MI CAMINO SPANISH 
Spanish Educational Resources & Lessons for Kids

Course Syllabus, Spanish Basics (Level 1)

 

Spanish Basics, Level 1 will focus on 10 lessons of "Spanish language fundamentals." Both students with no prior Spanish language exposure along with students with some Spanish will be right at home in this class. For beginners, we'll introduce new Spanish vocabulary, grammar and phrases as a "first exposure" to the essentials. For students with some prior language experience, this course will be a good refresher and give them a chance to focus on pronunciation and comprehension with more robust verbal exercises. It is entirely normal, if not encouraged, for students to repeat term 1 up to 3 times for maximum retention!

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IMPORTANT! Lesson pace is based on teacher discretion and in some cases, not all content from the following lessons will not be covered. Lessons will be supplemented with additional activities and exercises such as verbal presentations, holiday and cultural activities, learning songs, mini-plays or small skits. 

 

Course Objectives:

 

By the end of the course students will have a basic understanding of the following lessons:

 

​Lesson 1 – Greetings, Good-Byes, & Introduction to Personal Pronouns
Lesson 2 – Numbers, Alphabet, Colors & Shapes
Lesson 3 – The Calendar & Weather Basics
Lesson 4 – Telling Time & School Vocabulary
Lesson 5 – Common Verbs & “Me Gusta”
Lesson 6 – Parts of the Body & Introduction to Animals
Lesson 7 – Introduction to Members of a Family
Lesson 8 – Introduction to Food & the Present Tense
Lesson 9 – Introduction to the Simple Future
Lesson 10 – Introduction to Spanish-Speaking Countries

 

Methods of Instruction:

 

Throughout this course, students will use a proprietary, age-appropriate Mi Camino "Spanish Basics" workbook (see workbook images on the right). Course content will be delivered through verbal introduction and review, drills, role-playing, games, learning-based videos, and written exercises that include age appropriate puzzles, Q&A, fill-in-the-blank, coloring or drawing. Typically I do no assign homework unless it is requested by parents based on individual learning goals.

 

Absences & Refunds:

 

Students will be allowed to participate in the first class free of charge. Should you decide that you would like your child to continue with the course, payment in full at the start of the next scheduled class is required. There will be no refunds for missed classes. If I should need to cancel a class due to illness or another unforeseen emergency, I will attempt to find a qualified substitute. If a class needs to be canceled, I will schedule a make-up class as soon as possible.

 

How to Reach Me:

 

The best way to contact me is through email but you can also call/text me at 503-332-2528 if an immediate response is required. I will make every attempt to get back to you as soon as possible or within 24 hours.

 

Lesson 1 - Greetings, Goodbyes & Introduction to Personal Pronouns

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Use Spanish personal pronouns

• Explain the difference between “tú” and “usted”

• Use common Spanish greetings

• Use common Spanish good-byes

• Use common Spanish phrases to introduce yourself

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Explain how “HAY” (there is/there are) is used

• Conjugate the verb “SER” (to be) in the present tense

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Lesson 2 - Numbers, Alphabet, Colors & Shapes

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By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Count from 1-20

• Count from 20-30

• Count by 10’s to 100

• Say the Spanish Alphabet

• Answer the question, ¿Cuántos hay?

• Say several colors in Spanish!

• Say several shapes in Spanish!

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Count by 100’s to 1000

 

Lesson 3 - The Calendar & Weather

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Say the days of the week

• Say the months of the year

• Say the seasons

• Describe the weather in Spanish!​

• Answer the question,  ¿Qué día es hoy?

• Answer the questions, ¿Qué tiempo hace?

 

Lesson 4 - Introduction to Telling Time & School Vocabulary

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Describe how “articles” are used with nouns

• Say the time in Spanish to the hour

• Say the time in Spanish to the quarter hour

• Say the time in Spanish to the half hour

• Use common “telling time” vocabulary

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Say the time in Spanish to the minute

• Conjugate the verb “IR” (to go) in the present tense

• Use common vocabulary related to school

 

Lesson 5 - Common Verbs & "Me Gusta"

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By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Say several common Spanish verbs

• Use vocabulary related to these verbs

• Use the phrase “Me gusta…” to describe what you like to do

• Use the phrase “No me gusta…” to describe what you don’t like to do

 

Lesson 6 - Parts of the Body, "Me Duele" & Intorduction to Animals 

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Name common parts of the body in Spanish

• Use the phrase “Me duele…” with parts of the body when describing what hurts

• Name common animals of the farm

• Name common animals of the ocean

• Name common animals of the jungle

 

Lesson 7 - Introduction to Adjectives "My Family"

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Name the members of your family

• Answer simple questions about your family completely in Spanish​

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Use “asking questions” vocabulary

 

Lesson 8 - Food & Introduction to the Present Tense

 

By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Use common Spanish food vocabulary

• Answer the questions, "¿Cuál te gusta? (Which do you like?) and ¿Tienes hambre? (Are you hungry?)

• Order a simple meal completely in Spanish!               ​

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Conjugate regular Spanish verbs in the present tense

• Explain what the “infinitive” form of a verb is

• Explain what an “irregular” verb is

• Speak in the present tense

 

Lesson 9 - Introduction to the Simple Future

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By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• Use common vocabulary related to location

• Answer the question, “¿Adónde vas?” (Where are you going?)

• Answer the question, “¿Qué vas a hacer?” (What are you going to do?) 

 

In addition, for students in grades 3-5, they will also be able to:

• Conjugate the verb IR (to go) in the present tense

• Use the verb IR to speak in the simple future

• Use common vocabulary related to the future​

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Lesson 10 - Introduction to Spanish-Speaking Countries

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By the end of this lesson your child should be able to:

• List the Spanish-speaking countries of the world including countries found in:

  • Estados Unidos Mexicanos (México)

  • España (Spain)

  • América Central (Central America)

  • África (Africa)

  • El Caribe (The Caribbean)

  • América del Sur (South America)

• Locate Spanish-speaking countries on a world map

• List interesting facts about Spanish-speaking countries

• Describe how widely spoken Spanish is throughout the world

• Talk to your friends and family about the language and culture of several Spanish-speaking countries

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