Today, let's meet "Los 3 Osos" (The 3 Bears).
• As you watch the video, WAVE every time you hear the phrase "Hasta luego" (See you later!). If you watch video a second time, keep track of how many times you hear someone say "Hasta luego."
• VIDEO LINK. (NOT a YouTube link :) )
• Parents, if you're interested, HERE is the transcript of the video in both English and Spanish.

3.  Finishing up

• Sing the B-I-B-L-I-A. (The song is a little different than the version we sing in class, I'll see if I can find another version soon!)
• Our usual words:  La B-I-B-L-I-A
                               Es el libro para mí  (It's the book for me)
                               Es la palabra de Dios  (It's the word of God)
                               La B-I-B-L-I-A

4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Spanish: March 18, 2020~Learn at Home

¡Hola amigos!  It's disappointing to not be at school with you, but we can still learn Spanish together!

This week, I have put together a "Choose your own adventure" for Spanish class! 

**Please note, I can not predict nor control the ads that YouTube will show before videos.  Please follow your family's rules for using YouTube/Parents, please monitor videos with your children.**

1.  Listening:  We learn Spanish first by listening!  This week, you'll choose a listening activity!

• Beginner!  If you want a good review of the basics, watch this "Mono" (monkey) video series!  There are 12 videos and each one is 3-5 minutes long.  Watch as many as you want in order:  more listening = more Spanish learning!  You can turn on subtitles (press the CC button) to see what everything means in English!  Mono Story Basic
• Beginner with pop ups!  This is the same video as the first option, but it includes "pop ups" to quickly explain (in English) grammar concepts or vocabulary.  Mono Story with Pop Ups
• Intermediate:  In these videos, the speakers speak clearly and use a lot of actions and pictures, but NOT every word is translated for you.  You need to use what you know and use context to figure out unknown words.  These videos do not have English subtitles, but you can turn on Spanish captions (sometimes seeing the words makes it easier!)  There are 24 videos and each one is between 2-8 minutes.  You don't need to watch these in order.  Scan the titles and choose ones that are interesting to you!  Habla Video Series
• Mix and Match option!  Can't choose?  Watch any of the videos above!  
• P.S.  If you don't mind puppets and fairy tales, you can also watch the SALSA video I linked for younger students!  It's another beginner option, but it's aimed at younger learners.  I still enjoy the videos though!

2.  Responding

• Respond to the video you watched by filling out this Google Assignment (worth 2 stickers!!)  RESPONSE SHEET

5th and 6th Grade: March 11, 2020

This week, we read a short descriptive paragraph together to prepare for writing our own paragraphs in Spanish.  (Don't worry 5th and 6th grade, we'll start the Locura de Marzo song voting next week!  You can check out the songs HERE)

Ask your student:

• What was the reading activity you did in Spanish class today? (We read the paragraph together to make sure everyone understood the Spanish vocabulary.  Then we changed one word in each sentence to create a completely new story.) 

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

• el cuchador - the spork
• la cuchara - the spoon
• el tenedor - the fork
• le gusta - he/she likes
• leer - to read
• tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
• tiene miedo de los cuchillos de plástico - he/she is afraid of plastic knives
• puede - he/she can or "is able"
• puede nadar - he/she is able to swim
• no puede cortar comida - he/she isn't able to cut food
• hace - he/she makes
• Super Seven verbs
• hay - there is/there are
• es - he/she is is
• está en - he/she is located in 
• tiene - he/she has
• va a - he/she goes to
• quiere - he/she wants
• quiere ser - he/she wants to be
• le gusta - he/she likes

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
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• Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, second semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish in January.  We'll add more each month.
• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor y pone su confianza en él.  Jeremías 17:7
• Audio Version (Coming next week)

• 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.
• January 8:  Assignment
• January 15: Assignment 
• January 22:  Assignment
• January 29:  Drawing Activity
• February 5:  Perro/Pato Assignment
• February 12:  Fred el aguacate
• February 19:  Fred el aguacate, parte 2
• February 26:  Question Practice

•  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!

4th Grade: March 11, 2020

This week we talked about an "Amiga del día" (Friend of the day).  Over the next weeks, we'll continue learning more about each other as we learn how to describe people, their likes, dislikes and wants.

Ask your student:

• Who was today's "Amiga del Día"?  What did you learn about her?  (L.S. was our friend of the day today!)  
• What song did you vote for in Spanish class?  (We're voting for our favorite songs in Spanish class!  Check out the "Locura de Marzo" bracket HERE)

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

• le gusta - he/she likes
• leer - to read
• pasar tiempo con familia - to spend time with family
• ir a la playa - to go to the beach
• practicar tae kwon do - to practice tae kwon do
• fútbol - soccer
• básquetbol - basketball
• patinar - to skate/rollerblade
• ir al parque - to go to the park
• mirar la tele - to watch TV
• hacer gimnasia - to do gymnastics
• volar en avión - to fly in an airplane
• montar a caballo - to ride a horse
• montar a bicicleta (bici) - to ride a bicycle (bike)
• los perros - the dogs
• los gatos - the cats
• viajar - to travel
• tocar el violín - to play the violin
• dibujar - to draw
• quiere - he/she wants
• un hámster - a hamster
• un acuario - an aquarium
• dinero - money
• un oso panda - a panda bear
• viajar en avión - to travel by airplane
• un caballo - a horse
• un perrito - a puppy
• la Fuerza Aérea - the Air Force
• una piscina - a pool
• una cama elástica - a trampoline
• tiene - he/she has
• ojos castaños - brown eyes
• ojos azules - blue eyes
• ojos azules-verdes - blue-green eyes
• ojos verdes - green eyes
• ojos grises - gray eyes
• pelo castaño - brown hair
• pelo rubio - blond hair
• pelo largo - long hair
• es - he/she is
• cristiano/cristiana - Christian
• amable - nice/kind
• musical - music
• toca - he/she plays (an instrument)
• ordenado - organized
• desordenado - unorganized/messy
• deportista - athletic
• la persona especial - the special person
• el poster - the poster

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!

• El Twist de los Ratoncitos (The Mouse's Twist...a fun song from Pedro's Family reunion)
• 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: 
• New Amigo del Dia Assignment

• Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, second semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish in January.  We'll add more each month.
• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor y pone su confianza en él.  Jeremías 17:7
• Audio Version (Coming next week)

• 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.
• January 8:  Assignment 
• January 15:  Assignment
• January 22:  Assignment 
• January 29:  Assignment
• February 5:  Assignment
• February 12:  Assignment
• February 19: Assignment
• February 26:  Assignment
• March 4:   Assignment

•  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!

2nd and 3rd Grade: March 11, 2020

This week, we learned a few new vocabulary words for our new story:  "El Zorro" (The Fox).

Ask your student:

• What song did you vote for in Spanish class?  (We're voting for our favorite songs in Spanish class!  Check out the "Locura de Marzo" bracket HERE)

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

• el bosque - the forest
• el río - the river
• la isla - the island
• quiere cruzar - he/she wants to cross
• el cerdo - the pig
• la vaca - the cow
• el caballo - the horse
• la oveja - the sheep
• la cabra - the goat
• el zorro - the fox
• la galleta - the cookie
• la abuela - the grandma
• el abuelo - the grandpa
• corre - he/she runs
• grita - he/she yells
• tengo - I have
• quiere - he/she wants
• hay - there is, there are
• tiene - he/she has
• es - he/she 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 
• El Coquí (The Coquí--a song about how the coquí sings at nighttime.  A lot of people in Puerto Rico consider the coquís their "lullaby.")

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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.

• Tengo una Mascota Song (YouTube Link)
• ¿Cómo te llamas? Song (YouTube Link)

1st Grade: March 11, 2020

Today in Spanish class, we reviewed the vocabulary from the three bears story in Spanish.  We also got to practice a tornado drill.

Ask your student:

• Who was the estrellita in class today?  (We had two estrellitas and we "interviewed" both of them.) 
• What song did you vote for in Spanish class?  (We're voting for our favorite songs in Spanish class!  Check out the "Locura de Marzo" bracket HERE)

Words in bold are new this week, others are review

• los osos - the bears
• llega - arrives
• entra - enters
• da un paseo - he/she goes for a walk 
• abre la puerta - he/she opens the door
• la sopa - the soup 
• está caliente - it is hot
• está frío - it is cold
• quiere - he/she wants
• comer - to eat
• quiere comer - he/she wants to eat
• está enfermo - he is sick
• está enferma - she is sick
• tengo hambre - I am hungry
• tiene hambre - he/she is hungry

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!

• Da una vuelta en tu lugar (Turn around in your spot, YouTube link)
• Tin Tin (Traditional Christmas carol, YouTube link)
• Al Pavo, Pavito, Pavo (The Little Turkey, YouTube link)
• Yo soy un pavo (I am a Turkey, YouTube link)
• ¿Te gusta el helado de brócoli? (Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream?, YouTube link)
• Tiburón Bebé (Baby Shark, YouTube link)
• Pingüinos, A Bailar (Penguins, Dance! YouTube link)
• Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies (Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Feet, YouTube link) 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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.

Kindergarten: March 11, 2020

This week, we practiced color words in Spanish and reviewed the story of the Grandma who had too many cats!

Ask your student:

• Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We will have TWO estrellas each week so that everyone can have a third turn.)
• What song did you vote for in Spanish class?  (We're voting for our favorite songs in Spanish class!  Check out the "Locura de Marzo" bracket HERE)

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

• Vamos a votar - we are going to vote
• le da - he/she gives to him or her
• se llama - he/she is called (his/her name is)
• tiene - he/she has
• tengo - I have 
• muchos - many/a lot
• gatos - cats
• Tengo muchos gatos!  - I have a lot of cats!
• azul - blue
• morado - purple
• anaranjado - orange
• amarillo - yellow
• rojo - red
• gris - gray 
• rosado - pink
• verde - green
• 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!

• Da una vuelta en tu lugar (Turn around in your spot, YouTube link)
• Bate, Bate, Chocolate (Hot chocolate song, YouTube link)
• Tiburón Bebé (Baby Shark, YouTube link)
• Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex, YouTube link) 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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. 

• Familia Dedito (To practice family vocabulary) 
• Deditos Tiburones
• Deditos de Colores 
• 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. 

5th and 6th Grade: March 4, 2020

This week, we created one last character together as a class.  Next week, everyone will have the opportunity to create their own individual characters.

Ask your student:

• Who was today's new character? ("Cuchadorito" is a small spork who can't cut food.  He has to just eat rice.) 

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

• el cuchador - the spork
• la cuchara - the spoon
• el tenedor - the fork
• le gusta - he/she likes
• leer - to read
• tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
• tiene miedo de los cuchillos de plástico - he/she is afraid of plastic knives
• puede - he/she can or "is able"
• puede nadar - he/she is able to swim
• no puede cortar comida - he/she isn't able to cut food
• hace - he/she makes
• Super Seven verbs
• hay - there is/there are
• es - he/she is is
• está en - he/she is located in 
• tiene - he/she has
• va a - he/she goes to
• quiere - he/she wants
• quiere ser - he/she wants to be
• le gusta - he/she likes

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
• Reread THIS paper from class today.  Make sure you understand what all of the questions are asking.

• Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, second semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish in January.  We'll add more each month.
• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor y pone su confianza en él.  Jeremías 17:7
• Audio Version (Coming next week)

• 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.
• January 8:  Assignment
• January 15: Assignment 
• January 22:  Assignment
• January 29:  Drawing Activity
• February 5:  Perro/Pato Assignment
• February 12:  Fred el aguacate
• February 19:  Fred el aguacate, parte 2
• February 26:  Question Practice

•  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!

4th Grade: March 4, 2020

This week we talked about an "Amigo del día" (Friend of the day).  Over the next weeks, we'll continue learning more about each other as we learn how to describe people, their likes, dislikes and wants.

Ask your student:

• Who was today's "Amigo del Día"?  What did you learn about him?  (C.M. was our friend of the day today!)  

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

• le gusta - he/she likes
• leer - to read
• pasar tiempo con familia - to spend time with family
• ir a la playa - to go to the beach
• practicar tae kwon do - to practice tae kwon do
• fútbol - soccer
• básquetbol - basketball
• patinar - to skate/rollerblade
• ir al parque - to go to the park
• mirar la tele - to watch TV
• hacer gimnasia - to do gymnastics
• volar en avión - to fly in an airplane
• montar a caballo - to ride a horse
• montar a bicicleta (bici) - to ride a bicycle (bike)
• los perros - the dogs
• los gatos - the cats
• viajar - to travel
• quiere - he/she wants
• un hámster - a hamster
• un acuario - an aquarium
• dinero - money
• un oso panda - a panda bear
• viajar en avión - to travel by airplane
• un caballo - a horse
• un perrito - a puppy
• la Fuerza Aérea - the Air Force
• una piscina - a pool
• tiene - he/she has
• ojos castaños - brown eyes
• ojos azules - blue eyes
• ojos azules-verdes - blue-green eyes
• ojos verdes - green eyes
• ojos grises - gray eyes
• pelo castaño - brown hair
• pelo rubio - blond hair
• pelo largo - long hair
• es - he/she is
• cristiano/cristiana - Christian
• amable - nice/kind
• musical - music
• toca - he/she plays (an instrument)
• ordenado - organized
• desordenado - unorganized/messy
• deportista - athletic
• la persona especial - the special person
• el poster - the poster

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!

• El Twist de los Ratoncitos (The Mouse's Twist...a fun song from Pedro's Family reunion)
• 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: 
• New Amigo del Dia Assignment

• Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, second semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish in January.  We'll add more each month.
• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor y pone su confianza en él.  Jeremías 17:7
• Audio Version (Coming next week)

• 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.
• January 8:  Assignment 
• January 15:  Assignment
• January 22:  Assignment 
• January 29:  Assignment
• February 5:  Assignment
• February 12:  Assignment
• February 19: Assignment
• February 26:  Assignment

•  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!

2nd and 3rd Grade: March 4, 2020

This week, we acted out the rest of the story "La Galleta Corre" (The Cookie Runs).  Next week, we'll get to read part two of the story.

Ask your student:

• Who were the actors in class this week?  What did they do?  (Everyone who didn't have a turn to act last week got to be an actor this week!) 

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

• el cerdo - the pig
• la vaca - the cow
• el caballo - the horse
• la oveja - the sheep
• la cabra - the goat
• el zorro - the fox
• la galleta - the cookie
• la abuela - the grandma
• el abuelo - the grandpa
• corre - he/she runs
• grita - he/she yells
• tengo - I have
• quiere - he/she wants
• hay - there is, there are
• tiene - he/she has
• es - he/she 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 
• El Coquí (The Coquí--a song about how the coquí sings at nighttime.  A lot of people in Puerto Rico consider the coquís their "lullaby.")

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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.

• Tengo una Mascota Song (YouTube Link)
• ¿Cómo te llamas? Song (YouTube Link)

1st Grade: March 4, 2020

Today in Spanish class, we read a story in Spanish.  It was a story everyone had heard before! 

Ask your student:

• Who was the estrellita in class today?  (We had two estrellitas and we "interviewed" both of them.) 
• Who are the Tres Osos?  (They're the three bears!  One student pointed out that "osos" sounds a lot like "ojos"--eyes--another word we learned this year.)

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

• los osos - the bears
• llega - arrives
• entra - enters
• da un paseo - he/she goes for a walk 
• abre la puerta - he/she opens the door
• la sopa - the soup 
• está caliente - it is hot
• está frío - it is cold
• quiere - he/she wants
• comer - to eat
• quiere comer - he/she wants to eat
• está enfermo - he is sick
• está enferma - she is sick
• tengo hambre - I am hungry
• tiene hambre - he/she is hungry

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!

• Da una vuelta en tu lugar (Turn around in your spot, YouTube link)
• Tin Tin (Traditional Christmas carol, YouTube link)
• Al Pavo, Pavito, Pavo (The Little Turkey, YouTube link)
• Yo soy un pavo (I am a Turkey, YouTube link)
• ¿Te gusta el helado de brócoli? (Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream?, YouTube link)
• Tiburón Bebé (Baby Shark, YouTube link)
• Pingüinos, A Bailar (Penguins, Dance! YouTube link)
• Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies (Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Feet, YouTube link) 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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.

Kindergarten: March 4, 2020

This week, we read a story about a grandma who had "muchos gatos" (many cats!)

Ask your student:

• Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
• What did the Grandma in the story do?  How did the story end?  (She had too many cats!  She gave them away to her friends.  At the end she had one cat left...but that cat had a surprise.  She had kittens!  The grandma ended the story with "muchos gatos" again!)

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

• le da - he/she gives to him or her
• se llama - he/she is called (his/her name is)
• tiene - he/she has
• tengo - I have 
• muchos - many/a lot
• gatos - cats
• Tengo muchos gatos!  - I have a lot of cats!
• azul - blue
• morado - purple
• anaranjado - orange
• amarillo - yellow
• rojo - red
• gris - gray 
• rosado - pink
• verde - green
• 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!

• Da una vuelta en tu lugar (Turn around in your spot, YouTube link)
• Bate, Bate, Chocolate (Hot chocolate song, YouTube link)
• Tiburón Bebé (Baby Shark, YouTube link)
• Bebé T-Rex (Baby T-Rex, YouTube link) 

Bible Verse
This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish.  

• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor.  Jeremías 17:7
• 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. 

• Familia Dedito (To practice family vocabulary) 
• Deditos Tiburones
• Deditos de Colores 
• 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. 

5th and 6th Grade: February 26, 2020

This week, we reviewed Fred's story with a reading based activity.

Ask your student:

• You read Fred's story in Spanish today.  How did it end? (Fred went to avocado jail and started a dancing club!) 

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

• el aguacate - the avocado
• le gusta comer - he likes to eat
• el cárcel - the jail
• puede bailar - he/she can dance
• el primo - the cousin
• tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
• puede - he/she can or "is able"
• puede nadar - he/she is able to swim
• hace - he/she makes
• Super Seven verbs
• hay - there is/there are
• es - he/she is is
• está en - he/she is located in 
• tiene - he/she has
• va a - he/she goes to
• quiere - he/she wants
• quiere ser - he/she wants to be
• le gusta - he/she likes

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
• Question Practice

• Bible Memory Verse (ongoing, second semester) This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Jeremiah 17.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 7 in Spanish in January.  We'll add more each month.
• Bendito quien que confía en el Señor y pone su confianza en él.  Jeremías 17:7
• Audio Version (Coming next week)

• 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.
• January 8:  Assignment
• January 15: Assignment 
• January 22:  Assignment
• January 29:  Drawing Activity
• February 5:  Perro/Pato Assignment
• February 12:  Fred el aguacate
• February 19:  Fred el aguacate, parte 2

•  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!