Thanksgiving

     We try to teach our kids as much as we can about the culture from the country they are acquiring their second language. But we do it in a very fun way. We are really used to celebrate Thanksgiving every year, of course for us is not a holiday so we have to go to school.
     Since the beginning of November we start talking about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and their history. This year we decided to teach the history through poems so we picked one for each class and they practice fluency and intonation while rehearsing it, it was a win-win situation. We loved the final result and the kiddos had a great time wearing their costumes, too.

 

Lili

Our Revolution Day!!!!!

In Mexico we celebrate our Revolution Day on November 20. In Mexico City there's always a huge parade, there are also lots of cheerlading squads and our famous athlete figures parade too, it's one of our most important national holidays and we celebrate it big time!!!!!
Of course in our schools we try to make something similar. We had to rehearse and rehearse until everything runs smoothly, you know with kids is almost impossible ; ) Nevertheless this year I had tons of fun with my kids. I just love them, they did an incredible job, I was really proud of them!!!!

Lili

Another Linky Party

Now that I know how, I love to participate in linky parties, I think they are a fun way to learn more and to help each other!!! So if you teach 3-6 come and join Misty from Think, Wonder, and Teach.

Lili

Crazy Announcement!!!!!!!!

          I open a store on Teachers Pay Teachers!!!!!! Yes, you read that right I'm crazy enough to open a store when I'm really new in the blog world, when I don't have many followers, but I really appreciate the ones I already have. In not so many words when not many know about my existence!!!!! So why I decided to open it, first because I'm tired of looking for the right things for my kids, I have bought lots of packets that don't cover the whole standards that we have, and of course I have to continue buying : ) And second and most important is that eventhough my kids are great, they are not native speakers and finding good materials for them is believe me quite difficult.
          Here is when I stopped, and started thinking, mmm... well if I put together all the activities that we have done, and that have proven to work, what would happen then??? Honestly I don't know yet the answer to my question but I had to give it a try.
          I decided to start with a packet about nouns. I believe that building a solid ground in grammar, while they are having fun is going to pay later as they become more independent and confident.

          If by any chance you're interested I would love for you to stop by and leave your opinion. Hopefully you are going to follow me in this new adventure!!!!! In the meantime I leave you some pics, please let me know what you think.

 

 

Lili