Tip 11: How do I evaluate a Spanish curriculum? You are looking for the magic recipe: fun + retainment. If learning isn’t fun, then your child won’t want to continue. And if they don’t retain anything, you won’t feel like your time and money was well spent. So let’s look at the key qualities for […]
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Tip 10: Proven models for teaching Spanish to kids The push these days is toward student centered learning. So in order to make decisions on what is right for your Spanish learner, you should know the different Spanish teaching models and figure out which one is right for you. Total Immersion Spanish classes In a Total Immersion […]
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Tip 9: Why should kids learn Spanish? Did you know that the United States has the second most Spanish speakers in the world after Mexico? Whether you use this language at home or abroad, it’s a lifelong skill with tangible benefits. 1 Elementary aged kids soak up language Sadly, foreign language instruction is undervalued and […]
Tip 8: Teaching Spanish to your homeschooler For homeschooling parents who have tried to conduct Spanish classes for their kids, it can be a frustrating experience to find the right resources. The result is the kids never progress beyond some basic Spanish vocabulary. The choices can be overwhelming, particularly for homeschooling parents who teach several […]
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Tip 7: Interactive Puppetry Training Video Interactive puppetry is a magical part of the Sing ‘n Speak Spanish program as it helps children overcome shyness and converse in Spanish. The puppet skits are usually a child’s favorite part of the lesson and they always want more! There are numerous humorous puppet skits embedded in the […]
Tip 6: Preposition Song The inspiration for Sing ‘n Speak Spanish® originally stemmed from my love of singing in Spanish (since I grew up in Mexico City) and the power songs have in aiding memory retention. In 6th grade, my English teacher taught our class a preposition song to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” I […]
Tip 5: How to use puppets The Year 1 and Year 2 Spanish lessons include humorous and interactive puppet skits. These skits add a delightful component to the teaching of a foreign language. You may be unfamiliar with the use of puppets and therefore not comfortable using them. It takes a little practice to use […]
Tip 4: How to teach songs with TPR The memorization of songs is an effective and enjoyable component of the Sing ‘n Speak Spanish program. If melodies are catchy, students will sing the songs repeatedly, giving them the repetition they need for long term vocabulary retention. TPR singing is an effective way to teach songs. […]
Tip 3: How to Introduce Vocabulary with Flash cards and TPR The introduction of new vocabulary with flash cards is an important part of the Spanish lesson. It is effective and lots of fun when you use the following method: 1. Students listen and pronounce the new word several times as they associate the picture […]
Tip 2: Class activities should involve most of the students most of the time. To keep students engaged and maximize learning, minimize activities where the focus is on an individual student. Split the class into teams to play games so each student is involved in the play as often as possible. Team members can help […]