Spanish Student Book with Music CD

SKU
071390
Grade K-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.
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
$45.00
Description
The Risas y Sonrisas Student Book is the main book for the course, a required item that includes a full color student lesson book with the interactive CD-ROM and the conversation skits DVD.
Publisher's Description of Spanish Student Book with Music CD

The textbook is divided into 8 chapters, each of which contains 4-5 vocabulary themes. Each vocabulary theme is introduced with illustrations (mini- poster) and a song. Students can follow along by looking at the illustrated vocabulary page in the textbook, or by reading the lyrics. Each theme also includes a set of commonly used Q&A that relate to the vocabulary. A skit for roleplaying is presented at the end to reinforce the Q&A and vocabulary acquired throughout the chapter. A cultural point closes the chapter.

Pronunciation, simple grammar concepts, speaking in the present, past and future, or using the verb "to be" can be introduced to children only when using creative visuals and color-coding words that make it easy for children or even adults to easily understand with Risas y Sonrisas.

Category Description for Risas Y Sonrisas

This is a 4-semester elementary Spanish course that is multi-media and multi-sensory. It includes songs, flashcards, domino set, picture cards, passports for vocabulary, games, skits, video, writing, maps, and even American Sign Language! The goal is to create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for kids to learn Spanish. The materials are colorful and can be used with multiple children, but each will need their own workbook.

With so many components, it is important to have a clear teacher guide to follow. The homeschool instructor manual is only available in the program kit. It begins with an explanation of the format and how it appeals to the whole brain, accommodating various learning styles, and addresses multiple intelligences. Essential pronunciation and reading skills are introduced from the start.

It then goes over the materials for the course: flashcard sets, reproducible blackline masters, songs, vocabulary, Q&A, readers theater (skits,) writing journal, assessment, helpful hints, and games (primary and secondary). The contents of the workbooks are outlined in 4 modules and then the instructor manual goes into the lesson plans, which are quite detailed and specific. One workbook (module) per semester, meeting twice a week for one hour.

Module 1: pronunciation, #1-10, colors, shapes, greetings, emotions, olympo y ana, body, directions, #11-100, and questions.

Module 2: family, opposites, adjectives, #100 and up, wild animals, school, days of the week, months, seasons, weather and holidays.

Module 3: verbs, personal pronouns, present/past/future tense, food, table settings, time, house, and building picture sentences.

Module 4: places, ser, estar, occupations, tener, clothing, farm animals, and building picture sentences. Each module will take about 20 hours to cover.

Student workbooks are now available in the ALL-IN-ONE Activity Workbook (021023). With the all-in-one workbook, comes a colorful, laminated cognate card with 163 easy Spanish words. Both the all-in-one and the separate activity workbooks are black and white and consumable (may not be reproduced). These are for students in Grades 3-5; younger students can learn without having to write. The Student Book is a required item that includes a full-color student text. This is available with a music CD or without one.

So, what is included in the Spanish Homeschool Program? Everything! The instructor manual, 1 year of online program access (which now holds the songs, games, skits, teacher administration tools and more), student book (no discs), the 4 workbooks, a cognates picture card set and folder, dominoes, Bingo Set and mini¬¬- verb conjugation card set. Multiple parts, however, means a fair amount of prep for the parent or teacher each lesson. As long as you keep the materials organized and follow the lesson plans, you will be good to go. Sticking to the plans of twice a week makes it doable, and the fun and games that are integrated into your Spanish lessons will keep kids engaged! ~ Sara

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:SpanishforKids.com
Grades:K-AD
Length in Inches:11.25
Width in Inches:8.75
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:1.8
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