Meet Our Teachers: Ms. Maria
The other day when we were walking outside with the class, a child started singing a song in Spanish (“Colores”.) I taught the children this song, and I love seeing them grow in their comfort and understanding of the language. Often I hear the children use Spanish words that I’ve taught them, like “si, por favor” and “leche.” I feel so proud of them!
In addition to circle time, stories, and songs in Spanish, I love taking the children outside for outdoor activities. I enjoy seeing them run outside, find their friends, and play games like Hide-and-Seek. We take walks around the neighborhood, and I like talking to the children about the weather and the seasons, the colors they see, and the house numbers they recognize. When we’re inside the classroom, I love observing and supporting the children during their free play and art activities.
I hope they remember the Spanish they learned and continue learning! I hope that they understand the importance of learning another language. I hope they remember that they felt proud of themselves when they were in my classroom. I love seeing how proud children are when they learn something new. Every child has a blank notebook, a journal, in our classroom. They practice making letters, then writing their first name, then writing their last name. Being patient to encourage them to build these skills brings me joy.
