This introductory Spanish course provides a fun, interactive experience for a student’s first exposure to the Spanish language. The content for each unit is based on an authentic story, myth or legend from the Spanish-speaking culture. This course, designed specifically for younger students, focuses principally on vocabulary acquisition through stories, games, songs, and practice activities. Students are exposed to Spanish language and Spanish-speaking cultures in a fun environment where they can explore meanings and begin to express themselves through simple words and phrases.

Unit 1: Greetings

• Can do Statements: 1. I can greet others. 2. I can start a conversation. 3. I can end a conversation.
• Authentic Story: The Spots of the Ocelot

Unit 2: Numbers

• Can do Statements: 1. I can count from 1 to 10. 2. I can tell you how old I am.
• Authentic Story: Pedro and the Giant

Unit 3: Family

• Can do Statements: 1. I can recognize family words. 2. I can introduce my family.
• Authentic Story: The Herons

Unit 4: Colors

• Can do Statements:1. I can name different colors. 2. I can name my favorite color.
• Authentic Story: The Deer’s Skin

Unit 5: School

• Can do Statements: 1. I can tell you about my classroom. 2. I can recognize classroom words.
• Authentic Story: The Cats in School

Unit 6: Review and Test

Unit 7: Body

• Can do Statements: 1. I can talk about my body. 2. I can name different parts of my body.
• Authentic Story: The Rabbit on the Moon

Unit 8: Animals

• Can do Statements: 1. I can talk about farm animals in Spanish. 2. I can say what animals I like.
• Authentic Story: The Horse of Seven Colors

Unit 9: Calendar

• Can do Statements: 1. I can name the days of the week. 2. I can tell you what today is. 3. I can tell you what yesterday was. 4. I can tell you what tomorrow will be.
• Authentic Story: The Legend of Tenochtitlán

Unit 10: Food

• Can do Statements: 1. I can say what I want to eat. 2. I can name foods I don’t like.
• Authentic Story: The Monkey and the Orange

Unit 11: Descriptions (Adjectives)

• Can do Statements: 1. I can describe myself. 2. I can tell you how I feel.
• Authentic Story: The Rain of Fish

Unit 12: Final Review and Test