Hola padres! This was an exciting week for the scholars as they learned so many different things! In PE, we started off on a soccer unit. We learned how to kick with the instep of our foot and to stop the ball by trapping it instead of picking it up with our hands. They really enjoyed this. On Wednesdays, we are continuing to use the parachute and I was able to translate a ryhme set to the tune of "row, row, row your boat" into Spanish. In the ryhme, a scholar's name is called out and they have to run under the parachute and find a new spot. It was fun to have them catch on to the song and be able to sing it along with me. I will continue this game with the classes as they rotate through their Wednesday PE class with me.
In Spanish, both Kinder and First were able to review the days of the week with a fun book called, La Semana de Cookie which tells about a mischievous cat and his misadventures throughout the week. From there, we learned our new vocabulary about feelings using different props or motions. Be sure to ask your scholar how to say "I'm cold" or "I'm hungry". Today we continued learning that vocabulary using two fun games that also helped them review their body part vocabulary.
Next week, I plan to delve into some crafts that exemplify the celebration of Día de los muertos, the day of the dead celebration that happens at the beginning of November in Mexico. Phoenix has many ways we can teach the rich tradition of this holiday to our children. Here is a link to some of these celebrations around town: http://phoenix.about.com/od/events/a/dayofthedead.htm
We will actually be attending the one at the Mesa Arts Center on Saturday. Here is the link and info for that one:
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/events/free-events/diadelosmuertos
I am excited to see what it is all about! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sra. Hamilton
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