A vibrant 5-lesson sequence teaching 1st-grade students Mandarin numerals 1-10 through rhythmic movement, tactile playdough modeling, traditional hand signs, and a culminating marketplace simulation.
A foundational grammar sequence for English Language Learners focusing on the use of definite and indefinite articles through visual storytelling and interactive games.
A sensory exploration of Spanish culture across geography, architecture, music, food, and art. Students embark on a simulated travel journey to discover the diversity of Spanish-speaking countries through hands-on activities.
A comprehensive unit for beginner Spanish students to master the verb 'estar' and 'tener' idioms for expressing emotions, physical states, and needs. Through interactive games, role-plays, and data collection, students learn to articulate their internal feelings and conduct wellness checks on others.
This sequence establishes foundational auditory and oral skills for Spanish fluency, focusing on vowel sounds, difficult consonants like 'rr' and 'ñ', and rules of stress and accentuation. Students transition from sound production to reading syllables and full words with accuracy.
Students move beyond simple introductions to expressing personal identity, preferences, and traits using the verbs 'être' and 'aimer'. The project-based learning arc culminates in the creation of a 'Star Student' poster where students present who they are in French.
A beginner Spanish sequence for 1st graders focused on numbers 1-10 and basic transactional language. Students use a market-themed project to practice counting, asking 'how many', and requesting items politely.
An inquiry-based Spanish sequence for 1st graders focusing on colors and classroom objects. Students become 'Word Detectives' to identify and describe their world using basic nouns and adjectives.
A 1st-grade Spanish sequence focused on identifying and expressing emotions and physical states using 'estar' and 'tener' expressions. Through game-based learning, TPR, and artistic projects, students build emotional literacy and basic conversational skills.
This foundational sequence introduces 1st Grade students to basic Spanish greetings, introductions, and politeness markers through interactive games, songs, and role-play. Students move from simple recognition of 'Hola' and 'Adiós' to performing a complete introductory dialogue.
An inquiry-based exploration of French communities where students learn to identify landmarks, use spatial prepositions, and provide directions. Students develop practical communication skills while virtually navigating Francophone cities.
Students explore French culture through politeness and classroom navigation. They learn 'magic words', object names, and teacher commands through TPR and role-play to function effectively in a French-speaking environment.
Students learn to describe their family and pets in French, mastering vocabulary for relatives and pets, sentence structures with 'J'ai', and numbers, culminating in a creative family poster presentation.
Students begin their French language journey by mastering the fundamental mechanics of greetings and introductions. Through interactive role-playing and choral repetition, learners practice distinct greetings for different times of day and social contexts. The sequence progresses from single-word utterances to complete sentences for stating one's name and asking others for theirs. By the end, students will confidently navigate a basic introduction dialogue with peers using appropriate pronunciation.
Students explore the historical evolution of Chinese characters from ancient pictures to modern forms. This inquiry-based sequence focuses on high-frequency nouns related to nature (sun, moon, water, mountain, fire) through the lens of visual archaeology.
This sequence focuses on the cognitive processing of numerical data in Mandarin Chinese, moving from basic digits to complex phone numbers, calendar dates, clock times, and marketplace currency. Students will develop rapid auditory recognition through gamified scenarios like emergency dispatch, time travel, and transit scheduling.
This sequence introduces 1st-grade students to Mandarin Chinese radicals through the lens of family hierarchy. Students learn how the 'Person' and 'Female' radicals act as building blocks for characters representing family members, culminating in a creative family tree project.
A physical-first Mandarin sequence for 1st graders focusing on body parts and action characters. Students use Total Physical Response (TPR) and pictographic analysis to connect written Hanzi to their own bodies and movements.
Students explore the origins of Chinese characters by connecting them to illustrations of the natural world. This inquiry-based sequence helps students visualize the evolution from ancient pictographs to modern Hanzi, focusing on high-frequency nature words like sun, moon, water, fire, tree, and mountain.
A foundational series for 1st graders to learn the building blocks of Mandarin Chinese writing. Students explore basic strokes, stroke order rules, and simple characters through a 'Calligraphy Garden' theme, focusing on fine motor control and visual recognition.
Students explore the pictographic evolution of Mandarin Chinese characters, tracing modern symbols back to ancient Oracle Bone script. The sequence focuses on nature and animal characters, helping students build visual associations and mnemonics to master basic Hanzi.
A comprehensive introduction to the foundational mechanics of Chinese calligraphy, focusing on the six basic strokes, the seven rules of stroke order, and numerical characters 1-10. Students develop fine motor skills and cultural appreciation through grid-based practice and traditional calligraphy techniques.