Spanish Course: "We and You"
Aimed at children aged 6 to 10
Duration: 12 weeks (1 weekly class of 1 hour)
Focus: Learn Spanish in a dynamic and fun way through songs, drawings, poems and tongue twisters.
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Course objectives:
1. Develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish.
2. Introduce children to the cultural richness of the Spanish language through creative activities.
3. Promote confidence in the use of Spanish in a recreational environment.
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Methodology:
Playful and participatory: Games, music and group dynamics.
Visual and auditory: Use of drawings, videos and songs to reinforce concepts.
Creative: Creation of short poems, illustrations and practice with tongue twisters.
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Course structure:
Week 1: Welcome to Spanish!
Topic: Introductions and greetings.
Main activity: Song "Hello, how are you?"
Dynamic: Each child draws his or her self-portrait and writes his or her name in Spanish.
Week 2: Colors and shapes
Topic: Basic vocabulary of colors and shapes.
Main activity: Song "The colors of my world."
Dynamic: Create drawings with the learned colors and describe them.
Week 3: Numbers in Spanish
Topic: Counting from 1 to 20.
Main activity: Short poem about numbers.
Dynamic: Memory game with number and word cards.
Week 4: My family and I
Topic: Names of family members.
Main activity: Song "My beloved family".
Dynamic: Draw a family tree and present it to the group.
Week 5: Funny Animals
Topic: Animal names in Spanish.
Main activity: Poetry "On Don Paco's farm".
Dynamic: Imitate animal sounds and guess what it is.
Week 6: Tongue twisters and laughter
Topic: Introduction to tongue twisters.
Main activity: Tongue twisters like "Three sad tigers."
Dynamic: Group competition to see who says it the fastest.
Week 7: My day to day
Topic: Daily routines in Spanish.
Main activity: Song "In the morning I get up."
Dynamic: Create an illustrated schedule with drawings and words.
Week 8: Food and Drinks
Topic: Food vocabulary.
Main activity: Poem "In Mom's Kitchen".
Dynamic: Create a menu in Spanish and play "the restaurant."
Week 9: Weather and seasons
Topic: Words related to time and seasons of the year.
Main activity: Song "Crazy weather".
Dynamic: Draw your favorite season and describe it.
Week 10: Cultural festival
Topic: Introduction to festivals in Spanish-speaking countries.
Main activity: Song about a celebration, such as the Day of the Dead.
Dynamic: Create masks or drawings alluding to the celebration.
Week 11: Fun Review
Activity: Games to review songs, tongue twisters and vocabulary learned.
Dynamic: Group competition in the form of a quiz.
Week 12: Graduation!
Activity: Final presentation of songs, poems and tongue twisters.
Dynamics: Presentation of diplomas and group celebration.
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Materials needed:
Sheets of paper, colored pencils, scissors, glue.
Audio player for songs.
Illustrated cards for games.
Expected outcome: Children will finish the course with a basic vocabulary in Spanish, able to introduce themselves, describe everyday things and recite songs, poems and tongue twisters in a fun and confident way.
English Course for Children: "Yes, I Do!"
Objective: To learn English in a fun and enjoyable way, encouraging active participation, interactive learning and the use of creativity, through activities such as drawings, songs and games.
Recommended age: 6-10 years
Duration: 8 weeks (with 2 weekly classes of 60 minutes)
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Course structure:
Module 1: Introduction to English and Greetings
Class 1: Hello! / Greetings!
Activities:
Song: "Hello, Hello, How Are You?" (song to say hello and ask how you are).
Dynamic: The children present a drawing of themselves.
Game: "Simon Says" in English using simple sentences.
Space to draw: Children draw how they feel (happy, sad, etc.).
Class 2: Colors and Numbers
Activities:
Song: "Colors song" (Song to learn colors).
Game: "Color Bingo" with cards that children must color.
Space to draw: Children draw something with the colors they learned.
Module 2: Family and Friends
Class 3: My Family
Activities:
Song: "Family Song" (Song about family members).
Game: "Guess who I am" (describe a family member with simple clues).
Space to draw: Children draw their family.
Class 4: Friends and What's your name?
Activities:
Song: "What's your name?" (Song to learn how to introduce yourself).
Game: "Pass the ball" (the child with the ball must say his name and one of his friends).
Drawing space: Children draw their best friend.
Module 3: Animals and Sounds
Class 5: Zoo Animals
Activities:
Song: "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" (to learn animal sounds).
Game: "Animal charades" (animal mime).
Space to draw: Children draw their favorite animals.
Class 6: On the Farm
Activities:
Song: "The Animals on the Farm"
Game: "Who makes what sound?" (children guess which animal makes what sound).
Drawing space: Children draw a scene on the farm.
Module 4: Food and Drink
Class 7: Food
Activities:
Song: "I like to eat, eat, eat" (song about food).
Game: "My favorite dish" (children say what food they like and show it with drawings).
Space to draw: Children draw their favorite food.
Class 8: Drinks and Tastes
Activities:
Song: "I like apple juice" (song about drinks).
Game: "Tasting Time" (they try juices of different flavors and say in English if they like it or not).
Space to draw: Children draw a drink they like.
Module 5: The Human Body
Class 9: My Body
Activities:
Song: "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" (to learn body parts).
Game: "Body in Action" (children touch their head, shoulders, etc., when mentioned in English).
Drawing Space: Children draw a human body and label the parts they learned.
Class 10: How do you feel?
Activities:
Song: "If you're happy and you know it" (song about emotions).
Game: "I have a face!" (children act out different emotions and the rest must guess them).
Space to draw: Children draw different faces with emotions.
Module 6: The World Around Us
Class 11: At Home
Activities:
Song: "This is the way we clean our house" (song about the house and its rooms).
Game: "Find the object" (household objects are named in English and children must find them).
Drawing space: Children draw their house or a favorite room.
Class 12: On the Street
Activities:
Song: "The Wheels on the Bus" (song about transportation).
Game: "Guess the transport!" (children imitate the sound of different vehicles).
Space to draw: Children draw a vehicle they like.
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Methodology:
1. Active Learning: Each class includes activities that invite children to participate actively, using their body (dancing, games) and mind (drawings, songs).
2. Language Immersion: English will be the primary language of classes, but will be supported with simple, visual translations to facilitate understanding.
3. Creativity and Expression: Classes encourage creativity through drawing, singing and playing.
4. Repetition and Reinforcement: Repetitive songs and activities help children internalize vocabulary in a natural and fun way.
5. Spaces to Play: The atmosphere is relaxed, with space for children to move, express themselves and learn without pressure.
Materials Needed:
Sheets, crayons, and markers for drawings.
Simple musical instruments (maracas, tambourines) for some songs.
Vocabulary cards with pictures for games.
Assessment:
Continuous assessment through games and participation.
At the end of each module, a short review activity (this can be a drawing or a song for children to demonstrate what they have learned).
Conclusion:
This English course is ideal for children who are looking to learn while having fun in a relaxed, creative and interactive environment. Through songs, games and activities, children will develop basic communication skills in English while exploring the language with imagination and joy.
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