It has been another wonderful week of learning and growth in our class! I have seen so much growth in the kids, and I can't wait to share all of it with you in our upcoming conferences!
Here's a snapshot of our week...
Lectura / Reading: This week we practiced words and syllables with W, which are not too common in Spanish. We also compared the phrase me gusta (I like) with me encanta (I love). The kids had fun thinking up phrases for these!
Escritura / Writing: We've been honing in on small moments, or semilla (seed) vs. sandía (watermelon) stories. This week the students planned and wrote another story, this time focusing on a small moment and including details.
Matemáticas / Math: We have been reviewing numbers 11-20, larger addition and subtraction problems (within 10), 3D shapes, counting and writing 1-100, and more!
Biblia / Bible: This week we have started our huevos de la resurrección (Resurrection eggs) project. We've learned about significant moments in Jesus' last week on earth with symbols like el burro (the donkey), la copa (the cup), and la corona de espinas (the crown of thorns). The kids have been enjoying coloring a book and putting papers inside an egg each day. We are excited to remember that Jesus did not stay dead--He is alive!
Immersion Tip of the Week
Have your child be the "language teacher" in your house one evening. Encourage him/her to teach you some new words or phrases. Let your child show off and be the expert. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and laugh as you learn. Most importantly, have fun!
Reading Tip of the Week
In some of our reading groups, we've worked on developing fluency when we read. Fluency is reading like talking--not too quickly, but also not in a choppy way. When you read to your child, read with lots of expression to model this!
Book Helpers Needed!
We have been blessed with many new additions to our school library in both English and Spanish! Before the books are put on shelves for kids to take home and enjoy, they need to be covered and labeled for circulation. Is anyone willing to take home some books to help with this? If so, let me know. (You can start after spring break!) Muchas gracias!
Other Announcements
Holland Aquatic Center is excited to announce a USA Triathlon sanctioned Splash and Dash. This is both a youth and adult event that features an age group designated swim and run. The date is set for Saturday, April 24 at Holland Aquatic Center. See attached flier and event guide for more details. Registration is available on the HCAC website or HERE.
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