Spanish

January 9, 2026

Students in second through fourth grade engage in a variety of Spanish learning activities that enhance their language skills and ability to communicate about the world around them. Concepts and vocabulary focus on personal characteristics, likes and dislikes, the school day, and the communities students belong to. Grammar becomes more of a focus in these grades, with students learning about plural nouns, verb tenses, pronouns, sentence structure, and pronunciation and accents. As in the earlier grades, Spanish instruction in Second through Fourth continues to be centered in dialogue and hands-on activities. Increased conversation happens as the students grow, preparing them for their move to Middle School Spanish. As one of their culminating projects, Fourth Grade students collaborate with their Kindergarten buddies on a study of monarch butterflies. This unit reinforces language and cultural concepts learned throughout Lower School, while allowing the fourth graders to build leadership and communication skills.