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PreK- 5th Grade Spanish

 

¡Hola! My name is María Acevedo-Villeda, and I’m excited to begin my twelfth year at Queens. Originally from Guatemala City, I feel incredibly fortunate to teach your child my native language, Spanish. My passion lies in not only in helping students acquire the Spanish language but also in immersing them in the rich cultures that Spanish-speaking communities offer.

I use the “I Can” Spanish Curriculum, which is thoughtfully designed with guidance from the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. Even though I am teaching remotely from my home country, I am thrilled about this opportunity to engage students with a variety of activities, content, and cultural events. My aim is to ensure that every student succeeds in understanding and communicating in Spanish.

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your child's language journey. Together, we will explore the vibrant world of Spanish and its many cultures!

 

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🌞 SOL SPANISH ONLINE LEARNING- 1st Trimester

I’m so happy to share everything your children have been learning in Spanish this trimester!
At SOL, my goal is to help every student feel confident and joyful as they learn a new language.
Through songs, games, visuals, and lots of speaking practice, students are not only learning vocabulary — they are using it to communicate, respond, and express themselves in Spanish.

🧸 PreK 3, PreK 4 & Kindergarten – Beginner Level

My youngest learners are off to a wonderful start! They are learning to listen, repeat, and speak their very first Spanish words through fun and interactive lessons.

This trimester, we learned about:
🎵 Greetings and introductions: ¡Hola!, ¡Adiós!, ¡Buenos días!, ¿Cómo estás?
🎨 Colors and numbers 1–10
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family members (mamá, papá, hermano, hermana, abuela…)
🧠 Body parts (ojos, nariz, boca, manos, pies) through songs and games
📚 Simple classroom directions: siéntate, levántate, escucha, repite, manos arriba, manos abajo, abro, cierro, etc...
🍂 Thanksgiving theme — learning “Gracias”

Skills developed:
✨ Listening and recognizing key words
✨ Following directions in Spanish
✨ Singing, moving, and speaking short phrases
✨ Building confidence through repetition and participation

🐻 1st & 2nd Grade – Early Explorers

These students are developing a stronger foundation and starting to express themselves with short sentences. I encourage them to participate, repeat after me, and use Spanish naturally in class.

This trimester, we learned about:
🌈 Greetings and basic classroom phrases
🎵 Colors, numbers, and animals (perro, gato, pez, vaca, caballo…)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family members vocabulary
😊 Feelings and emotions (feliz, triste, cansado, contento)
🎮 Understanding simple questions and responding with gestures or short answers
🍁 Thanksgiving vocabulary (pavo, familia, comida, gracias) and a gratitude activity called “Mi libro de gracias.”

Skills developed:
✨ Speaking with short sentences (Yo tengo un perro. / Mi familia es grande.)
✨ Listening and responding through songs and games
✨ Using visuals to connect meaning
✨ Building confidence and joy while speaking in Spanish

🦋 3rd & 4th Grade – Growing Communicators

I’m so proud of how expressive and curious my 3rd and 4th-graders have become! They are learning to describe, compare, and identify people and objects in Spanish using complete ideas.

This trimester, we learned about:
🎨 Review of greetings, colors, family, and animals, numbers
📚 Classroom vocabulary (la mesa, la silla, el libro, el lápiz). Classroom phrases and how to ask to go to the bathroom, drink water, mute and unmute, ask questions, etc. 
✍️ Writing about family members and expressing likes and dislikes
🔊 Practicing pronunciation and intonation
🧡 Thanksgiving gratitude- Counting our blessings

Skills developed:
✨ Expanding vocabulary and sentence structure
✨ Listening comprehension
✨ Speaking in full ideas
✨ Participating in class through games, slides, and visuals

🌟 5th Grade – Spanish Scholars

My 5th graders are making excellent progress and starting to understand the “why” behind the language. They are learning to write correctly, recognize patterns, and apply grammar rules while continuing to speak and listen in Spanish.

This trimester, we focused on:
📚 Reviewing and expanding classroom vocabulary and phrases
✔️Counting from 1 to 1,000
🧏🏻‍♀️ Talking about myself (likes, dislikes)
🧩 Learning Nouns (sustantivos) and how they change in gender and number
🔠 Introducing Definite and Indefinite Articles (el, la, los, las, un, una, unos, unas)
🧏🏻‍♀️Identifying Subject Pronouns
💻 Creating Google Slides projects to show understanding
✍️ Writing and presenting short sentences with accuracy

Skills developed:
✨ Applying grammar to real examples
✨ Speaking with better accuracy
✨ Writing complete, simple sentences
✨ Building independence and pride in progress
✨ Using digital tools like Kami, Padlet, and Nearpod effectively to enhance their Spanish learning experience.

💛 A Note From Me

I am so proud of every single student. Their energy, curiosity, and smiles make our Spanish classes so special!
Thank you, families, for your support and for encouraging your children to practice Spanish at home. Together, we are building confidence, communication, and a lifelong love for learning.

¡Gracias por ser parte de la familia SOL!
🌞 Spanish Online Learning — 
— Maria G Gaby Acevedo- Villeda

🌞 Bienvenidos a SOL Spanish Online Learning 🌞

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the SOL Spanish Online Learning Program for Kids! I am excited to begin a new school year full of fun, growth, and learning in Spanish.

📚 Class Schedule

  • PreK – 4th Grade: Students will have Spanish class once a week for 25 minutes.

  • 5th Grade: Students will meet three times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) for 45 minutes each class.

🎯 Program Goals

SOL program is designed with age-appropriate learning in mind:

  • PreK – 4th Grade: Students focus on building basic vocabulary through songs, games, and interactive activities.

  • 5th Grade: Students go beyond vocabulary and begin learning Spanish grammar to prepare for middle school.

By the time students enter 6th grade, the goal is for them to participate in basic conversations in Spanish with confidence.

💡 How Parents Can Support at Home

You play a key role in encouraging Spanish learning! Here are a few simple and fun ways:

  • Listen to Spanish music together (cumbia, salsa, pop, and children’s songs).

  • Watch cartoons or shows in Spanish to build listening skills.

  • Encourage your child to share Spanish words and phrases they are learning.

📩 Communication

If you have any questions or need support, please reach out to me at:
[email protected]

Thank you for partnering with me in this exciting journey of language learning. Together, we will help your child shine in Spanish!

Warmly,
María Acevedo-Villeda
SOL Spanish Online Learning