digital Spanish academy
in January
In this video, I'll show you the goodies that come with this month and give you the inside scoop on how to plan your lessons like a boss. So let's get started!
JANUARY Week 3: EASY Review ACTIVITIES
Hola teachers!
Below are some engaging activities to help you review the digital lesson with Your students. These review exercises are optional, so select the ones that suit you and your little geniuses best. But if you're short on time, don't fret! Simply showing your students some of the digital lesson will still make you the Spanish master!
Below are some engaging activities to help you review the digital lesson with Your students. These review exercises are optional, so select the ones that suit you and your little geniuses best. But if you're short on time, don't fret! Simply showing your students some of the digital lesson will still make you the Spanish master!
1. parts of the head: 15-20 minutes
Supplies Needed: Download Part of the Head Visuals
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Are you ready to take your students on a wacky adventure into the land of heads? If you've already shown them the digital lesson for this week, they should know the basics. But, hold onto your hats, we're about to dive deeper into the world of noggins - both animal and human. Bring out the six visuals of heads that you've either put up on your bulletin board or downloaded (click the button above!) Ask your little geniuses to guess which body part each picture represents.
Then, switch to Spanish and have them "touch" the pictures you name. Remember, "touch" in Spanish is "toca" (pronounced: toh-kah). For example, say "Toca las orejas" (touch the ears), and they should touch the picture of the ears. If they need help, give them another shot at it, and guide them to the right picture. The aim is for them to feel like champs! Older kids can repeat the picture names as they touch them. And, if you have a wand or a fly swatter, let them use it to touch the pictures for extra fun!
Then, switch to Spanish and have them "touch" the pictures you name. Remember, "touch" in Spanish is "toca" (pronounced: toh-kah). For example, say "Toca las orejas" (touch the ears), and they should touch the picture of the ears. If they need help, give them another shot at it, and guide them to the right picture. The aim is for them to feel like champs! Older kids can repeat the picture names as they touch them. And, if you have a wand or a fly swatter, let them use it to touch the pictures for extra fun!
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Now, let's take it up a notch! It's time for the kiddos to touch their own heads while singing the song; "La Cabeza" (which means "The Head" in Spanish). Get those vocal cords ready! Play the "La Cabeza" audio track below and act out the song together. The more motivated you are, the more motivated the kids will be! The second or third time through, have each student sit facing a partner. Now their goal is to very gently touch the parts of their partners head as they listen to and sing the song. One partner goes first, then the other. To make things a bit silly, play the song again and they both try to touch the parts on each other's heads at the same time.
2. game: Simon says: 10 MINUTES
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Let's get our game face on and play a classic - "Simon Says"! In Spanish, it's called "Simón Dice..." (pronounced: See-mohn Dee-seh) and it's double the fun! First, gather the gang and get them standing up. Then, it's time for the leader to give some wacky commands like "Touch your nose" or "Touch your ears." Here's the catch: If the leader says "Simón dice" before a command, the crew must obey. If not, they should keep their hands down. The leader keeps on giving commands and tries to outsmart everyone! If someone slips up, they sit out for the rest of the game. The last one standing wins the crown of Simon Says champion!
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This game is perfect for filling up any gaps in the day. Just don't forget to say "Toquen" (pronounced: Toh-ken) to the crew or "Toca" (pronounced: Toh-kah) to one lucky person. So, are you ready for some Simon-style shenanigans?
Here are some examples of what the leader can say:
"Simón dice, toquen la nariz." (See-mohn dee-seh toh-ken lah nah-dees). (Simon says touch your nose.)
"Simón dice, toquen las orejas." (See-mohn dee-seh toh-ken lahs oh-deh-hahs.) (Simon says touch your ears.)
"Toquen la boca." (Toh-ken lah boh-kah.) (Touch your mouth.) Any one who touches their mouth, has to sit down.
most importantly:-)
be sure to have fun while teaching
your students spanish!
Share Your Wins!
Every time we get your WINS AND SUCCESSES in our inbox, we can’t help but do a little happy dance — to "Don't Stop Believing" or "La Bamba" of course! Why? Because success doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your wins are our wins, and they’re proof for others that when you do the work, you get results.
Whether your students are finally beginning to repeat or sing in Spanish along with the online videos, or say random words in Spanish throughout the day, or teachers are feeling more confident carrying out the follow-up activities, or parents are sharing that their child is saying words in Spanish at home — we want to hear your wins BIG and small!
Celebrating you always,
Theresa & Team HOLA
Every time we get your WINS AND SUCCESSES in our inbox, we can’t help but do a little happy dance — to "Don't Stop Believing" or "La Bamba" of course! Why? Because success doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your wins are our wins, and they’re proof for others that when you do the work, you get results.
Whether your students are finally beginning to repeat or sing in Spanish along with the online videos, or say random words in Spanish throughout the day, or teachers are feeling more confident carrying out the follow-up activities, or parents are sharing that their child is saying words in Spanish at home — we want to hear your wins BIG and small!
Celebrating you always,
Theresa & Team HOLA