A couple of weeks ago the Middle school students had the opportunity to interview a parent, el señor Antonio (Almas’s dad from Classroom 6). He was a wonderful guest and I really appreciate him joining us for this activity. It was wonderful to see the students trying hard and understanding what he had to say. Of course for some of them it was easier to understand and speak than for others.…and some of them got very nervous at the beginning when they were asking or answering questions.…but as time passed they started feeling much more comfortable and spoke more relaxed and confidently.

This is definitely the kind of experience the students need to practice what they have been learning in class. It gives them such confidence and is a great feeling for them once they see how the pieces fit together.

This is what one of the students who participated on the interview that day had to say.
“A few days ago we had a parent come to our class. He is a pilot and we got to interview him in Spanish. We asked him questions such as what his name was, where he lived, where he had learned Spanish, his favorite color, movie, animal etc… He had learned Spanish as a young boy.It was a great experience for us to practice our Spanish”.

I would like to invite other parents who know Spanish to come and let the students interview you. We could have you come to UE as well.

Please e-mail me if interested. spanish@desertgardenmontessori.org

MUCHAS GRACIAS ANTONIO!!!

This has been a great week. With new songs and simple activities the children have enjoyed.

CR 2 is learning a song about “dinosaurios“
(It goes to the tune of the Addams family theme)
Yo soy dinosaurio (repeat 4 times)
Soy un Megalosaurio, soy un Cefalosaurio, soy Estegosaurio y un Triceratops.
Soy un dinosaurio (repeat 4 times)

CR 6 is learning a song about “insectos” (mariposa-butterfly, mosca-fly, arana-spider, grillo-cricket)
(It goes to the tune of Head shoulders knees and toes)
Mariposa, mosca, arana y grillo y grillo (repeat as needed)

CR 1 is learnig a song about the “sistema solar” (luna-moon, sol-sun, estrella-star)
Soy el sol, soy el sol y me gusta salir y me gusta salir
eeeen el dia, eeeen el dia.
si si si (bis)
Soy la luna, soy la luna y me gusta salir y me gusta salir
eeen la noche, eeen la noche
si si si (bis)
Soy la estrella, soy la estrella y me gusta salir y me gusta salir
eeen la noche, eeen la noche
si si si (bis)

CR 7 is learning a song about the partes del cuerpo (body parts)
It’s called “Juanito” by Jose Luis Orosco. (This one you can see on you tube)

These are all beautiful songs sang by beautiful children!!!

Hasta Pronto!!!