German Storytime
Description : Through picture books, interactive read‑alouds, and playful role‑play, toddlers are introduced to basic German vocabulary and simple sentences, laying the groundwork for language learning.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: German Sounds and Simple Greetings
Section 1: Greetings and Introductions
- Lesson 1: Saying Hallo
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn how to say "Hallo" through a friendly picture book and interactive read‑aloud.
- Lesson 2: Saying Tschüss
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discover the word "Tschüss" with playful role‑play and simple visuals.
Section 2: Basic Questions and Responses
- Lesson 1: Wer? and Was?
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce basic question words with engaging images and repetition.
- Lesson 2: Wie geht’s?
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice simple responses to "Wie geht’s?" using fun call-and-response games.
Section 3: Polite Expressions
- Lesson 1: Bitte
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Explore the polite word "Bitte" through interactive storytime and gestures.
- Lesson 2: Danke
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learn "Danke" by sharing simple thank‑you moments in a short picture book.
Section 4: Listening to Simple Sounds
- Lesson 1: Enjoying German Songs
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listen to cheerful German tunes to introduce the sound of the language.
- Lesson 2: Echo and Repeat
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice repeating sounds and words in a playful echo game.
Section 5: Role‑Play Greetings
- Lesson 1: Greeting a Friend
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Engage in role‑play to practice greeting greetings using familiar expressions.
- Lesson 2: Saying Goodbye in a Scene
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Act out farewell scenes with simple sentences and expressive actions.
Module 2: Family and Friends
Section 1: Family Members
- Lesson 1: Mama and Papa
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce family vocabulary with picture cards and a read‑aloud story.
- Lesson 2: Bruder and Schwester
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn sibling names using playful repetition and role‑play.
Section 2: Friends and Neighbors
- Lesson 1: Hallo, Freund!
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Explore the word "Freund" through picture books and interactive greetings.
- Lesson 2: Lernen über Nachbarn
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Discover simple words for neighbors using fun illustrations and simple dialogue.
Section 3: Helpful People and Simple Roles
- Lesson 1: Lehrer and Arzt
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce common helpers by reading a short story about school and care.
- Lesson 2: Bäcker and Verkäufer
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learn simple profession words in a playful setting with role‑play activities.
Section 4: Feelings and Emotions
- Lesson 1: Glücklich
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Use smiley pictures and a simple story to explain the word "glücklich."
- Lesson 2: Traurig
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduce "traurig" with gentle stories and expressive role‑play to convey feelings.
Section 5: Family Storytime
- Lesson 1: A Day with the Family
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Listen to a short family story that uses the learned vocabulary in context.
- Lesson 2: Acting Out the Family Tale
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage in role‑play inspired by the story to use simple sentences and expressions.
Module 3: Everyday Life and Simple Sentences
Section 1: Daily Routine Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Morning and Breakfast Words
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduce words connected to the morning routine with interactive illustrations.
- Lesson 2: Bedtime and Sleep Words
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn bedtime vocabulary through a soothing read‑aloud and picture support.
Section 2: Simple Self‑Introductions
- Lesson 1: Ich bin…
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practice the simple sentence "Ich bin…" using fun mirror activities.
- Lesson 2: Du bist…
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Encourage use of "Du bist…" in interactive pairing and role‑play.
Section 3: Active Verbs in Play
- Lesson 1: Run and Jump in German
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce simple action verbs with movement and playful mime.
- Lesson 2: Sing and Dance
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Combine music and movement to reinforce verbs in everyday contexts.
Section 4: Descriptive Words
- Lesson 1: Big and Small
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Compare sizes with visual aids and a simple story highlighting adjectives.
- Lesson 2: Happy and Sad
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Use expressive faces and relatable short dialogue to illustrate emotions.
Section 5: Interactive Read‑Aloud Story
- Lesson 1: A Simple Picture Story
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Read a short story that emphasizes familiar words and simple sentences.
- Lesson 2: Story Role‑Play
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Act out parts of the story to practice language and express creativity.
Module 4: Exploring Nature and Colors
Section 1: Colors in Nature
- Lesson 1: Primary Colors
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identify primary colors in nature through vivid illustrations and simple labels.
- Lesson 2: Secondary Colors
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Explore secondary colors with interactive color‑matching games.
Section 2: Weather Words
- Lesson 1: Sonne and Regen
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn basic weather vocabulary using fun picture cards and songs.
- Lesson 2: Wind and Schnee
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Connect new words to weather changes through a short illustrated story.
Section 3: Numbers and Counting
- Lesson 1: Counting from 1 to 5
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce numbers through playful interactions with objects and images.
- Lesson 2: Counting from 6 to 10
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Continue counting with a fun hands‑on activity and simple repetition.
Section 4: Nature Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: Baum and Blume
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discover the words for "tree" and "flower" with a vivid picture book.
- Lesson 2: See and Himmel
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learn the words for "lake" (or "sea") and "sky" in a relaxing storytime session.
Section 5: Nature Story Adventure
- Lesson 1: A Sunny Day Adventure
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Enjoy an interactive narrative about a day outdoors in simple German.
- Lesson 2: Nature Role‑Play
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Act out a mini adventure in nature to reinforce vocabulary and sentence structure.
Module 5: Food and Everyday Objects
Section 1: Fruits and Vegetables
- Lesson 1: Apfel and Banane
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn the names of common fruits using colorful images and simple conversation.
- Lesson 2: Karotte and Tomate
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introduce vegetable words in an interactive and playful role‑play setting.
Section 2: Common Foods
- Lesson 1: Brot and Milch
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Explore everyday food items with simple language and matching visuals.
- Lesson 2: Käse and Wasser
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn additional food vocabulary through an interactive read‑aloud session.
Section 3: Household Items
- Lesson 1: Tisch and Stuhl
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identify common household objects with picture aids and basic labels.
- Lesson 2: Fenster and Tür
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learn words for everyday objects using interactive demonstration and role‑play.
Section 4: Simple Shopping Interactions
- Lesson 1: Market Phrases
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce basic shopping language with simple dialogues and images.
- Lesson 2: A Little Market Story
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Role‑play a fun shopping scenario based on familiar vocabulary.
Section 5: Everyday Conversation Practice
- Lesson 1: Short Dialogues
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Practice simple conversation skills using learned words in pairs.
- Lesson 2: Storytime with Daily Topics
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Enjoy a group read‑aloud that brings everyday vocabulary into a playful narrative.