Final Project
About Aventuras Infantiles de ESL
My final project is teaching important concepts of Christmas in English. This lesson can be delivered during the month of December. All of my lessons are adapted for students aged 0-3 and were used at both locations.
As a language assistant, my main role is to explain preschool vocabulary in English.
Christmas Songs
We wish you a Merry Christmas-Lyrics
For the Holidays I was in charge of singing adapted Christmas classics in English for ages 0-3. In both schools, I sang " We wish you a Merry Christmas".
I am a Little Christmas Tree
“I’m a little Christmas tree tall and straight
Here are my branches for you to decorate.
First, you put the star on the very top
Just be careful that my balls don’t drop.”
Singing and Dancing
Each song was adapted for Preschoolers. This means that all the songs included a kinesthetic component. With movement, it helps the students become engaged and learn English. In the picture, both the teacher and I are singing and dancing. Each teacher was given a copy of the songs to follow along. They helped facilitate the class and translate movements in English.
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Roles
Teacher
They sing songs with me in English. They sometimes translate some words in Spanish for understanding.
Language Assistant
I find Christmas songs adapted for Preschoolers and sing them in English. Also, I assist in Arts and Crafts pertaining to Christmas.
Teaching Experience
Assigned Student
Ages ( 0-3)
Materials
Tambourines
Face Painting
Goals for Learners
Understanding Christmas Vocabulary
Main Activites
Christmas Songs
Christmas Vocabulary
Arts & Crafts
Colors
At EEI Retemar we learned about colors in English. For this activity, we did Christmas face painting.
Learning about Santa and the Reindeer.
At EEI Delfines we sing adapted Christmas Songs and paint our noses red. In Spain they celebrate Christmas, but it's not as important as "The Day of the Kings".
Materials
At both locations, I used musical instruments during song time. It helped keep the students engaged and promoted listening skills.
Children's' Story
In Spain, Santa Claus is not taken seriously, but the Day of the Kings is very important. In class, I read stories during Storytime about Santa Claus. The teacher helped with translation and understanding for the children.
Story Time
As a language assistant, I also read stories to children in English. The main teachers translate in Spanish.
"The Color Monster"
Art Teacher
I read and animate each character for further English learning.
Red=Enfadado=
Mad
Director
Each color monster represented a feeling. In class, we colored or painted each monster. One day we choose the Red Monster to represent anger.
Emotions
Yellow
The kids loved the yellow monster, he represented happiness.
Blue = Triste
Emotions
Each day we focus on different color monsters. We either draw, color or paint each monster.
Message from the Author
Anna Llenas
This book was designed to be used in art therapy and emotional education. Preschoolers are still learning how to regulate feelings. This book helps the students visualize each emotion in English and Spanish.
Success/Evaluations
My Christmas project was a success at both schools. All of the kids and teachers loved the adapted songs and dance moves. This project helped me understand the challenges of ESL learners in learning English. Through my project, I was able to share American Culture and the beginning stages of English vocabulary.
Danielle M. Jones
Resources
Preschool, E. (n.d.). Preschool Christmas Songs and Music. Retrieved December 4, 2019, from http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/christmas/songs.htm
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Lyrics Poster. (n.d.). Retrieved December 4, 2019, from https://supersimple.com/free-printables/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-lyrics-poster/
Llenas, A. (2018). The color monster. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Co.