Little Spanish Storytime
Uses picture books to introduce Spanish narratives.
Description : This course engages toddlers with simple Spanish stories and interactive read‑aloud sessions. Repetition and visual cues help build vocabulary and comprehension, fostering a love for storytelling in Spanish.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Spanish Storytime Basics Section 1: Greetings and Sounds - Lesson 1: Basic Spanish Greetings - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn simple greetings like "hola" and "adiós." - Lesson 2: Hello and Goodbye Practice - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice saying "hello" and "goodbye" with fun repetition. Section 2: Story Characters - Lesson 1: Meeting the Characters - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce friendly characters through a simple story. - Lesson 2: Character Name Repetition - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Repeat character names and associate them with pictures. Section 3: Simple Vocabulary - Lesson 1: Colors in Spanish - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn basic color words with visual cues. - Lesson 2: Numbers You Can Count - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduce simple counting words using familiar objects. Section 4: Story Rhythm and Rhyme - Lesson 1: Repeating Phrases - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Practice key phrases repeatedly in a rhythmic manner. - Lesson 2: Simple Rhymes in Spanish - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enjoy easy rhymes that enhance memory and fun. Section 5: Interactive Read-Aloud - Lesson 1: Picture Cues Storytime - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use colorful pictures to tell a short, engaging story. - Lesson 2: Join the Story - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Encourage participation by repeating words and phrases. Module 2: Basic Elements of Spanish Stories Section 1: Everyday Situations in Stories - Lesson 1: Family and Friends - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discover words related to family members and friends. - Lesson 2: Our Home Environment - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introduce simple stories about home and everyday surroundings. Section 2: Time and Weather in Stories - Lesson 1: Day and Night Concepts - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn words for morning, noon, and night through storytelling. - Lesson 2: Basic Weather Words - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduce simple weather terms like sunny and rainy with visuals. Section 3: Feelings and Emotions - Lesson 1: Happy and Sad Moments - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Explore basic feelings with expressive pictures and simple words. - Lesson 2: Sharing How We Feel - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Use a story to show how characters express their emotions. Section 4: Story Structure Essentials - Lesson 1: Beginning, Middle, and End - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce the idea of a story having a start, middle, and finish. - Lesson 2: Sequencing a Simple Tale - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice arranging a short sequence of events in order. Section 5: Repetition for Confidence - Lesson 1: Chanting Words in Spanish - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use a chant to reinforce vocabulary and rhythm. - Lesson 2: Singing a Simple Spanish Song - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage with a familiar tune that repeats key words. Module 3: Exploring Spanish Culture Through Stories Section 1: Traditional Spanish Tales - Lesson 1: Classic Folktale Introduction - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Hear a simple, traditional Spanish folktale with clear images. - Lesson 2: Story Dialogue Practice - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice repeating dialogue lines from the folktale. Section 2: Food and Flavors - Lesson 1: Simple Spanish Food Words - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduce vocabulary for common foods using fun illustrations. - Lesson 2: Tasty Story Moments - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Listen to a short story involving food and tasting experiences. Section 3: Celebrations and Traditions - Lesson 1: Festivals in Spanish Stories - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn about a simple celebration through a lively story. - Lesson 2: Story of a Festive Day - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Follow a narrative about a fun, festive event with repetition. Section 4: Nature as Story Background - Lesson 1: Animals and Plants - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduce nature vocabulary through an engaging, simple tale. - Lesson 2: Story with Nature Visual Cues - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enhance comprehension with story images highlighting nature. Section 5: Cultural Songs and Rhymes - Lesson 1: Introduction to Spanish Lullabies - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Enjoy a calm lullaby that introduces soft Spanish sounds. - Lesson 2: Fun Spanish Rhymes - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice a playful rhyme that repeats basic vocabulary. Module 4: Engaging Story Settings in Spanish Section 1: Storytime in the Classroom - Lesson 1: Establishing a Routine - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn the classroom storytime routine with familiar phrases. - Lesson 2: Role-Playing Story Characters - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Participate in simple role-play to bring story characters to life. Section 2: Home Story Sessions - Lesson 1: Family Story Moments - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Explore a story that takes place at home with family interactions. - Lesson 2: Picture-Based Story Solo - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Use pictures to help retell and understand the narrative. Section 3: Outdoor Story Adventures - Lesson 1: Story Walk in Nature - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Experience a simple story while taking a walk outside. - Lesson 2: Observing Nature Through Stories - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connect simple observations in nature with narrative elements. Section 4: Community Helpers in Stories - Lesson 1: Stories About Community - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listen to a story featuring community helpers in everyday roles. - Lesson 2: Sharing Our Community - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Encourage students to relate their own community experiences. Section 5: Creative Storytime Activities - Lesson 1: Drawing Favorite Story Parts - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Express creativity by drawing scenes from a familiar tale. - Lesson 2: Revisiting Story Characters - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review characters and settings through interactive discussion and drawing. Module 5: Creating and Interacting With Stories Section 1: Building a Story - Lesson 1: Creating a Simple Plot - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn how a story starts, develops, and ends with a very simple plot. - Lesson 2: Introducing Characters - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Create basic characters using simple descriptions and dialogue. Section 2: Playing With Words - Lesson 1: Fun with Rhymes - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Explore word play by repeating and rhyming essential vocabulary. - Lesson 2: Sound Matching Games - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Enjoy simple activities that match sounds with images. Section 3: Comparing Stories - Lesson 1: Looking at Story Similarities - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Compare two short stories to identify shared elements. - Lesson 2: Simple Story Differences - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discuss how stories vary slightly while using basic vocabulary. Section 4: Retelling Stories Together - Lesson 1: Using Sequence Cards - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Organize story events with simple cards and practice retelling in order. - Lesson 2: Group Story Retelling - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Work as a group to collectively retell a familiar story. Section 5: Show and Tell Stories - Lesson 1: Sharing Favorite Story Moments - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Encourage each student to share a favorite part of a story. - Lesson 2: Simple Story Projects - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Present a mini project that retells the story in a creative way.