Teach & Learn Spanish

Description

Teach & Learn Spanish is a dynamic, colorful, engaging way to introduce students to Spanish. Monthly units come in a spiral-bound book format with an attached CD. The program appeals to a variety of learners using high quality, colorful visual aids, songs, chants, games, role plays, and a variety of fun activities for children ages 3 to 8 years old.

With the audio CD and activities, lessons will take between 15 and 30 minutes. Once a week is sufficient, but the more repetition the better for students’ retention (2-3 times per week is ideal). An easy-to-follow lesson plan pulls it all together. Perfect for a group or co-op, enrichment class, or even the classroom. Homeschooling parents will love the pre-planned organization and ease of presentation as well.

Purchase units monthly, by semester, or for the full year.

Many of the basics will be repeated in every lesson, such as greetings, counting, days, etc.

Here are some lesson highlights (including the number of activities at the end):

Jan: Class rules; exclamations; snow; Frosty the Snowman; numbers 1-40; weather; “Happy Birthday.” 19 activities total.

Feb: Hearts; mail; exercise; jobs; puppet show; months; Valentines; Macarena dance; colors. 14 activities total.

Mar: Look for gold; rainbow; St. Patrick song; days; alphabet; spell your name; household. 23 activities total.

Apr: Compliments; April Fools; colors; Easter egg hunt; clothing; insects. 17 activities total.

May: Cinco de Mayo; party; pinata; hat dance; Mothers’ Day; “If You’re Happy...”; “where is?” 14 activities total.

Jun: Fathers’ Day; fruit song; likes/dislikes; park; charades; calendar. 14 activities total.

Jul: Fourth of July; BINGO song; play bingo; flowers; bubbles; picnic. 16 activities total.

Aug: “Where is Thumbkin?” song; fingers; swimming; beach; animals; animal sounds. 17 activities total.

Sep: “My name is”; attendance; “how are you?”; Wheels on the Bus. 18 activities total.

Oct: Halloween; play bingo; trick or treat game; Itsy Bitsy Spider; family; “who is?” 15 activities total.

Nov: Follow directions; counting turkey feathers; table setting; “do you like (foods)?” 18 activities total.

Dec: Christmas tree; presents; winter clothes; put on/take off; wash hands; memory game. 13 activities total.

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.