“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” -Sydney J. Harris
Introduction
The curriculum is built around curiosity, play, communication, music, culture, and meaningful interaction. Students develop Spanish through age-appropriate activities that encourage them to listen, speak, explore, and connect with the wider Spanish-speaking world.
- Spanish Class: Sample Activities and Expectations
- Teaching Philosophy
- Sample Plot- Kindergarten Saga
Grade Level Links
Year-At-A-Glance
Explore the articles below for an overview of each curricular category and how it connects across grade levels. Think of these as your roadmap for the year.
- Storytelling in Early Spanish Language Learning
- Teaching Spanish Through Culture and Geography
- Center Work in the Elementary Spanish Classroom
- Spanish Classroom Routines: Structure and Flexibility
Sample Units
Storytelling
Experiential storytelling for PK3–PK4; interactive for K–2; TPRS-based for Grades 3–4.
Theater Unit
Grade 4 students take the stage in a full Spanish theater unit.
Center Work
Grades K–2 rotate through activity centers using working vocabulary.
Floor Map
Grades 1–4 navigate a giant floor map to explore geography in Spanish.
Town Simulation
Grades 2–3 role-play a Spanish-speaking town with real-world interactions.
Culture Projects & Songs
Grades K–4 explore Spanish-speaking cultures through hands-on projects and music.
World Languages & Accents
Grade 4 explores linguistic diversity, regional accents, and world languages.
Spanish Soccer
Grades 3–4 take learning outside with a soccer unit played entirely in Spanish.
Duolingo
Grades 3–4 use Duolingo to reinforce vocabulary and listening skills.
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