Spanish Learners Converse with Native Speakers
Third graders learning a world language visited the Cherry Creek Farmer's Market this week with one goal in mind: to practice their Spanish vocabulary. Under the watchful eye of Señora Christi James, students used prepared scripts to greet vendors and make conversation at the outdoor mercado. Before cruising through the market, they were each given $3 to spend on fruits and vegetables.
Third graders learning a world language visited the Cherry Creek Farmer's Market this week with one goal in mind: to practice their Spanish vocabulary.
Under the watchful eye of Señora Christi James, students used prepared scripts to greet vendors and make conversation at the outdoor mercado. Before cruising through the market, they were each given $3 to spend on fruits and vegetables.
"Students are learning about Colorado during third grade," explains Señora James, "and in Spanish we start the year learning the words for produce grown in Colorado. This trip to the market is a chance for them to converse with our friends from Palizzi Farm in Greeley who are native speakers."
Students were exhilarated by the experience as they overcame nervousness and fear to bring home corn, cantaloupe and other fresh food. Graland is on the GO!
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Under the watchful eye of Señora Christi James, students used prepared scripts to greet vendors and make conversation at the outdoor mercado. Before cruising through the market, they were each given $3 to spend on fruits and vegetables.
"Students are learning about Colorado during third grade," explains Señora James, "and in Spanish we start the year learning the words for produce grown in Colorado. This trip to the market is a chance for them to converse with our friends from Palizzi Farm in Greeley who are native speakers."
Students were exhilarated by the experience as they overcame nervousness and fear to bring home corn, cantaloupe and other fresh food. Graland is on the GO!
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
