Spanish Curriculums for Kids
Studying a second language can help children be more competitive in the working world and will challenge their memorization and comprehension skills. If you want to build a Spanish course curriculum for children, a few key areas will need to be addressed. With a strong curriculum in place, keeping your class on track and focused will be a much easier task.
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Vocabulary
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The foundation of any language is its vocabulary. With a strong vocabulary, your students will be able to communicate more effectively with native language speakers. Each day of class should include some sort of vocabulary drill in which new words are introduced or old words are reviewed for understanding. Children can usually keep up with 10-20 new vocabulary words per week.
Grammar
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Spanish depends heavily on verb conjugation and gender-specific nouns. In order to achieve true fluency, students will need to develop an understanding of not just which words to use, but when to use them. Spend time in each lesson discussing proper conjugation of new vocabulary words, and work with students to convey a stronger grasp of past and present tense.
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Games
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Children learn more quickly when they are engaged in the subject matter. Learning a new language can be a challenge, but with the right approach from teachers students will often approach this challenge head-on. Adding games to your curriculum will provide students with a break between serious lessons and will help further their understanding. Simple games and activities like Bingo, Simon Says, crosswords and word finds can improve a child's Spanish while providing a fun outlet.
Exams and Quizzes
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It is critical that you give your students regular quizzes to ensure they are keeping up with the material. Short, simple quizzes over Spanish vocabulary and grammar allow you to assess each student's performance and identify possible areas in which your lessons may have been unclear or too advanced. With a better understanding of each of your students, you will be able to help them set individual goals and correct performance problems. Quizzes should be given every few weeks, and each course should have at least two major exams.
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