Spanish for Children Primer A Student Edition

SKU
057546
ISBN
9781600517167
Grade 3-AD
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.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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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.
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Everything you need is included.
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Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Product Overview

  • Spanish is not just something to learn—it is a language to experience!
  • Spanish proverbs are taught throughout to inspire good and upstanding character
  • The Student Edition is consumable and non-reproducible—students work directly in their text
  • Scheduling, guidance, answers, and digital access are all found in the Teacher’s Edition

Description

Learn Spanish alongside the Cooper kids, Greta and Jake. The Spanish for Children Primer A Revised Edition from Classical Academic Press is a fresh approach to their elementary Spanish program. In this first installment, there are 3 units, totaling 15 chapters with an intended schedule of 2 weeks per chapter. The narrative, and some lesson work, are presented in graphic novel form, providing engagement and enjoyment for students as they learn, read, speak, and practice their Spanish. Practicing their Spanish takes many different avenues in the program. There is reading the graphic-novel story strip; playing the suggested games and activities (instructions are found in the digital files); dedicated grammar lessons to explain vocabulary and usage; listening exercises through digital audio files; translations and comprehension work; and brief writing assignments.

Throughout the student book, Greta, Jake, Abuela, other friends, and author Julia appear with helpful guidance, explanations, and encouragement in the margins. The student book is now presented in a colorful, engaging, and user-friendly format that makes learning Spanish easy and fun—even with a more Spanish-immersion type program. Each of the three (3) units ends with a review and Field Notes—a section that brings in enriching cultural information. Several appendices in the back provide grammatical help, pronunciation guidance, maxims, and everyday vocabulary words. Included at the back is a thorough and informative glossary of all the vocabulary words used in Primer A.  Answers to all student work are found in the Teacher’s Edition along with access to the digital and audio components. 256 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca

Publisher's Description of Spanish for Children Primer A Student Edition

As technology and travel shrink our world and introduce us to new neighbors, learning Spanish opens the door to meaningful conversations and lasting friendships. This vibrant, conversational textbook brings Spanish to life through an engaging story illustrated in graphic novel style. Students follow two families who become new neighbors, stepping into their story as it unfolds lesson by lesson. These memorable characters appear throughout the book, guiding students along and modeling authentic language in context. Spanish is no longer just a subject to study—it's a language to experience.

The first of three books in a full-color revised edition of the Spanish for Children series, Primer A includes

  • 12 instructional chapters, each designed to be taught over a 2-week period
  • 3 unit review chapters, with creative exercises designed to reinforce retention
  • 3 cultural interim chapters, written in the form of field notes from the author's travels through Spanish-speaking countries, giving students a taste of linguistic, artistic, and cultural history
  • 6 helpful appendices, including a pronunciation guide and a glossary

Clear, thorough grammar instruction in English lays a strong foundation, while carefully structured memory work—grammar maxims, verb conjugations, essential vocabulary, and Spanish proverbs—builds lasting mastery. The practice pages provide a range of exercises and Spanish-only activities that help students move from identifying vocabulary to understanding the grammatical principles that guide its usage, and from learning listening skills to practicing speaking and writing skills.

Spanish for Children Primer A Revised Edition equips students not only with practical language skills, but also with the joy of meaningful communication and the goodwill that grows from understanding another culture.

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Product Format:Paperback Book
Grades:3-AD
Brand:Classical Academic Press
ISBN:9781600517167
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.6875
Weight in Pounds:1.75
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