ADVICE & TIPS-August WEEK 1

 AUGUST WEEK 1: digital LESSON
You will practice:​
 1. 00:00-5:17:  Learn Finger Names 
2. 5:18-10:48: Draw Faces on Fingers
3. 10:48-17:30: Lyrics to Song: "Pulgarcito" (Where is Thumbkin?)
4. 17:30-19:46: Song: "Pulgarcito" 
After watching Digital Episodes 1-4, do Easy Review Activities: 1 & 2)
5. 19:46-22:20: Hide-and-Go-Seek (a tree) 
6. 22:20-24:11: Hide-and-Go-Seek (a shed) 
​7. 24:11-28:01: Spelling Colors Review

EASY Review ACTIVITIES:   

You're all set to dive into some fun review activities to brush up on the Spanish vocab that was introduced in the digital lesson! Even if you don’t know a word of Spanish, you can confidently teach fun and easy Spanish review activities to your students! You'll be amazed at how quickly you and your students pick up new vocabulary and phrases, all while having a great time. So dive in and enjoy the journey of teaching Spanish with ease and enthusiasm! Depending on your schedule this week, you could roll out one, two, or all three of these engaging review activities. Let the language adventure begin!

1.  Sing & ACT OUT "PULGARCITO":  10 minUTES

Materials Needed: ​Print the Activity 1 Vocabulary handout below
Activity: Acting Out "Pulgarcito"
1. Watch the Lessons: Make sure your students have watched digital lessons Parts 1-4.
  1. Introduction: Tell your students that they will act out the song with you, just like in the digital lesson.
  2. Prepare: Start by putting your hands behind your back. The fun is about to begin!
  3. Play the Audio: Play the audio file "Spanish in August: Where is Thumbkin? (Pulgarcito)" starting at 4:50.
    • (00:00-4:49 teaches the names of the fingers)
    • (4:50-10:31 teaches how to act out the song)
  4. Practice: Follow along with the audio file to learn how to act out the song.
  5. Repeat: After practicing with the audio, play the actual song "Pulgarcito" and act it out with your students.
  6. Repetition: Continue to act out the song throughout the week. It will get easier each time!​

2.  draw "PULGARCITO": 15 minutes

Materials Needed: ​Print the the four handouts below. Make copies of the hand and finger flashcards for your students.
Fun Activity: Finger Faces in Spanish!
  1. Get Ready: Watch digital lessons Parts 1-2 to learn the names of the fingers in Spanish.
  2. Show and Tell: Show your students the picture of the hand and the finger flashcards you downloaded and printed.
  3. Draw Faces: Use a fine-tip marker to draw faces on each fingertip. Get creative! Add mustaches, hair, glasses, and use different colors. Your students will love watching you draw the silly faces!
  4. Label Fingers: Label each finger with its flashcard name.
Student Activity:
  1. Hand Out Worksheets: Give each student a hand worksheet. Have them write their name on it.
  2. Draw Their Faces: Let students draw a variety of faces on each fingertip—silly, sad, surprised, goofy, etc.
  3. Label Fingers: For older students, review how to cut and paste the finger name flashcards above each finger.
  4. Practice Together: Practice saying the names of the fingers and sing the song together.
  5. Show Off: Post the finished hands on a bulletin board for everyone to see.
     Have fun getting creative and practicing Spanish!
These are visuals and flashcards included in the download file: 
Sing the song, "Pulgarcito" with your students and have them point to the fingers on their worksheet as you sing together. You can also call on a student to sit in front of the class and point to fingers on their Pulgarcito worksheet as you sing the song together.
SHARE YOUR DSA STORY! 
Every time we get your WINS  AND SUCCESSES in our inbox, we can’t help but do a little happy dance — to "Don't Stop Believing" or "La Bamba" of course!

Why? Because success doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your wins are our wins, and they’re proof for others that when you do the work, you get results. 

Whether your students are finally beginning to repeat or sing in Spanish along with the digital lessons,  or say words in Spanish during the day, or teachers are feeling more confident carrying out the Easy Review Activities, or parents are sharing that their child is speaking Spanish at home — we want to hear your wins BIG and small!
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Celebrating you always,
Theresa & Team HOLA