Spanish

PreK - Grade 5

The focus of the Spanish program at St. Madeleine Sophie School is to maintain a low-stress, high-motivation environment for each student.  This is the program's greatest strength. Students at all levels are presented with opportunities to read, speak (and write) in Spanish during each session.  In addition, pupils are invited to listen and repeat after the instructor numerous times during each class.  Since young children are natural mimics, this is a logical and very comfortable way to acquire an "ear" for a new language.

Acquisition of the Spanish language and appreciation of its varied culture are encouraged through music and song, role-playing, tongue twisters, poetry, chants, choral reading, body movement, finger plays, drawing/art activities, online activities, and more. Cultural and cross-cultural connections are a key component of all content areas. Mrs. Conboy provides students with frequent opportunities to compare/contrast/make connections to the rich and varied cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.