Wednesday, January 29, 2020

5th and 6th Grade: January 29, 2020

This week, we read a story about Alberto's friend, Bertita.

Ask your student:
  • What do you remember about Bertita's story? (She was a normal cow, but she had a problem.  She lived in Wisconsin, but she wanted to live in Hawaii.  She didn't have a car and she couldn't walk to Hawaii, so Alberto made her an origami boat to go to Hawaii.)
    Vocabulary:
    Words in bold are new this week, others are review
    • vive - he/she lives
    • quiere vivir en - he/she wants to live in
    • un auto - a car
    • no puede caminar - he/she can't walk
    • un barco - a boat
    • el zorro - the fox
    • el superhéroe - the superhero 
    • tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
    • puede - he/she can or "is able"
      • puede hacer - he/she is able to make
    • hace - he/she makes
    • firma - he/she signs
    • 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
        • Drawing Activity from class (click on the link if you need to download/print a new copy).
        • (From last week)Assignment (You have two weeks to complete this--due Feb 5)
    • 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.
      •  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: January 29, 2020

      This week we returned to talking 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?  (S.P. 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
      • 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
      • tiene - he/she has
        • ojos castaños - brown eyes
        • ojos azules - blue eyes
        • ojos azules-verdes - blue-green 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)
      • 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:
      • 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.
      •  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: January 29, 2020

      This week, we went back to our Snowman unit.  Students did a great job listening and coloring our vocabulary sheet.  We also played a game with our new vocabulary.

      Ask your student:
      • Can you show me your vocabulary sheet from Spanish?  How did you decide how to color it?  (Señora Brouwer gave directions all in Spanish!)
      Vocabulary:
      Words in bold are new this week, others are review
      • el gorro - the hat
      • los brazos - the arms
      • el botón - the button
      • los guantes - the gloves (also used to refer to mittens in Spanish speaking countries)
      • la zanahoria - the carrot
      • Review all colors
      • 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.
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      1st Grade: January 29, 2020

      Today in Spanish class, students were incredibly patient with our projector that kept turning off!  We read a story about Enzo's friend, Rosita, and we played a potato guessing game.

      Ask your student:
      • Who was the estrellita in class today?  (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 guessing game in Spanish class today?  (Señora Brouwer put up 15 pictures of different potatoes and she would describe one in Spanish...some had eyes, some had ears, some had arms, etc...  Students did a great job listening to the description and choosing the right one!)  
      Vocabulary:
      Words in bold are new this week, others are review
      • los ojos - the eyes
      • los brazos - the arms
      • los pies - the feet
      • las orejas - the ears
      • la boca - the mouth 
      • la nariz - the nose
      • el sombrero - the hat
      • le pone - he/she puts on 
      • le gusta - he/she likes
      • me gusta - I like
      • es - he/she/it is
      • tiene - he/she/it has
      • quiere - he/she wants
      • hay - there is/there are 
        • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
      • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
      • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?


      Song of the Week
      Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

      Bible Verse
      This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing 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.
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      Kindergarten: January 29, 2020

      This week, we continued our "Chocolate" unit.

      Ask your student:
      • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
      • What did you do every time Señora Brouwer read the word "Chocolate" in the story?  (We would stand up and sing the "Uno, dos, tres" Chocolate song.)   
      Vocabulary
      Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
      • el chocolate - the chocolate (also refers to hot chocolate you drink)
      • está caliente - it is hot
      • está frío - it is cold
      • está perfecto - it is perfect
      • prueba - he/she tries/tastes
        Song of the Week
        Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

          Bible Verse
          This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing 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) 
            • 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, January 22, 2020

            5th and 6th Grade: January 22, 2020

            This week, we were able to hear the story that the 4th grade class created about their character.

            Ask your student:
            • What do you remember about Alberto's story? (He had a problem.  He didn't want to be a cow.  He wanted to be a dragon.  He was good at origami.  He made a lot of origami dragons.  He signed his name "El Dragón."  He became rich and famous.  A silly story, but it's one we can tell using only Spanish and it focuses on the Super Seven verbs.)
            Ask your student:
            • What do you remember about Zara's story? (Zara is a fox who has a secret portal to Mars.  A superhero discovers the portal and is afraid of it.  Zara is afraid of the superhero.  She goes to Mars.  A silly story, but one that lets us get a lot of practice with Super 7 Verbs.)
              Vocabulary:
              Words in bold are new this week, others are review
              • el zorro - the fox
              • el superhéroe - the superhero 
              • tiene miedo - he/she is afraid 
              • puede - he/she can or "is able"
                • puede hacer - he/she is able to make
              • hace - he/she makes
              • firma - he/she signs
              • 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
                  • Assignment (You have two weeks to complete this--due Feb 5)
              • 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.
              •  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: January 22, 2020

              This week, we were able to listen to the story that the 5th/6th grade class wrote about their character.

              Ask your student:
              • What do you remember about Alberto's story? (He was a cow who had a problem.  He didn't want to be a cow.  He wanted to be a dragon.  He made a lot of origami dragons and signed his name "El Dragón."  A silly story, but it's one we can tell using only Spanish and it focuses on the Super Seven verbs.)
                Vocabulary:
                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                • firma - he/she signs his/her name
                • hace - he/she makes
                • Marte - Mars
                • descubre - discovers
                • tiene miedo - he/she is scared
                • puede hablar - he/she is able to speak
                • 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
                  • 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!
                • 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: 
                    • Assignment (You have an additional week--due February 5)
                • 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.
                •  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: January 22, 2020

                This week, we took a break from our snowman unit.  Our second and third grade students had the chance to learn about two silly characters today. They got to "meet" the characters that our 4th and 5th/6th grade classes created over the last few weeks.  Then, they got to vote for their favorite character.

                Ask your student:
                • Who were the two characters in Spanish class?  What were their problems?  (Alberto the cow didn't want to be a cow.  He wanted to be a dragon. Zara the fox had a secret portal to Mars.  We listened to these stories completely in Spanish!)
                Vocabulary:
                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                • hace - he/she makes
                • firma - he/she signs his/her name
                • tiene miedo - he/she is afraid
                • el gorro - the hat
                • los brazos - the arms
                • el botón - the button
                • los guantes - the gloves (also used to refer to mittens in Spanish speaking countries)
                • la zanahoria - the carrot
                • Review all colors
                • 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.
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                1st Grade: January 22, 2020

                Today in Spanish class, we continued talking about a potato named Enzo and the problems that he has.

                Ask your student:
                • Who was the estrellita in class today?  (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. ) 
                • Can you show me the Enzo you drew in class today?  (Everyone drew their own Enzo in class today.  Everyone also told me something about Enzo in Spanish.)  
                Vocabulary:
                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                • los ojos - the eyes
                • los brazos - the arms
                • los pies - the feet
                • las orejas - the ears
                • la boca - the mouth 
                • la nariz - the nose
                • el sombrero - the hat
                • le pone - he/she puts on 
                • le gusta - he/she likes
                • me gusta - I like
                • es - he/she/it is
                • tiene - he/she/it has
                • quiere - he/she wants
                • hay - there is/there are 
                  • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
                • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
                • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?


                Song of the Week
                Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

                Bible Verse
                This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing 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.
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                Kindergarten: January 22, 2020

                This week, we continued our "Chocolate" unit.

                Ask your student:
                • Who was the "estrellita" today?  (We're working our way through second turns.)
                • What was the story about in Spanish class?  (A girl, Carlota, has hot chocolate with her grandparents.  Her grandpa has a big cup.  His chocolate is hot.  Her grandma has a medium sized cup.  Her chocolate is cold.  Carlota's cup is small.  Her chocolate is perfect.)   
                Vocabulary
                Words in bold are new this week, others are review.
                • el chocolate - the chocolate (also refers to hot chocolate you drink)
                • está caliente - it is hot
                • está frío - it is cold
                • está perfecto - it is perfect
                • prueba - he/she tries/tastes
                  Song of the Week
                  Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

                    Bible Verse
                    This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing 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) 
                    • 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, January 15, 2020

                    5th and 6th Grade: January 15, 2020

                    This week, we continued the story of Alberto la Vaca (cow)!  Next week, we'll get to meet the character created by the 4th grade class!

                    Ask your student:
                    • What do you remember about Alberto's story? (He had a problem.  He didn't want to be a cow.  He wanted to be a dragon.  He was good at origami.  He made a lot of origami dragons.  He signed his name "El Dragón."  He became rich and famous.  A silly story, but it's one we can tell using only Spanish and it focuses on the Super Seven verbs.)
                    Ask your student:
                    • What do you remember about your class character? (We created a character that is a cow!  The cow is named Alberto and is microscopic, purple, red, and green.)
                      Vocabulary:
                      Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                      • puede - he/she can or "is able"
                        • puede hacer - he/she is able to make
                      • hace - he/she makes
                      • firma - he/she signs
                      • 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
                      • 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.  (Second semester verse coming soon)
                        • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
                        • Audio Version   
                        • VERSION WITH VERSE 5:  Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Que su amabilidad sea evidente a todos.  El Señor está cerca.  Filipenses 4:4-5
                      • 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 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: January 15, 2020

                      This week, we continued the story of Zara the Zorro (fox)!  Next week, we'll get to meet the character created by the 5th/6th grade class!

                      Ask your student:
                      • What do you remember about Zara's story? (Her secret was that she had a portal to Mars.  A superhero discovered the portal and was afraid.  In the end Zara went to Mars.  A silly story, but it's one we can tell using only Spanish and it focuses on the Super Seven verbs.)
                        Vocabulary:
                        Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                        • Marte - Mars
                        • descubre - discovers
                        • tiene miedo - he/she is scared
                        • puede hablar - he/she is able to speak
                        • 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
                          • 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!
                        • 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:
                        • 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. (Second semester verse coming soon)
                          • 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: January 15, 2020

                        This week, we continued talking about silly snowmen in Spanish class!  We began by practicing numbers and counting buttons on snowmen, then we played a snowman guessing game.

                        Ask your student:
                        • What was the snowman guessing game you played in class?  (There were 15 snowmen on the screen.  Each one was unique.  Señora Brouwer described a snowman in Spanish, and students had to guess which one it was!  We also reversed the game and let students ask questions to try to discover which snowman it was.  We had a lot of fun speaking Spanish!)
                        Vocabulary:
                        Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                        • el gorro - the hat
                        • los brazos - the arms
                        • el botón - the button
                        • los guantes - the gloves (also used to refer to mittens in Spanish speaking countries)
                        • la zanahoria - the carrot
                        • Review all colors
                        • 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 Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second Semester verse coming soon!)
                        • 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: January 15, 2020

                        Today in Spanish class, we continued talking about a potato named Enzo and the problems that he has.

                        Ask your student:
                        • Who was the estrellita in class today?  (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 did you get to draw for Enzo today?  (We took turns drawing Enzo today.  Everyone helped him out!)  
                        Vocabulary:
                        Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                        • los ojos - the eyes
                        • los brazos - the arms
                        • los pies - the feet
                        • las orejas - the ears
                        • la boca - the mouth 
                        • la nariz - the nose
                        • el sombrero - the hat
                        • le pone - he/she puts on 
                        • le gusta - he/she likes
                        • me gusta - I like
                        • es - he/she/it is
                        • tiene - he/she/it has
                        • quiere - he/she wants
                        • hay - there is/there are 
                          • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
                        • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
                        • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?


                        Song of the Week
                        Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

                        Bible Verse
                        This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second semester verse coming soon)
                        • 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: January 15, 2020

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

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

                            Bible Verse
                            This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second semester verse coming soon!)
                            • 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, January 8, 2020

                            5th and 6th Grade: January 8, 2020

                            This week, we started a fun challenge!  Using only our imaginations and lots of Spanish, we began creating a "character."  The class created quite a character!  Next week, we'll add more details and create a story for our character.

                            Ask your student:
                            • What do you remember about your class character? (We created a character that is a cow!  The cow is named Alberto and is microscopic, purple, red, and green.)
                              Vocabulary:
                              Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                              • 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
                                • 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:
                              • 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.  (Second semester verse coming soon)
                                • Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Filipenses 4:4
                                • Audio Version   
                                • VERSION WITH VERSE 5:  Alégrense siempre en el Señor.  Insisto: alégrense.  Que su amabilidad sea evidente a todos.  El Señor está cerca.  Filipenses 4:4-5
                              • 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.
                                • Assignment will be added here.
                              •  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: January 8, 2020

                              This week, we started a fun challenge!  Using only our imaginations and lots of Spanish, we began creating a "character."  The class created quite a character!  Next week, we'll add more details and create a story for our character.

                              Ask your student:
                              • What do you remember about your class character? (We created a character that is a fox!  The fox is named Zara and is microscopic, kind, and smart.)
                                Vocabulary:
                                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                                • 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
                                  • 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!
                                • 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:
                                • 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. (Second semester verse coming soon)
                                  • 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.
                                  • Assignments will be added...
                                •  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: January 8, 2020

                                This week, we started a new unit!  We began by talking about buttons and in the end, students had figured out that we'll be talking about a snowman over the next few weeks!

                                Ask your student:
                                • What role did you play in "Las Posadas"?  (Everyone had a role!  We had María, José, un ángel, "inn keepers", and singers)
                                Vocabulary:
                                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                                • el botón - the button
                                • los guantes - the gloves (also used to refer to mittens in Spanish speaking countries)
                                • la zanahoria - the carrot
                                • Review all colors
                                • 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 Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second Semester verse coming soon!)
                                • 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: January 8, 2020

                                Today in Spanish class, we began a new unit.  We'll be learning all about a potato named Enzo and the problems that he has.

                                Ask your student:
                                • Who was the estrellita in class today?  (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. ) 
                                • Who is Enzo?  What problem does he have?  How did you help him?  (Enzo is a potato who doesn't have anything.  We helped him out by drawing eyes, arms, ears...)  
                                Vocabulary:
                                Words in bold are new this week, others are review
                                • los ojos - the eyes
                                • los brazos - the arms
                                • los pies - the feet
                                • las orejas - the ears
                                • la boca - the mouth 
                                • la nariz - the nose
                                • el sombrero - the hat
                                • le pone - he/she puts on 
                                • le gusta - he/she likes
                                • me gusta - I like
                                • es - he/she/it is
                                • tiene - he/she/it has
                                • quiere - he/she wants
                                • hay - there is/there are 
                                  • no hay - there isn't/there aren't 
                                • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
                                • ¿Cuántos hay? - How many are there?


                                Song of the Week
                                Each week, we'll listen to and sing along with a fun song in Spanish.  It's a fun way to get us all up and moving while learning more!  If possible, I'll post a link to the song here so you can listen at home as well!

                                Bible Verse
                                This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second semester verse coming soon)
                                • 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: January 8, 2020

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

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

                                  Bible Verse
                                  This semester, our (HC)2 group will be memorizing a passage from Philippians 4.  In Spanish class, we will also be memorizing verse 4 in Spanish.  (Second semester verse coming soon!)
                                  • 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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