Happy Holiday Seasons!
Greetings! I hope that this message finds you well and warm during this cold and rainy period. It was great to meet most of you and have the opportunity to talk about the progress of your child. If at anytime you have any questions or concerns, feel more than free to shoot me an email. I appreciate your feedback and hearing from you.
Many parents asked how they could better support their child at home with learning Spanish, when they themselves don’t speak it.
One thing I recommend is reinforcing the vocabulary they are learning.
Here is a list of the segments and vocabulary we have practiced over the semester:
*Please don’t expect your child to know all this vocabulary by heart! As I mentioned in the parent/teacher conferences, we do not gauge the child’s learning based on how much they know quantitatively, but how much they can comprehend in the context of the situation and how they function in the group.
For example, I may use all the vocabulary words for “Vegetables and Fruits” in reading the “Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The child may not remember the translation for each word, but they will understand the content of the story and learn in that way. *
You can down load the vocabulary attachment here: Spanish Vocabulary
Reinforce the vocabulary by doing some of the activities that we do in class. For example, you could play some of the songs that I use.
Here is a list of the songs that we have been singing and dancing to:
03 Cabeza, hombros, rodillas, pies
I have also used Spanish flashcards to play memory or other card games as a way to teach new vocabulary. This is especially good for kids who are more visual. We have played hot potato, simon says… a number of games. Ask your child what games they like the best.
I hope this helps you in assisting your child with their Spanish learning. If you have any questions, please email or I’m free to talk after class, M-Th, around 4:00-4:15.
Enjoy your weekend!
