Spanish Verb Fun

Overview

Grade Level: Kindergarten
Subject: Languages - Spanish
Duration: 60 minutes
Curriculum Area: Foreign Languages - Kindergarten
Standards:

• Introduction to basic verbs in a foreign language, focusing on familiar activities.

Objective

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and use three basic Spanish verbs: "correr" (to run), "saltar" (to jump), and "hablar" (to talk). Students will engage in interactive learning activities to associate these verbs with actions.

Materials

• Picture flashcards illustrating each verb
• Simple props (e.g., a small ball or toy for running, a jump rope for jumping)
• Audio clips of a native Spanish speaker pronouncing each verb
• Colorful verb posters
• Spanish Verb Song (created by the teacher or sourced appropriately)
• Stickers for rewards

Lesson Structure

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Greeting and Warm-up

   • Begin with a warm greeting in Spanish, "¡Hola!"
   • Introduce the topic by explaining that today you will embark on a fun adventure of learning Spanish action words.
   • Ask the student about their favorite game. Use gestures to indicate running, jumping, and talking.

2. Objective Sharing

   • Clearly state the learning goal: "Today, we will learn how to say 'run', 'jump', and 'talk' in Spanish and use them to play!"

Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

1. Introduce Verbs with Visuals

   • Present flashcards of each verb with a corresponding picture.
   • Pronounce each verb slowly and clearly in Spanish, asking the student to repeat:
     • "Correr" (koh-rehr)
     • "Saltar" (sahl-tar)
     • "Hablar" (ah-blar)

2. Listen and Repeat

   • Play audio clips of a native speaker pronouncing each verb. Allow the student to listen and repeat, emphasizing clear pronunciation.

3. Gestures and Actions

   • Demonstrate the action for each verb: run in place, jump, and pretend to talk.
   • Encourage the student to join in, associating each word with the action it represents.

Guided Practice (20 minutes)

1. Interactive Game – "Simón dice" (Simon Says)

   • Play a game of "Simón dice," using the new verbs.
   • Say, "Simón dice, 'Correr'." The student should start running in place. Repeat with the other verbs and mix them up to add challenge and fun.

2. Verb Match-up

   • Spread out the verb flashcards. Say a verb in Spanish and have the student pick the correct flashcard. Use props to reinforce understanding (e.g., use a jump rope for "saltar").

Reinforcement (10 minutes)

1. Sing the Spanish Verb Song

   • Teach the student a simple song incorporating the verbs, set to the tune of a familiar children’s melody. Example: "Correr, saltar, hablar, en español vamos a jugar!"

2. Story Time with Actions

   • Read a short story or narrative involving the verbs. Encourage the student to act out the verbs when they appear in the story.

Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)

1. Review and Wrap-Up

   • Quickly review each verb with actions. Ask the student to demonstrate understanding by saying and performing each verb.

2. Positive Reinforcement

   • Reward the student with stickers for participation and effort. Encourage them to use the new words with family or friends.

Extension Activities

• Home Practice: Suggest that the student teaches the verbs to a family member, using the actions they learned.
• Create a Verb Wall: Encourage creating a personal verb wall at home to display each new Spanish word they learn.

This lesson plan is designed with engaging, practical activities that cater to the developmental stage of kindergarten students. By incorporating actions and interactive games, the lesson provides a multisensory approach to language acquisition that aligns with US education standards for early foreign language learning.