Aprenda! : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

Learning a second language is a very valuable skill on which we as Americans put too little or belated emphasis. I chose to develop an elementary curriculum for, Spanish because it is vitally important to start learning a second language as soon as possible. I created this curriculum to allow other teachers without a background in Spanish to get their students started learning; Spanish sooner than would otherwise be possible. I havecreated a series of lesson plans and related materials (worksheets, handouts, games, etc.) that elementary teachers can use as a resource to begin teaching Spanish in their classrooms.