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.