SPANISH CLASS CURRICULUM SUMMARY: Fall/Winter 2013-14

During the Fall/Winter 2013-14 school term, the 3’s / 4’s students will begin to become familiar and comfortable hearing and speaking the Spanish language. They will be provided with learning experiences to explore Spanish language through songs, chants, dialogues, and storybooks. The Cardinals, Owls, Doves, and Catbirds will explore correct pronunciation, rhythm and intonation by participating in songs and games in Spanish. Topics introduced will include: greeting words accompanied by a common and polite gesture such as a hand shake or a wave, manner words, names of Spanish speaking countries, basic verbal commands such as sit down and stand-up, numbers 1-10, basic colors, basic geometrical shapes, modes of transportation, parts of our body, and family members.

We follow an Emergent Curriculum/Project Approach which means that themes, projects and studies most often come from the ideas and interests of the children in each of the 3's / 4's classroom. Therefore, seldom are the four classes engaged in the same study at the same time. This approach provides the opportunity for each class to learn additional Spanish vocabulary that connects with their theme of study or topic of interest, making the learning meaningful.