Primero (Grado 1)
¡Felicitaciones! Congratulations! You finished First Grade and I am so proud of you! Watch my adiós message here:
School is done, but there are still lots of fun ways you can add some español into your vacaciones!
1. Try to talk in español or espanglés with your friends or family. Try to have a short conversation all in Spanish each day, or just add as many Spanish words as you can into a conversation in English (or any other language you speak at home!). Practice counting, colors, the weather, animals, the days and months, fruits and vegetables, objects, actions, or anything else you know!
2. Corazón Scavenger Hunt: I hung up somewhere between 20-30 red hearts in the neighborhood around Runkle (mostly on Beacon, Dean Rd, and behind the school on Clinton) with words or messages in Spanish. How many can you find? You can also add your own for others to find! Here are some suggestions for things to write
3. Practice routines and games from Spanish class. You can be Profe and lead family members, toys, or stuffed animals in a clase de español en casa! Practice the Hola song, calendar and weather in Spanish. You an also practice any other songs, games, or activities you remember from class or remote learning. You can always scroll down to see all of our remote activities since March!
4. Play a videogame online:
- Rockalingua username: Runkle (capital "R"), password: student (all lowercase).
- Spanish Games Website: Choose the categories that we have learned about in Spanish class. After choosing your category (in “Start” tab), make sure you choose to do the “FULL TUTORIAL” before playing the games. Suggested Categories: Animals,Body, Colors, Family, Food, Numbers, School, People
5. TV shows and videos en español (some links will open in YouTube, please check with your parents if you are allowed to go on YouTube on your own):
- Salsa episodes from PBS Georgia: A kids program made especially for kids learning Spanish!
- Netflix or Disney Plus: There are 500+ million people who speak Spanish in the world, so most movies and lots of popular shows get translated into Spanish. Netflix and Disney Plus (and other platforms) have options to change the audio language or add subtitles in a different language. Try changing to Spanish for part of a movie or show!
- El Mundo Divertido de Peep: Find videos and online games on the Peep website or full episodes and clips on their YouTube channel
- Peppa Pig: Watch full episodes and clips on the Peppa en Español Channel on Youtube
- Masha y Oso: Watch full episodes and clips on the Verano con Masha y Oso Youtube playlist, or even more choices on the Masha Y Oso Español Youtube Channel
- Watch a video from class or sing along to a song we learned on my "K-2 Música y Videos" page
6. Música en español: Put it on in the background while you play or do chores.
- Putumayo albums from around the world (youtube playlist here): You can find even more on their website: www.putumayo.com/music
- Profes Playlist of Música Tranqui (Relaxing Music - opens on YouTube)
- Most music streaming apps like Spotify, iTunes or Google Play Music have lots of options in Spanish, usually listed in the "Latin" category. Here are some genres to search for: salsa, bachata, pop, tropical, vallenato, tango. Try some different ones out to find one you like!
7. Read a book en español:
- Borrow an e-book or audio book in Spanish from your local library
- Try an online read-aloud with EpicBooks
- Scholastic en español (Youtube Playlist): Find lots of familiar favorites read in Spanish!
8. Yoga, Dance, or Mindfulness in Español
- Try a mindfulness activity with Aula de Elena from Spain (YouTube Playlist)
- Do some yoga with Smile and Learn Español or with Profe's playlist on YouTube
- ¡Bailar! Dance to música en español or try to follow along with a video on Profe's playlist of Zumba and Just Dance videos
9. Draw a picture for Spanish words. You can practice writing or drawing a picture for the days of the week, weather, animals, colors, Spanish words you see or hear around your community, or anything else!
Most of all, stay safe, have fun, and keep an open mind to learning new things! I can't wait to see you again in septiembre! ¡Adiós!
1. Let's sing our Hola song! You can sing on your own or use the video to sing with Profe
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2. Calendar routine. Let's go over the days of the week, the date, and the season. If you made your own calendar board at home, get it now! If not, you can make one now - scroll down to the March 31 update for a picture and directions.
Need help? Help with days of the week: click here Help with months: click here |
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4. ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? Sing the weather song and then say at least one word for "Sí," One for "un poco" and one for "no". Sing along with Profe or on your own.
Need help? Scroll all the way down for more help with weather words, or click here to practice with a video |
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5. Choose one of these activities for today. Let me know what your favorite activity was in the survey at the bottom! You can also write me a message, ask a question, or send me a picture of your work or you doing Spanish at home :-)
16 de junio
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Video: Peep y las Sombras
1. Watch this episode of Peep y el Gran Mundo. Peep and his amigos discover las sombras - shadows! 2. Now it's your turn to play with shadows! Use a lamp in your house. Move your manos around in front of the light to see how la sombra changes. How can you make la sombra mas GRANDE (bigger)? How can you make it mas pequeño (smaller)?
¿Hace mucho sol hoy? If it's a sunny day, try playing around outside. See how your sombra changes throughout the day. |
Sombras de animales
1. Watch the video: 2. Can you make these animals with your shadow? Watch the video with Profe, or go through the slides on your own.
3. Dibujar: Choose one of the animals you made. Use your other hand or
have a family member help you to trace the shadow shape onto paper.
4. Colorear: Color in your shadow shape. Don't forget to say color words in Spanish! rojo, amarillo, azul, verde, negro, morado, anaranjado,
blanco (white), café, rosado, gris |
Un teatro de sombras
1. Watch the video to learn how to make a shadow theater using a lamp and a sheet: 2. Choose one of our Spanish songs to act out. Scroll down to other
weeks to find them (Del camino lo que vi, 10 perritos, Los pollitos, Te
quiero, Pajaritos, Una sardina).
3. Make puppets to go with the song using paper cut-outs, toys, or your hands. 4. Set up your teatro with a sheet and a lamp, and perform your show! |
9 de junio
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Juego a Manos:
Pica Piedra Learn to do a fun hand game with the song Pica Piedra. Watch the video to learn the game and practice until you can follow along with all the movements! |
Cantar: Un Pulpito
Learn a fun new song about sea animals with Profe! 1. Mirar el video: 2. Practice singing the song with Profe in this video:
3. Practice singing on your own! Click on the picture to open the slides of the words if you need help.
4. Try another version of the song! Which do you like better?
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Craft: Un Pez
Use a toilet paper tube to make a pez!
Follow along with Profe in this video to learn how! You can also open the slides below to go through each step at your own pace.
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2 de junio
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Read Aloud: Los Colores de Nosotros
This story shows and celebrates the many beautiful colors that people can be! 1. Listen to the read-aloud here: 2. What color is your piel? You can use a mix of blanco (white), negro, café, rojo y amarillo to blend your own color for a self portrait.
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Música: Yo Tenía Diez Perritos
Listen to this song about perros. The singer starts with diez (10), but one by one they go off on their own adventures. Try to listen out for any números you recognize as they count backwards. |
Craft: Perro de Papel
1. Get the materials you need: papel (cuadrado - square) , crayones, marcadores, or lapices de colores. *If you do not have square papel, you can fold a regular rectangulo piece into a triangulo and cut off the extra like this: 2. Watch the video and follow along to make your own perrito de papel. You can pause the video or re-watch if you need to.
3. Decorar el perrito. Add los ojos (eyes), la nariz (nose), y una boca (mouth). You can also add other decorations. ¿De qué color es tu perro? What color is your dog?
4. Hablar: Talk to your perro en español! Try saying things like: ¿Cómo te llamas? - What's your name? ¿Cómo estás? - How are you? Vamos a jugar - Let's play Siéntate - sit down Ven aquí - come here ¡Muy bien! - very good |
26 de mayo
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19 de mayo
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Live Zoom with Profe: Virtual Field Trip
¿Cuándo? Miércoles, 20 de mayo @11:30
Zoom details sent out via email from classroom teachers.
This week we will take a virtual field trip to Frida Kahlo's house in México! See you there!
¿Cuándo? Miércoles, 20 de mayo @11:30
Zoom details sent out via email from classroom teachers.
This week we will take a virtual field trip to Frida Kahlo's house in México! See you there!
Dibujar: Un Alebrije
1. Mirar: Click the picture below to see some more examples and some simple outlines that you can use to draw your own alebrije: 2. Escuchar: Listen to Profe's directions in this video:
3. Mirar: See how Profe's final design turned out:
4. Dibujar: Now you can make your own alebrije! Remember to start with a simple outline, then draw small sections with different designs. You can listen to some música while you work!
5. Send me a picture of your work! You can attach it in the survey below :-) |
Frida Kahlo
Since we'll be visiting Frida's house, let's learn a little bit about this famous Mexican artist! 1. Learn about Frida's life with this read aloud: 2. Watch a short clip of Zamba as he takes a field trip to the museum of art, and meets a new friend!
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12 de mayo
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Live Zoom with Profe!
¿Cuándo? Miércoles, 13 de mayo @11:30 Zoom details sent out via email from classroom teachers. This week will look at some pictures of Mexico and Los Estados Unidos (United States) together. For each picture, you will guess which country it is from. You will need an index card or paper that says "Mexico" (or just a big M) and another that says "Estados Unidos" (or a big E). You will hold up the card with your guess for each picture. Please use a marker so it is easy to see! |
Video:
Learn about Mexico Learn some facts about Mexico, including it's location, what the flag and money look like, some important archeological sites, and some delicious foods that come from México (including Profe's favorite...can you guess which one?) In this next video, see some of the beautiful landscapes, culture, and popular events in México.
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Story Time:
Nos Vamos a México You may have read this English version of this story about a family going on a trip to México. Watch the video of a teacher reading the Spanish version! |
5 de mayo
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Craft: Una Flor
This can be a perfect gift for your mamá this Mother's Day, or for anyone else special in your life! 1. Watch the video tutorial wih Profe to learn how to make this project. Watch the whole thing before you start!
2. Go through these slides of all the steps at your own pace to make your flor (slides will open in a new window). You can listen to some música while you work!
3. Give your flor to someone special! |
Cantar: Te Quiero
Practice this song from class to sing it for your mamá (or someone else special) this domingo on El Día de la Mamá. Sing along with Profe! Te Quiero (each verse repeats 2 times) Te quiero, te quiero Tú eres mi corazón (I love you, I love you, You are my heart) Te doy un abrazo Tú eres mi corazón (I give you a hug, You are my heart) Te doy un besito Tú eres mi corazón (I give you a little kiss, You are my heart) |
Yoga Story:
Adivina Cuanto Te Quiero 1. Mirar: Watch this animated story book of Adivina Cuánto te Quiero: 2. Now let's act the story out with Yoga! Follow along with the movements in this video:
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28 de abril
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Listen+ Draw
We are officially 1 month into the season of primavera, and the signs of spring are everywhere! 1. Listen to this song about la primavera: 2. Dibuar: Draw a picture of la primavera. You can listen to the song again as you draw. Don't forget to say your colors in Spanish as you go!
rojo, amarillo, azul,
verde, negro, morado, anaranjado, blanco (white), café, rosado, gris |
Play a Game:
Frío o Caliente Primavera is the season when the weather changes from frío (cold) to caliente (hot). Let's play a fun hiding game with this idea! 1. Watch this short video of Tomás playing frío o caliente with his Abuela. 2. ¡Es tu turno! It's your turn! Ask a family member to play with you. You can play inside or outside in your yard or at a park.
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Explore
1. Watch this video clip of some niños exploring signs of primavera outside: 2. ¡Es tu turno! Go in your yard or take a walk with someone in your familia. Can you find these signs of primavera?
brotes - buds
flores - flowers hojas - leaves ramas - sticks plantas - plants insectos - insects pájaros - birds 3. How can you help? If your famila has a yard or garden, see if you can help new plantas grow by clearing away old hojas and ramas that fell during el invierno (winter), or helping to plant new flores. Use as many Spanish words as you can while you work!
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21 de abril
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Los 3 R's: Reducir, Reutilizar, Reciclar
1. Learn about the 3 R's that can help our Earth: Reducir (reduce), Reutilizar (reuse), y Recliclar (recycle): 2. How can you help? Think of ways that you can reducir, reutilizar, and reciclar. Draw a picture of your ideas!
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Monstruo de basura
1. Watch this mini-episode to see what problem these amigos find when they go swimming: 2. Draw your own Monstruo de Basura made of trash items. You can take a peek in your trash bin if you need ideas! (Wash your hands if you touch anything!)
3. How can we make the Monstruo de Basura disappear? Think of ways you can help to make less Basura and keep it out of our parks, rivers, and oceans. |
Bailar: Madre Tierra
1. Dance along to this hit song about Madre Tierra (Mother Earth). Practice the song 2 times 2. This song tells us to open our eyes, look around, listen, and enjoy all of the wonderful things Madre Tierra gives us. Step outside or go for a walk. What are 3 things from Madre Tierra that you see, hear, or feel that make you happy? Draw a picture.
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14-21 de abril
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StoryTime:
¿Debo compartir mi helado? 1. Listen to this read aloud of a story by Mo Willems ¡EN ESPAÑOL! Should Elefante share his helado with his best amiga, or keep it for himself? 2. Next time Elefante gets an ice cream, what do you think he should do? Draw a picture to show your idea.
3. As you draw, say the names of the colors you use in Spanish! rojo, amarillo, azul, verde, negro, morado, anaranjado, blanco (white), café, rosado, gris |
Música: Pajaritos
2. Watch again and follow along with the movements.
3. Watch again, try to sing along with the words: Pajaritos en la ventana (Little birds in the window) Pajaritos a la mañana (Little birds in the morning) Cantan en mi almohada (x2) (They sing on my pillow) Ti pi ti pi ta pa en mi cabeza (on my head) Ti pi ti pi ta pa en mis pies (on my feet) Ti pi ti pi ta pa en mi panza (on my belly) Cantan en mi almohada (x2) |
Guessing Game
1. I have something inside la bolsa secreta. Watch the video to see the clues about what I have inside! 2. ¿Qué es? (English is OK!)
3. Find out the answer. Was your guess right?
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7 de abril-14 de abril
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Make a Calendar:
ABRIL ¡Adiós marzo! ¡Hola abril! Time to make a new calendar for the month of abril. You can print a copy of this month's calendar, or draw your own with the video directions below.
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Cantar:
Del camino lo que vi This is a fun song about different things you might see on a walk around the city. Kindergarten started learning this before we left school, but I think you will like it too! 1. Watch the video of the song. 2. Sing along with Profe slowly:
3. Add a dance and movements. follow along with Profe's movements, or make up your own:
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Bailar:
Meses del Año Let's practice the months of the year with the months macarena! 1. Mirar: Watch the video to refresh your memory 2. Cantar: Practice just saying or singing 12 months of the year to the tune of the song:
enero febrero marzo abril mayo junio julio agosto septiembre octubre noviembre diciembre ¡Meses del año! 3. Bailar: Time to dance! Say the words as you dance. Say one month for each movement. At the end, clap and jump to turn and face a different wall in the room. You should sing it 4 times total 4. Rápido: How fast can you say the words and sing the song? Try again and see! Make sure you are saying all of the words! |
31 de marzo
Body Parts Review
Let’s review the body parts by singing our song “Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies”. Make sure you point to each part of your body as you sing the song. Want to learn even more words? Watch this video and repeat each word as you touch or move the body part it says.
Lead a game of “Simon says" with 1 or more people in your house using a Spanish body part in each of your directions (you can point to the body part you are saying so they understand what to do). Example: Simon says...Jump with your pies! OR Clap with your manos! |
Story+Draw
1. Listen to the book “Monstruo Rosa” You might remember reading it way back in septiembre with Profe! 2. Look at these pictures and use as much Spanish as possible to describe the numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, body parts, and/or weather in each picture. 3. Draw your own monstruo who could be a friend to Monstruo Rosa! Is your monstruo grande, mediano, or pequeño? Practice saying the colors and body parts after you draw your monster. |
Bailar
Dance along with this fun rhythm song from Argentina! This video is about using sound and body movement to make a rhythm. The "words" are actually just nonsense sounds. 1. Watch the video 2. Watch and try to copy the movements 3. Watch again and make up your own movements to the beat! |
Calendar routine details and help if you get stuck
1. Sing our song! Hola, hola, buenos días...
2. Read through the calendar board below. Say the days of the week for today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
4) La estación es... say the season (hint: It's finally *officially* PRIMAVERA!)
4) Count to today's date with a movement. Call on a stuffed animal or family member to choose a movement.
5) Sing the weather song.: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy, hace hoy, hace hoy?
6) Say at least one weather word for "sí," at least one for "un poco" and at least one for "no"
7) Do one of the practice activity choices below. This week, you can choose to practice on your own, with videos, play a vocabulary game, or draw a picture. Choose a different video, game, or activity each day. I'll post new activities on other topics every JUEVES.
2. Read through the calendar board below. Say the days of the week for today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
- Hoy es = today is
- Ayer fue = yesterday was
- Mañana será = tomorrow will be
4) La estación es... say the season (hint: It's finally *officially* PRIMAVERA!)
4) Count to today's date with a movement. Call on a stuffed animal or family member to choose a movement.
5) Sing the weather song.: ¿Qué tiempo hace hoy, hace hoy, hace hoy?
6) Say at least one weather word for "sí," at least one for "un poco" and at least one for "no"
7) Do one of the practice activity choices below. This week, you can choose to practice on your own, with videos, play a vocabulary game, or draw a picture. Choose a different video, game, or activity each day. I'll post new activities on other topics every JUEVES.
Días de la semana
lunes (Monday) martes (Tuesday) miércoles (Wednesday) jueves (Thursday) viernes (Friday) sábado (Saturday) domingo (Sunday |
Meses del Año
(practice with the macarena!) enero julio febrero agosto marzo septiembre abril octubre mayo noviembre junio diciembre |
Las estaciónes
La primavera (spring) El verano (summer) El otoño (fall) El invierno (winter) |
¿Qué tiempo hace hoy?
What's the weather like today?
Hace sol (It's sunny) Está nublado (It's cloudy) Está ventoso (It's windy)
Está lloviendo (It's raining) Está nevando (It's snowing)
Hace calor (It's hot) Hace frío (It's cold) Está fresco (it's cool)
Hay nieve (there's snow) Hay hielo (there's ice) Hay una tormenta (there's a storm)
What's the weather like today?
Hace sol (It's sunny) Está nublado (It's cloudy) Está ventoso (It's windy)
Está lloviendo (It's raining) Está nevando (It's snowing)
Hace calor (It's hot) Hace frío (It's cold) Está fresco (it's cool)
Hay nieve (there's snow) Hay hielo (there's ice) Hay una tormenta (there's a storm)
ACTIVITY CHOICES (26 de marzo)
After the calendar routine, choose 1 activity each day (3 per week)
Make a calendar+ weather board
You can make a paper version of Profe's weather board, using the picture above as a guide. One half of the paper should have the information about the calendar (Hoy es, Ayer fue, Mañana será, La fecha es, La estación es). The other side has the weather, with the 3 sections (Sí, Un Poco, No). If it is too small, you can use 2 pieces of paper. Cut out smaller pieces of paper with the days of the week and pictures of the weather, just like the board Profe has at school! Store the small pieces in an envelope or plastic baggie so they don't get lost. Listen to Música while you work with this video (the video is just music, so there is nothing to watch).
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sing a song and do a dance from class
You know I love to cantar and bailar, so I hope you do too! Do you remember how to sing our days of the week song? How about the Macarena for the meses del año? Teach your stuffed animal "student" or show your family. If you get stuck, these videos will help to remind you:
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watch a video (and sing and dance too!)
Sing along or repeat the words in one of these videos. Add a movement or make up a dance as you go.
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draw a picture of the weather today
Look out your window, step out into your yard, or go for a walk. What is it like outside today? Write the date and day of the week in Spanish. Draw a picture and write the weather words you know to label your picture. You can label any other things you know in Spanish that you want to include in your picture too!
You can email your picture to Profe at [email protected] and I will post it on this website for other students to see!
You can email your picture to Profe at [email protected] and I will post it on this website for other students to see!