Song School Spanish is a well-constructed, easy-to-use,
and FUN introduction to learning Spanish with 2 levels for students from kindergarten
to 3rd grade. Lessons engage learners with songs, enjoyable vocabulary,
illustrations, handwriting practice, simple grammar, stories, games, and
engaging activities.
Song School Spanish 1 has
30 weekly lessons with 42 corresponding songs & chants with the Student
Text. Students learn over 100 useful vocabulary words. Topics include
greetings, friends, family, house, manners, animals, colors, numbers, body,
food, and weather. Here is our complete package.
Song School Spanish 2 reviews
vocabulary from Spanish 1, adds new vocabulary words, and begins a light
introduction to grammar. This all helps to further your learner’s
conversational skills! Here is our complete package.
The words to each song are printed
both in the Student Edition and the Teacher’s Edition.
Songs include a mix of
Spanish and English. You’ll recognize some familiar children’s tunes, such
as “Where is Thumbkin?” and “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” A
digital version of just
the songs is available without the student book.
The Student Edition is
a consumable worktext and includes the songs accessed digitally (newer version).
The Teacher Edition is
identical to the Student Edition (no songs) with answers filled in and teacher’s
notes inserted as shaded boxes.
Instructional Videos for
each course contain ten-minute episodes—one for each lesson in the book
covering new material. These are available as DVDs now and will
eventually be available digitally. Each episode features vocabulary practice,
grammar lessons, and coverage of derivatives. Your student can listen to a
native Spanish speaker, which is wonderful for their pronunciation, a lovely
lady who is smiley and encouraging. She speaks clearly and slowly with pauses
for your child to repeat the words.
Spanish Amigo Match Flashcard
Game adds vocabulary practice in a fun, hands-on way. With over 200
cards, use this set to play the suggested games like Memory or Go
Fish, or simply as traditional flashcards.
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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.
