The Kindergarteners spent several classes learning how to count in Spanish. Many of them know how to rote count beyond 10, but the trick is to mix up the numbers. We played many counting games with the mixed-up numbers to 5. After numbers, the students listened to several books about a familiar dog named Bizcocho (Biscuit)! As in a true immersive classroom, students completed a variety of differentiated language arts activities around the vocabulary and comprehension skills related to the stories.
First Grade (1K)
The focus for this month has been on Animales. The first graders first learned vocabulary associated with pets. Then we read the book Martí y el mango (Marty and the Mango) where they expanded the vocabulary to include more animals as well as the different frutas (fruits) that Martí's friends introduced in the book. Of course, we could not learn about mangos, cocos y guayabas without actually tasting mangos, coconuts and guavas!
Second Grade (2D)
The second graders have been busy preparing for the trip to España! They spent the first part of the month learning the vocabulary associated with the different articles of ropa (clothing) and then making the clothing out of paper to pack in their maletas (suitcases). After identifying their travel plans on a map of España, they were ready to travel! On February 24, they checked in at the aeropuerto where Mrs. McCrimmon stamped their pasaportes and Mrs. Dubé checked them through Security. The students found their asientos (seats) and the plane took off for Madrid! At the next class, the students found their places on an autobús for a video trip through Spain's capital. They learned key travel vocabulary words as well as a few significant sites in Madrid! March will bring more travel adventures!
Third Grade
The third graders also learned more about España this month. The students watched an informative video about the life of a Spanish girl and they also rotated through a variety of different centers to learn more about Spain. The centers included working on the Chromebooks to access the Time For Kids - Spain website where they learned information about Spain's sites, history and daily life of a student. They also researched "Fast Facts" about Spain, made the Spanish flag and studied the geography of Spain by working on a map.
Fourth Grade
The fourth graders took the study of Spain to a new level by focusing on its culture. First they learned the vocabulary associated with a culture study of a country. Then they each chose a topic to research for a class book about España. Each student contributed a page to the book. They had to use books and websites to research a minimum of 10 facts and record their sources. Once the research was complete, they organized their facts into a one or two paragraph essay where they practiced writing interesting topic sentences and conclusions. The final result is an impressive book!
Fifth Grade
After wrapping up their study of the face and body vocabulary with a final test at the beginning of the month, the fifth graders also moved on to a study of Spain. They began their study with a video tour of the major travel destinations in Spain. They are using the information learned in the video tour plus information from travel books and websites to create their own 7-day itinerary of a trip to Spain! The end result will be an authentic three-fold brochure complete with daily sites and photos. Stay tuned because the end result looks like a travel brochure from a travel agent! Be sure to talk to a 5th grader if you are planning a trip to Spain!
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