December Update for Spanish K-4th Grade

Hola,

I can’t believe it is the end of the year and I am very excited to see how much Spanish each of the students from OWS have learned from September to December.  I’ve watched them in the hallways using some Spanish words in their conversations or when they see me they greet in Spanish. Thank you very much for having amazing children. Have a wonderful Winter Holidays and a Happy New Year!  ¡Feliz Navidad y Año Nuevo!  Here is the latest update for Spanish in December.

Kindergarten:

This month, we will learn December words; review the numbers 1 - 20, greeting colors, the days of the week the month of the year and introducing themselves. We will also be talking about what traditions and celebrations are celebrated in Latin America and Spain, including songs and chants that are performed by children.

December Words

       ·         familia                         family

·         candelas                      candles

·         hace frio                      it’s cold

·         regalos                        presents

·         nieve                           snow

·         hombre de nieve      snowman

First Grade:

This month in the First Graders we will learn December words, continue to add more family members to our vocabulary, and review the numbers 1-30.  We will talk about the different traditions Latin American cultures participate in during the holidays and what kinds of foods they eat together. We will also read and listen to traditional songs performed by the children in Latin America and Spain.

December Words

·         familia                         family

·         regalos                        presents

·         candelas                      candles

·         luces                            lights

·         chocolate caliente    hot chocolate

·         nieve                           snow

·         hace frio                      it’s cold

·         Felices Fiestas             Happy Holidays

 

Second Grade:

The Second Grader, have also reviewed the numbers and the months of the year and family.  We talked about the celebrations of Latin American cultures, such as Las Posadas in Mexico.

December Words

·         familia                         family

·         regalos                        presents

·         candelas                      candles

·         luces                            lights

·         chocolate caliente    hot chocolate

·         nieve                           snow

·         bola de nieve             snowball

·         hombre de nieve        snow man

·         hace frio                      it’s cold

 

       ·         Felices Fiestas           Happy Holidays

 

Third Grade:

This month the Third Graders also learned December words and continued with the parts of the house.  We talked about the different cultural traditions Latin American families participate in during the holidays and what kinds of foods they eat together.  We also read and listened to traditional songs.

 

Fourth Grade:

This month the Fourth Graders also learned December words and talked about the different cultural traditions of Latin American families.  Continue with the lessons in the book learning the shapes and colors. Students are forming questions and asking each other ¿Que color es? ¿Que figura es?

Happy Holidays,

Sra. Brodahl

mariab@ows.org