SPANISH
Spanish is truly a global language, with approximately 500 million speakers worldwide, making it the second most spoken language by native speakers after Mandarin Chinese. What makes Spanish particularly interesting from a cultural and educational perspective is how it has developed distinct characteristics across different continents while maintaining mutual intelligibility.
These comprehensive Spanish units are designed to guide students on a transformative journey of language acquisition and cultural discovery. From preschool through high school graduation, children will develop proficiency in Spanish while gaining deep appreciation for the rich diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures around the world.
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Students explore the linguistic and cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking countries across four continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Africa), developing global awareness and cultural competency that prepares them for an interconnected world.
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This curriculum is carefully aligned with the Virginia Foreign Language Standards of Learning, ensuring students meet rigorous benchmarks while developing genuine proficiency and cultural understanding.
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Upon completion, students will possess the language skills, cultural knowledge, and global perspective necessary for success in higher education, career opportunities, and meaningful participation in our multilingual society.
SPANISH SCOPE & SEQUENCE
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Students develop basic communication skills through immersive, play-based learning that emphasizes oral proficiency, cultural awareness, and positive attitudes toward language learning.
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Students strengthen their foundation while developing more sophisticated communication abilities, beginning to use Spanish for academic content and personal expression.
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Students achieve intermediate to advanced proficiency levels, engaging with authentic materials, participating in meaningful cultural exchanges, and preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
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LEVEL 0 (Preschool)
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LEVEL 1 (K-5)
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LEVEL 2 (6-8)
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LEVEL 3 (9-12)
Articles About The Spanish Language
FAMILy ASSIGNMENTS
Family-style learning (teaching a single topic to different age groups at the same time) can strengthen the family bond. Lessons can be adapted for each child’s learning style and level while older siblings are given the opportunity to utilize their leadership abilities. This style also steamlines the homeschool day, allowing families to focus deeply on one subject through shared readings, projects, and discussions.
The family assignments listed here are designed to nurture curiosity, model lifelong learning, and make learning at home more cohesive, flexible, and connected.
MOM & POP SCHOOL
Homeschooling gives parents the unique opportunity to dive deeper into topics and enhance their own education while they teach their children. I call it Mom & Pop School, and it has been one of the most enjoyable parts of this journey for me. Here are some great books I’d like to share.
