October 4, 2013

Hola, Padres,

Our day was full of fun and focus!  The chiquitos sang our regular greeting songs and practiced counting how many children were there. We have eleven bright and happy children. We combined learning the colors in Spanish with a compelling art project involving glueing tiny tee shirts ( camisetas ) of many colors to create art. The children were highly creative and involved. You can practice naming colors with your children at home. Be sure to find their work in their notebooks.

We also played games outside for a quick break and learned the new chant "Me llamo Lucy; como te llamas." We ask and answer all around the circle, keeping the rhythm with snapping and clapping. Ask your child how to do it, and you can include family members, pets, etc.for fun. You may have to play the role of a speaking bird or dog.   It may take several run throughs for them to become fluent in it.

Rocio read a book "Say Hola to Spanish" and showed us a finger play to go with our "Buenos Dias" song. We will continue to practice and add a new activity each week. Last week I gave you sheets that remind you to encourage your child to practice the Spanish they know with you. There is room to add stars or cute stickers to reward their practice outside of class.

Thanks to those who sent photos of their children or their families. Will you be sure to send one that can be used for our activity about our families? Also, if you happen to find autumn leaves on a walk or in your yard, feel free to send some for our class, since we will talk about the season of Fall this next time. Also, does anyone have tongue depressors or popcicle sticks to share with the class?

It is a delight to be together each Wednesday with your little stars. Muchas gracias. We are working on using polite terms such as "Por favor" and "Gracias", which can be useful for manners in English as well as Spanish!

Hasta miercoles, la proxima vez!

Senora Lucy