Campie-Exploring Spanish-Friday 6 Assignments

These next 2 weeks we are going to learn about the ancient art of weaving while making our own weaving loom and weaving an art piece. I will be breaking this lesson in half so this week we will discover the history of the art of weaving, create our loom, and learn the Tabby weave. Next week we will  learn new techniques and finish our project.

This week we are finishing up our weaving project.  Watch the videos below to learn the new techniques and post a photo of your completed creation.  


I hope you have enjoyed this school year as much as I have.  I look forward to seeing you all in the Fall around town or at APEX!

This week we are learning about cinco de mayo.   Write a private comment  telling me one thing you learned about cinco de mayo or show me a picture of your completed puzzle.

This week we are going to decorate our piñatas!  Watch the video below to see how I decorate my piñata then watch the clip of the history of the piñata.  Isn't it crazy that Marco Polo may have brought piñatas back from China just like the cascarones?   


When your piñata is decorated show me via photo or video.  Also let me know if you filled your piñata with candy, fruit, or toys.

Welcome back to Spanish class!  It was great to see some of you during the test week.  


This  week we are beginning to make piñatas.  During the lesson video I show you how to make a cactus piñata of your own.  For your assignment, share a photo or video of you working on your piñata.


Enjoy!

This week we are learning about Guatemalan worry dolls.  This is a fun activity and legends say that just like a Native American dream catcher, worry dolls are able to take away your worries while you sleep.

Worry dolls (also called trouble dolls; in Spanish, Muñeca quitapena) are small, hand-made dolls that originate from Guatemala. According to legend, Guatemalan children tell their worries to the Worry Dolls, placing them under their pillow when they go to bed at night. By morning the dolls have gifted them with the wisdom and knowledge to eliminate their worries.  The story of the worry doll is a local Mayan legend.  The origin of the Muñeca quitapena refers to a Mayan princess named Ixmucane. The princess received a special gift from the sun god that allowed her to solve any problem a human could worry about. The worry doll represents the princess and her wisdom.


If you are a virtual only student, submit a photo or video of your worry doll after it is complete.

I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break! This week we are learning about cascarones which are a fun Mexican tradition that my family enjoys. Please be warned that cascarones are messy and should only be opened and used outdoors. Send me a photo or video of you making your cascarones, your finished cascarones, or the after effects. Have fun!

A couple weeks ago we worked on counting in Spanish with a matching game. Last week we danced around to Mambo music. This week we are going to combine the counting and movement by counting your jumps. The Active Number Counting Video linked to this lesson has Star Wars characters showing you different ways you can jump while counting. Feel free to make up your own activity like jumping up and down 1 step or on a trampoline. Send me a video or photo of your jumping activity while counting in Spanish or write in the comments how many jumps you can do in a row while counting in Spanish. I am excited to hear how many jumps you can do in a row!

Hello students! This week we learning about Tito Puente. After watching the lesson, check out the video from when Tito Puente visited Sesame Street.

For your assignment, send me a video of you dancing or playing your own instrument to mambo music. Does mambo music make you want to dance or take a nap? Let me know how mambo music makes you feel when you are listening to it.

I will not be available during office hours this week. If you have a question or want to chat with me, email or write a private comment letting me know you would like to talk with me and we can arrange a time to virtually meet. Have a wonderful week!

This week we are reviewing our numbers again. I uploaded a matching game for numbers 1-20. If you have mastered uno hasta veinte, I also uploaded a version for larger numbers.

Send me a photo of your finished game or a video of you playing it. If you do not have a printer or if you like to design, you can create your own version of the game. I am excited to see your matching games!

This week we are learning a traditional hand clap chant called “Bate Bate”. Bate means stir. Let me know if you figure out what we are stirring when you hear the chant.

I attached the words in the chant, the list of hand motions, and also a video of my daughter and I attempting the hand clap chant with motions.

Please show me your hand chant during my office hours or take a video and share it with me via the classroom. I also would love to know what you thought about the hand chant!

Happy week before Valentines Day! This week we are going to read and write a book about what we saw on our walk in San Valentín. Watch the lesson video below for more information.

Here are the articles that go with each noun that is pictured to help you correctly write your book. The pages can go in any order as long as the articles (un, una, unos) match the noun. The "a" goes before Cupido because it is a person not an object.

un globo rojo - a red balloon
una flecha - an arrow
unos dulces - candies
a Cupido - Cupid
un corazón - a heart
una caja de chocolates - a box of chocolates
una tarjeta -a card
un arreglo de rosas - an arrangement of roses

After your book is finished, upload a photo of your book or a video of you reading your book or the google doc/slideshow of your book.

Please let me know if you have any questions via a private comment in our classroom or visit my office hours everyday from 12:30-1:00 PM.

Welcome to febrero! I am so happy we are the second month of 2021! This week I am reading another story to you about a Mamá looking for her perrito. For your assignment, tell me your favorite hiding place from the story. You can write it down in Spanish, tell me in a video, or take a photo of a picture you drew labeled in Spanish. You can also list the words you recognized in Spanish and the new vocabulary you learned.

detrás de la puerta
dentro del reloj
dentro del piano
debajo de la escalera
en el armario
debajo de la cama
en el baúl
debajo de la afombra
en la cesta

This week I am sharing a daily schedule in Spanish. After watching the lesson video, send me a picture of the Spanish daily schedule you created! Enjoy!

This week we are learning how to say our chores in Spanish. Watch the lesson video and repeat the chores a fter I say them then turn in one of the homework assignments I mention in the video. I am excited to see your chore pictures, videos, games, or writings. Have a spectacular week!

Welcome back to Spanish class! I hope you had a relaxing break! The calendar video goes over our new month, season, and year while also reviewing some vocabulary from last semester so feel free to watch it multiple times!

For our lesson this week, I am reading one of my favorite stories, Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman, about a little bird who is looking for his mother. While listening to the story write down any Spanish words that are new or Spanish words that you recognize. You can type the words into a Google Doc and upload it here or write the vocabulary words in a comment. You could also draw a picture about the story and share it with me. Also, let me know if you enjoyed the story!

This week we are reviewing numbers. In the video I show you how to play the game tripas de gato. If you are feeling creative, make your own tripas de gato board and show me a picture of it.

This week we are going to review the alphabet. If you want a refresher, I added the previous alphabet videos to this lesson so you can find them easily.

For our assignment, use the printable alphabet flash cards to play a memory game with someone at your house. If you do not want to print the cards, create your own. Post a photo or video of your game or write a private comment to me letting me know how you reviewed your alphabet this week.

This week we are completing projects about my favorite holiday, el Dia de Accion de Gracias. You have 3 options for work. 1. color the color by spanish word and upload a photo of it. 2. Make your own "Doy Gracias" book and upload a photo of it (or a video of you reading it). 3. Type in a private comment telling me what you are thankful for or how you celebrate Thanksgiving. I am grateful I have Spanish with you each week! Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias!

I had a blast watching you dance and listening to your "Cabeza, Hombros, Rodillas, Pies" songs. You are amazing!

This week I am going to read you another story. Remember that you do not need to understand everything I read to keep learning. Listening to a book in Spanish will challenge your brain and allow it to grow. Let me know in the private comments (where you submit your assignments) any words you recognized or new words that you learned. Also if you have a favorite picture book in English you would like me to read in Spanish let me know!

This week we are going back to before Dia de los Muertos and singing about body parts. In the video I sing a song that you might recognize from your younger years. Follow along and sing with me. When you are finished, send me a photo or video of your movements OR let me know what you learned or any other body parts you already knew in Spanish by writing a private comment.

This is our last week of classes before Dia de los Muertos so I am showing you how to make an origami butterfly. Legends say that the butterflies lead the spirits back to celebrate with families on November 1st and 2nd each year. I am also sharing a link to visit the Longmont Museum Dia de los Muertos exhibit virtually for those who want to visit the museum without going out in the snow.

If you make an origami mariposa or draw one of your own, show it to me. If you tour the museum, tell me about it. I also am looking forward to seeing your amazing costumes this week for our APEX spirit week!

I am happy you learned so much about Dia de los Muertos! This week I show you how I make a calavera with model magic clay. I am excited to see what you create for Dia de los Muertos. Take a photo and show me or write a private comment to me telling me what you did to celebrate. Remember to push the turn in button once you have uploaded your file or comment!

Hola estudiantes! This week I am dressed as a cute character from a popular movie. Let me know your guess as to what character I am in the beginning of the calendar video (only if you want, this isn't required). For homework, post a private comment to me telling me what you learned this week about Dia de los Muertos.

Hola estudiantes! I am so happy to get to learn with you again this week at APEX! This week after watching the calendar video, watch the video de la cabeza a los pies and listen as I read to you a fabulous book by Eric Carle. After listening to the book, tell me what you learned by submitting a photo, video, google doc or private comment. I am excited to hear how you moved or what you learned this week!

This week we are learning about the Quetzal and its importance to the Guatemalan culture. Watch the calendar video for a refresh on your previous lessons then watch the Quetzal_bird video. Show me your Quetzal by uploading a picture or tell me about your Quetzal in a private comment where you would submit your assignment.

Hola Estudiantes! This week after watching our calendar video, listen to me read the book Pele, El Rey del Futbol. At the end of the video I talk about why I read to you in Spanish but I should tell you before you actually listen to the story. I read to you in Spanish so you can hear pronunciations and listen for words you recognize. I do not read in Spanish expecting you to understand everything I read. I do not read in Spanish expecting you to understand the point of the story even, which is why I also read the stories in English. Please listen to the Spanish words and do not get frustrated if you do not understand, it is an exercise to familiarize yourself with the Spanish language. Listen to the story and enjoy learning (in English) about Pele and his life love dream of soccer.

This week we are going to begin learning our alphabet. We will be working on the alphabet every week so do not feel like you have to have it memorized this week. I have posted a couple Alphabet resources along with our weekly calendar video.

For your classwork, play the Alphabet Chutes and Ladder game and let me know how you did. I am excited to hear about your alphabet game and see any creations of new alphabet game boards! Hasta Luego!

Let's learn our numbers in Spanish! After you have finished watching the "Week3CalendarNumbers" video use your numbers to play the Connect 4 game. You can print the game sheet or draw your own. Turn in a photo of your game card letting me know who won or show me in my office hours. Hasta Luego!

After watching the attached video, show me what you did at home to help learn your days of the week. You can upload a video or picture showing me what you did, join me in office hours and show me, or leave me a private comment telling me how you practiced the days of the week. Please let me know if you have any questions.

After watching this video, submit a short video telling me 2 things that make you unique. I am excited to get to know you this semester!