| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Spanish as a foreign language |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| What topic | El calendario 40 minutos |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we will explore the Spanish calendar, learn vocabulary related to days of the week, months, and important dates. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to read and express dates in Spanish confidently.
Begin the lesson by changing the classroom's vibe a bit. Decorate your board with colorful month banners or even hang up some festive decorations to represent a fiesta. Play a cheerful Spanish song in the background as students settle in.
Question: Start by asking the students, "¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?" (When is your birthday?). Write their responses on the board, drawing attention to the special dates.
Discussion: Initiate a brief discussion about how different cultures celebrate birthdays. Ask them if they know any Spanish-speaking birthday traditions. This can lead to rich conversations fostering cultural appreciation.
Show students a colorful calendar poster hanging on the board with the names of the days of the week and months in Spanish. Point out:
To get students more involved, play a simple game. Have them stand in a circle and pass a small ball or object around. When someone receives it, they must say one day of the week or month in Spanish. This can create energy in the room and prepare them for the lesson ahead.
With the positive energy from the activity, transition into the main part of the lesson, where we will learn how to express dates in sentence form, including practice with calendars, and explore how to ask and answer questions regarding dates in Spanish.
This engaging introduction will set the stage for an exciting exploration of the Spanish calendar, combining elements of personal connection, movement, and cultural relevance!