Good afternoon everyone,

             This week we have been playing lots of different games as well as making a few fun crafts to play with. While playing some games in class, we have also been practicing a lot of what we’ve learned. Another few rounds of  Twister have helped the class distinguish between la mano y pie esquierda y la mano y pie derecho. As I mentioned previously, Twister really proved to get us tied in up in knots! As a class, we have been making a lot of improvements when asking for items during craft time (puedo tener papel = can I have paper, puedo tener tijeras = can I have scissors, me pasas las tijeras = can you pass the scissors, quiero papel rojo = I want red paper or red paper please= papel rojo por favor, puedo tener un lapiz = can I have a pencil) but some of the children seem to be asking for more things in Spanish than others (few children still seem a little shy to use more than a noun or adjective but even that alone is amazing for such young beginning Spanish speakers).

               Everyone in class has been doing a wonderful job at using their manners, even in Spanish! I’m so proud of how the class works so well together and how everyone works harmoniously during craft time. I have encouraged the children to share (compartir) with one another and to practice asking for things in Spanish, which they all seem to do very well. The class as a whole is also starting to really understand most of what I am saying to them, even the words/sentences they haven’t encountered as frequently. Craft time has proved to do wonders, because it is during that time which the children learn from each other as well and those who have stronger Spanish skills help the others. This week during craft time, we have made drawings that represent primavera (spring) and discussed the coming of verano (summer). We also made Lotteria (picture bingo) cards that we later used to play a couple of rounds.

                     Next week we are going to focus on the seasons of the year and sports, which should be a fun way to practice speaking more Spanish and developing sentences. We will also continue practicing our routine for the end of the year performance that is so quickly approaching. The children took their lotteria cards home, and I encourage you to locate an actual Lotteria set and play with the whole family. That’s all for now and I hope everyone enjoys the sunshine while it lasts! Adios!