La Clase Divertida Level I Curriculum Kit (with online video)

SKU
022395
Grade K-8
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$120.00
Description
Features the Level 1 kit with the teacher manual, workbooks, and craft supplies with a code inside the teacher book to access the video/audio content online rather than on DVD/CD.

Here are some highlights from the various levels. LEVEL 1: names, vowels, Mexican flag craft, colors, fried plantains, alphabet, puppet stories, map of Mexico, galletas de boda, body parts, yarn craft, counting to 10, quesadillas, question words, animals, tissue paper flower, fried ice cream, pinata, and family members. It all comes in a black, canvas zippered bag. 
Publisher's Description of La Clase Divertida Level I Curriculum Kit (with online video)

The La Clase Divertida Level 1 Educator's set includes: Educator's Manual, two sets of Student Workbooks, two sets of worksheets, two sets of seven cultural arts activities, including a Piñata!, and online access to video and audio content. The Level 1 set is the first level of a three level Spanish Language Instruction series.

Language topics covered: vowels, alphabet, family members, numbers 1-20, greetings, conversation, domestic animals, body parts, days of the week, and colors. We also feature a Hispanic Country in each kit. Level 1 culturally features Mexico. There are (4) Mexican Food Cooking segments, six songs including a Christmas Posada, four historical stories told by Tuqui the Toucan, seven different cultural arts activities, and a map study of Mexico.

Category Description for La Clase Divertida

Whenever someone asks for "fun" Spanish, I steer them to La Clase Divertida. The video lessons, songs, craft projects, use of Spanish names and cultural/geographic content makes for an action-packed lesson for parents/teachers to do with their students. Yes, you will be doing Spanish together. No, you don't have to know Spanish. Not crafty? It's ok, the videos teach the art projects. This is a program you can do. Your kids will look forward to their Spanish lessons every week!

Each level includes DVD(s) with all 15 lessons being taught by Senor Gamache, an audio CD with pronunciation practice and songs, teacher's manual, 2 consumable student workbooks, and craft supplies for two students.

NEW FOR 2023: You can purchase the Level 1-3 kits with the same teacher manual, workbooks, and craft supplies with a code inside the teacher book to access the video/audio content online rather than on DVD/CD.

The teacher manual suggests how to do a little bit of Spanish every day, spending 10 days with the content from one lesson. It sounds like a lot, but it is very simple to do and the repetition is then your scripted Spanish practice for the day. The student workbooks have exercises that reinforce the material learned in the video lessons, and there are flashcards to cut out and use for your practice time too. There is a cooking project in each lesson that you will have to get supplies for, but these items should be in most grocery stores. As the teacher, read the lesson and gather any materials you need for your lesson beforehand. There is some Christian content in each level, though I would not call it an overtly Biblical curriculum.

Here are some highlights from the various levels. LEVEL 1: (1 DVD) names, vowels, Mexican flag craft, colors, fried plantains, alphabet, puppet stories, map of Mexico, galletas de boda, body parts, yarn craft, counting to 10, quesadillas, question words, animals, tissue paper flower, fried ice cream, pinata, and family members. It all comes in a black, canvas zippered bag. LEVEL 2: (2 DVDs) map of Spain, Spanish coat of arms, puppet story of Don Quixote, spelling names, review numbers, telling time, make gazpacho, seasons, months, birthdays, make castanets, weather, holidays, make paella, Columbus/Queen Isabella/King Ferdinand, ordinal numbers, las torrijas, decorate tiles, animals, restaurant, fan craft, make a pinata and a flan. It all comes in a nice, red zipper bag. LEVEL 3: (includes 3 DVDs and a Spanish/English dictionary) formal/informal, regular verbs, house vocabulary, dialogue to memorize, numbers to 1000, pottery craft, more conversation, noun/adjective agreement, Central America map/flags, pastel de tres leches, Caribbean countries, cooking plantains, Panama Canal, mola craft, Cuban sandwich, friendship bracelet, baseball, drinks, guitar, and make a pinata. It all comes in a blue canvas zipper bag.

Extra student packs include all consumable materials needed for one extra student. You will want each child to have their own supplies for sure; sharing would not be a fun experience. There is a workbook, any additional activity pages and craft supplies to make all crafts in that level. You can also choose these materials with an additional audio CD, which is a great option for a classroom or co-op group so that students can practice at home between instructional times. ~Sara

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Product Format:Other
Brand:La Clase Divertida
Grades:K-8
Length in Inches:9
Width in Inches:11.25
Height in Inches:1.5
Weight in Pounds:1.55
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