Thursday, April 24, 2014

4/5/6: April 23, 2014

In class today, we worked on wrapping up a few loose ends.  Students also filled in a map with the Spanish-speaking countries and capitals of South America.

Next week, we'll spend the entire class period ONLY speaking in Spanish!  We'll have plenty of songs, games, and activities set up with some Spanish-English vocabulary signs posted to help everyone be successful!

Ask your student:
  • How well do you think you knew the countries and capitals of South America?  (Students filled out a map in class today to earn some extra stickers!) 
Today's vocabulary
  • Review
Homework: 
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2/3: April 23, 2014

Today in class, we started our final unit.  We'll be talking about the Coquí of Puerto Rico.

Ask your student:
  • What is a coquí?  (It is a small frog.  They only live in Puerto Rico and they make a unique noise.  It sounds like they say "co-quí, co-quí.")

Today's Vocabulary
  • el coquí - the coqui, a small Puerto Rican frog
  • el animal - the animal 
  • salta - he/she jumps
  • canta - he/she sings
  • dice - he/she says
  • la rana - the frog
  • pequeño - small 
  • vive - he/she lives
Video of a coquí at night:



Homework:
  • Bible Verse:  Mark 12:30 
    • Ama al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con toda tu mente, y con todas tus fuerzas.  Marcos 12 versículo 30.
  • Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
    • As a challenge we tried playing THIS game as a class!
  • Sing along with our new song:  Yo tengo un amigo que me ama
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1st Grade: April 23, 2014

In class this week, started our final unit in class.  We'll be talking all about different forms of transportation.

Ask your student:
  • You talked about 4 forms of transportation in Spanish class (plane, train, boat, car)  Which one is your favorite?  (We'll add a few more to the list next week!)  
Today's vocabulary:
  • vamos - We go
  • iremos - We will go 
  • avión - airplane
  • bote - boat
  • tren - train 
  • auto/coche/carro - car
  • el cinturón - the (seat) belt
Homework:
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Kindergarten: April 23, 2014

Today in class, we started learning some new words for our final unit!  We'll be learning the names of a few common shapes in Spanish.  Students will be bringing home a book to share with you next week.

Ask your student:
  • You looked at a small book in Spanish class.  What was it about?  (We looked at a small book that featured lots of different shapes.  On each page, students had a specific shape that they were looking for!)
This week's vocabulary:
  • ¿Cuántos? - How many?
  • el círculo - the circle
  • el cuadrado - the square
  • el triángulo - the triangle
  • el rectángulo - the rectangle
Homework:
  • Sing along!  Alele, alelu, alelu, aleluya
  • Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
    • el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
    • es mi = is my = point to self 
    • pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
    • nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
    • me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.
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Thursday, April 17, 2014

4/5/6 Grade: April 16, 2014

In class today, we learned the how 5 de mayo celebrations are similar and different in the US and Mexico.

Ask your student:
  • What is the history of the 5 de mayo holiday?  (In Mexico, it's a national holiday.  Government officials organize speeches and in some places, they reenact the battle.  In the US, it's more of a cultural celebration.  Different community groups organize parties to celebrate Mexican-American culture.  People don't really mention the battle.) 
Today's vocabulary
  • celebran - they celebrate
  • organiza - he/she organizes
  • el gobierno - the government
  • la comunidad - the community
  • Fiesta Nacional - National Festival 
  • desfiles - parades 
  • comida - food
  • música - music
  • bailes - dances
  • El jarabe tapatío - The Mexican Hat Dance
Today in class, we watched a few videos of the Mexican Hat Dance.  You can re-watch them HERE.

Homework: 
  • 5 de mayo final assignment was handed out in class.  If you misplaced yours, you can print a new copy HERE.
    • Link for Mexican Tissue Paper Flowers:  HERE
  • Link to slide show from class.
  • Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!  NEW!!  HERE's a link to "reverse" version of the song!  
    • NEXT WEEK~APRIL 23 you will be able to fill out a map of South America to show just how many of these countries and capitals you know!  Do you want some extra practice?  Here are a few Quia games!
  • Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-6 are due by April 23.
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2/3: April 16, 2014

Today in class, we listened to the story of the Good Samaritan in Spanish.

Ask your student:
  • What does "No puedo ayudar" mean?  Why is that important in the story?  (It means "I can't help."  It's important because in the story two men refused to help the man who had been robbed.  Finally the Good Samaritan came and helped him.)
Today's vocabulary:
  • We reviewed all of our vocabulary from the past 3 weeks.  All of those words are used in this version of the story: 


Homework:
  • Bible Verse:  Mark 12:30 
    • Ama al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con toda tu mente, y con todas tus fuerzas.  Marcos 12 versículo 30.
  • Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
    • As a challenge we tried playing THIS game as a class!
  • Sing along with our new song:  Yo tengo un amigo que me ama
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1st Grade: April 16, 2014

In class this week, we continued talking about our families in Spanish.  Students also drew pictures of their families.

Ask your student:
  • Can you show me the picture you drew in class?  (On the front side, students drew and labeled their immediate families.  On the backs, they had space for extended family members.  Not everyone was able to finish in class.)  
Today's vocabulary:
  • Review
Homework:
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Kindergarten: April 16, 2014

Today in class, we learned one last traditional rhyme!

Ask your student:
  • You learned a new song/rhyme in Spanish class today.  What song is it like in English?  (It's like the  "Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?" chant.)
This week's vocabulary:
  • Ana come pan en la casa de San Juan
    • come - he/she eats
    • pan - bread
    • la casa - the house
    • San Juan - St. John
    • ¿Quién yo? - Who me?
    • ¡Sí, tú! - Yes, you!
    • Yo no soy. - It wasn't me.
    • Entonces, ¿quién? - Then, who?
  • Sing Along HERE
Homework:
  • Watch our other songs and practice the actions!  5 Ratoncitos, Chocolate, Chocolate (jumping game), Los Pollitos, Un Elefante.
  • Sing along!  Alele, alelu, alelu, aleluya
  • Practice our Bible verse and actions:  Psalm 23:1  (Click verse for Audio). 
    • el Señor = the Lord = point up to heaven
    • es mi = is my = point to self 
    • pastor = shepherd = pretend to hold a staff in one hand, put other hand by forehead as if you're looking out over a field of sheep. 
    • nada = nothing = wave hands palms facing down
    • me falta = is lacking to me = place hands at side, palms facing upward.
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4/5/6: El Jarabe Tapatío~The Mexican Hat Dance

This is one of the most well known traditional Mexican dances.  It is often performed at fiestas not only in Mexico, but also in the US!




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Thursday, March 27, 2014

4/5/6 Grade: March 26, 2014

In class today, we learned the history of the 5 de mayo holiday.

Ask your student:
  • What is the history of the 5 de mayo holiday?  (The ruler of France, Napoleon III, wasn't too concerned about getting his money back, he really wanted to rule over Mexico.  The French army thought it would be easy to attack and take over Mexico.  On May 5, 1862, the French army attacked the Mexicans in Puebla, Mexico.  Even though Franc had 8,000 soldiers and Mexico only had 4,000, the Mexicans still won the battle.  It was the first time that France lost a battle in 50 years!  However, even though France lost the battle, they did end up winning the war and ruling Mexico for 5 years.) 
Today's vocabulary (many words are review words)
  • luego - later
  • ganó - he/she won
  • perdió - he/she lost
  • reinaba - he/she reigned
  • el dinero - the money 
  • pagar - to pay
  • la batalla - the battle
  • tengo - I have
  • tenía - he/she/I had
  • necesitaba - he/she/I needed
  • participaron - they participated
  • celebran - they celebrate
  • quería - he/she wanted
  • cincuenta años - fifty years
  • ganaban - they always won
  • sorprendieron - they surprised 

Homework: 
  • Quia Practice and Assignment (links working by late Thursday afternoon)
  • Link to slide show from class.
  • Sing along the South America Countries and Capitals Rap!  (Click HERE, if that link doesn't work, here's the LINK to the song on YouTube)  Make it your goal to know all of the countries and capitals by April 16!  NEW!!  HERE's a link to "reverse" version of the song!  
  • Second semester Bible verse.  Verses 1-3 are due on Feb 19.  Keep working on verses 1-3 if you haven't learned them yet, but also start working on verse 4, too!  Verse 4 is due by March 12, and verses 1-6 are due by April 23.
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2/3 Grade: March 26, 2014

Today in class, we continued learning words for a Bible story in Spanish!  Students worked in small groups to write their own stories using our vocabulary words.

Ask your student:
  • A few weeks ago you learned that "camina" means he/she walks.  What other word means "walks" in Spanish?  ("Anda" also means he/she walks.  We talked about how even in English, we sometimes have two words for the same thing.)
Today's vocabulary:
  • el camino - the path, the road
  • camina - he/she walks
  • ayuda - he/she helps
  • ¡Ayúdame! - Help me!
  • dijo - he/she said
  • puedo - I can
  • regresaré - I will return
  • pronto - soon
  • ¿Quién? - Who?
  • se fue - he/she left
  • el hombre - the man
    • Be careful!  In class we talked about the fact that "el hombre" looks like two other Spanish words we've learned!  el hombro - the shoulder, and el hambre - the hunger/hungry
  • anda - walks 
  • venga - come here!
  • venía - he/she was coming

Homework:
  • Bible Verse.  A lot students tried to say the verse today, but they need just a little more practice!  Try to be ready to say the verse for me by March 5.  Click on the audio version to hear the verse as you practice:  Philippians 4:13 (Audio Version)
  • New Bible Verse:  Mark 12:30 (Audio coming soon)
    • Ama al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma, con toda tu mente, y con todas tus fuerzas.  Marcos 12 versículo 30.
  • Practice the numbers Spanish numbers from 0-60 with these games!
  • Sing along with our new song:  Yo tengo un amigo que me ama
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1st Grade: March 26, 2014

In class this week, we continued talking about our families in Spanish!

Ask your student:
  • Do you remember the difference between "tío" and "tía"?  ("Tío" is uncle and "tía" is aunt.)  
Today's vocabulary:
  • la mamá - the mom
  • el papá - the dad
  • el hermano - the brother
  • la hermana - the sister
  • el bebé - the boy baby
  • la bebé - the girl baby
  • yo - I/me
  • la familia - the family
  • el abuelo - the grandpa
  • la abuela - the grandma
  • el gato - the cat
  • el perro - the dog
  • el tío - the uncle
  • la tía - the aunt
  • el primo - the boy cousin
  • la prima - the girl cousin
  • los primos - the cousins
Homework:
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