Monday, April 1, 2013

March Update!


¡Feliz Primavera!

 
Brief Spanish Update for March

 
La Clase de Kindergarten


The Kindergarteners have been currently learning the numbers 1-20 followed by the song “Cuenta” (count) and using addition flashcard to practice the numbers as well. We learned the song related to spring, called Somos Como las Flores (Each of us is a Flower).  They were very pleased to create a book from the song.  They also learned new vocabulary related to what they see in the spring.  Veo flores, lluvia, arcoiris, animals bebés, etc. (I see flowers, rain, rainbows, baby animals, etc.). They had a great time learning the farm animals too. In our circle time continue reviewing the weather, days of the week and alphabet.

La Clase de Primer Grado

The First Grade students continued practicing the farm animals and chanted “Mi animal favorito es____? (My favorite animal is___?).  They also learned various things that they see in la primavera (the spring). They are writing vocabulary words, creating art, and singing songs, all related to spring.  I am very impressed by how excited they are in learning new themes every month in the Spanish Class and how well they are able to memorize, identify, and apply the vocabulary learned.


 

La Clase de Segundo Grado

The Second Graders are continuing to make flashcards to practice their Spanish vocabulary.  The students reviewed the weather and the months of the year followed by spring words and sentence. We also created a farm with all the farm animals and drew what their favorite farm animal is.     

 

La Clase de Tercer Grado

Third Graders are having a great time learning the foods and working in groups asking each other what they like to eat and what they dislike using the phrase: Que te gusta comer? Que no, te gusta comer. The Third Graders were very excited to experience a fruit stand in the classroom and order their favorite fruit to eat. Example of the conversation: “Quiero comer manzana, pera y uvas. Por favor” (I’d like to eat apple,pear and grapes.  Please!)

 
La Clase de Cuarto Grado

Last month, the Fourth Graders started unit 3 they will be talking about going to places on different days of the week and time. Learning common places in the community such as el cine (movies), la ecuela (school), la tienda (store), el restaurant, (restaurant) etc. They will also learn 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-4