Elementary Spanish in the Hingham Public Schools
The objective of the elementary Spanish program is to create a foundation from which students can develop basic communicative competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as an appreciation for the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Students will:
Elementary Spanish teachers employ a variety of techniques for supporting student learning, including:
This website provides a variety of resources and activities for families who wish to support their child in learning Spanish at home. It is not meant to replace regular Spanish classes, but to supplement and reinforce what your child is learning in school. For additional information about curriculum and resources, please contact:
Students will:
- acquire vocabulary that is useful in their everyday world
- learn conversational phrases and expressions in context
- develop an understanding of the Spanish alphabet and phonetic system
- be well-prepared to study Spanish or French at the middle school
Elementary Spanish teachers employ a variety of techniques for supporting student learning, including:
- TPR (Total Physical Response)
- TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)
- The use of songs, rhymes, and other memory devices
- Repeated exposure to familiar themes and vocabulary
- Differentiated instruction to support all learners
This website provides a variety of resources and activities for families who wish to support their child in learning Spanish at home. It is not meant to replace regular Spanish classes, but to supplement and reinforce what your child is learning in school. For additional information about curriculum and resources, please contact:
Plymouth River School:
Kendelle Ingram (kingram@hinghamschools.org) South School: Nancy Swanson ([email protected]) Department Director: Erica Pollard ([email protected]) |