A playgroup for moms, dads, caretakers and kids that uses music and movement to provide an early learning experience that families can enjoy in the classroom and at home . . . in person learning may be available in October.
Our Spanish Introductory class exposes students to basic vocabulary and simple phrases through games, songs, and movement. Classes are hands-on and easy to follow. By combining a variety of activities that repeat and reinforce content children gain the skills to move on to Beginner I.
This is an intensive immersion-based path to fluency in speaking reading, and writing the Spanish language that meets twice a week. Students acquire basic oral skills, such as expressing multiple greetings, and stating basic personal information. Through games, class discussions and role-plays teachers emphasize early reading and writing skills. Music, stories, and rhymes help students master simple phonics and vocabulary.
Beginner II covers similar topics to Beginner I in greater depth. As in Beginner I, classes take place twice a week for effective, accelerated instruction. Students expand their vocabulary and develop reading, writing and conversation skills. This course is intended for those who want to continue learning Spanish after having taken Beginner I or those who have significant prior experience with the Spanish language (e.g. parents or caregiver speaks Spanish, has completed Beginner I or other courses in Spanish).
Drama Class focuses on expanding vocabulary and building reading comprehension skills by reading and dramatizing well known fairy tales, including Little Red Riding Hood – Caperucita Roja, Puss and Boots – El Gato con Botas and the Three Little Pigs – Los Tres Chanchitos. Skits are created specifically for each class’ reading level, and students select a character role that they prepare for a performance at the end of the session (with costumes, below). For on-line classes, the children become “stick-figure puppeteers” to portray their characters. This engaging class enhances vocabulary, reading, oral fluency, and grammar.
Our teachers can help students develop the Spanish-language skills necessary to succeed in middle school Spanish. We offer one-on-one classes with a native-speaking teacher or group classes limited to 6 students (online or in your home). The teacher will tailor the class with the student(s)’ skill level and arrange a convenient time to zoom during the school week or during the evenings or weekends.
Please call Mariela Alarcon-Yohe to arrange a meeting with teacher.
This is a beginner Zumba class and children will be introduced to salsa, merengue, and cumbia. These kid-friendly classes based on Zumba choreography with age-appropriate songs will certainly make fitness so much fun!!!
