¡Feliz Primavera!
Brief Spanish Update for
April 2012
La Clase de Kindergarten
The Kindergarteners had an amazing performance singing a song about la primavera (the spring) for the cultural parade in April. The song they sang was called, “Somos Como las Flores” (Each of us is a Flower). They seemed very excited to present this song to their families. They also learned new vocabulary related to what they see in the spring, such as: Veo flores, lluvia, arcoiris, animales bebés, etc. (I see flowers, rain, rainbows, baby animals, etc.). They are also learning new vocabulary related to food. They created a poster related to the food to take home for practice.
The Kindergarteners had an amazing performance singing a song about la primavera (the spring) for the cultural parade in April. The song they sang was called, “Somos Como las Flores” (Each of us is a Flower). They seemed very excited to present this song to their families. They also learned new vocabulary related to what they see in the spring, such as: Veo flores, lluvia, arcoiris, animales bebés, etc. (I see flowers, rain, rainbows, baby animals, etc.). They are also learning new vocabulary related to food. They created a poster related to the food to take home for practice.
La Clase de Primer Grado
The First Grade students continued practicing the foods, including learning to say the phrases: Me gusta comer (I like to eat)…, and No me gusta comer (I don’t like to eat)... They also learned various vocabulary words relating to things that they see in the spring (la primavera). They are writing down vocabulary words, creating art, and singing songs, all related to spring. I am very impressed by how excited they are about learning new themes every month in the Spanish Class and how well they are able to memorize, identify, and apply the vocabulary they have learned.
The First Grade students continued practicing the foods, including learning to say the phrases: Me gusta comer (I like to eat)…, and No me gusta comer (I don’t like to eat)... They also learned various vocabulary words relating to things that they see in the spring (la primavera). They are writing down vocabulary words, creating art, and singing songs, all related to spring. I am very impressed by how excited they are about learning new themes every month in the Spanish Class and how well they are able to memorize, identify, and apply the vocabulary they have learned.
La Clase de Segundo Grado
The Second Graders are continuing to make flashcards to take home for practicing their Spanish vocabulary. The students reviewed the weather and the months of the year, followed by spring-related vocabulary and sentences. They also were very engaged watching a video about the life of two Costa Rican children, one living in the rural area and second child living in the urban area. They wrote about the different situations of the two children and compared them to their life styles here.
The Second Graders are continuing to make flashcards to take home for practicing their Spanish vocabulary. The students reviewed the weather and the months of the year, followed by spring-related vocabulary and sentences. They also were very engaged watching a video about the life of two Costa Rican children, one living in the rural area and second child living in the urban area. They wrote about the different situations of the two children and compared them to their life styles here.
La Clase de Tercer Grado
The Third Graders had a great time learning the foods and
working in groups asking each other what they like to eat and what they dislike
using the phrases: ¿Que te gusta comer? and ¿Que no te gusta comer? Each year, the Third Graders experience an
activity about making migajon, which is from Ecuador. Migajon is a clay-like material used to make
tiny toys. In this case, we used it to
make a market (mercado) of all types of different foods. Their beautiful (and creative) work is on
display in the hallway near the Spanish room. If you take a moment walk by, you will be able
to appreciate their efforts and see what a fun project they did.
La Clase de Cuarto Grado
Last month, the Fourth Graders completed Unit 3 of their program, where they talked about going to places on different days of the week and different times. They learned vocabulary relating to common places in the community, such as el cine (movies), la ecuela (school), la tienda (store), el restaurant (restaurant), etc. They also learned how to use the singular present tense forms of ir (to go).
Last month, the Fourth Graders completed Unit 3 of their program, where they talked about going to places on different days of the week and different times. They learned vocabulary relating to common places in the community, such as el cine (movies), la ecuela (school), la tienda (store), el restaurant (restaurant), etc. They also learned how to use the singular present tense forms of ir (to go).
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please feel free to contact me.
Maria Brodahl
Spanish Specialist K-5
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