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Hispanic Heritage
School Age & Tales

 

 

 

 

Opening: Hola Mis Amigos! Bienviendos a la bibliotecha. Como estas? Bien? Hoy hablamos sobre palabras de español. (translate)

How many of you already know a few Spanish words or speak Spanish? 5 min.

 

Book: Say Hola to Spanish 8-10 min.



Quiz:
Give words and have participants tell you what they mean. *Prizes for correct answers

 

Parts of the Body in Spanish: 8-10 min. We’ve learned a few words in Spanish. Let’s talk about words that are used to describe our body or mi cuerpo (my body).

 

El pelo/hair

Las frente/forehead

Los ojos/eyes

La nariz/nose

La boca/mouth

La barbilla/chin

La oreja/ear

La cabeza/head

Los manos/hands

Los brazos/arms

El pie/foot

Los dientes/teeth

 

Go over words 2-3 time with participants using the words to describe or point to corresponding part on his/her own body.

 

Show parts of the body person and have children come up to locate different parts of the body. Prizes for correct answers.

 

Song: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes in Spanish (for younger group)

 

Book: Oh No, Gotta Go! 8 min.

 

Flannel Board: Rattlesnake, Mouse, and Coyote
Discussion what would you do? 5 min.

 

Book/Flannel: Spicy Hot Colors 8-10 min.

 

Quiz on Colors by coloring in a picture with colors in Spanish.  5 min.

 

Book: Manana Iguana

 

Craft: Fiestas are a big part of the Hispanic culture. It’s a time for being with friends and family. Music is almost always played at these celebrations. Today, we’re going to make a shaker to be part of the Hispanic fiesta.

 


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

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