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Our K¨C5 Spanish curriculum helps students grow as communicators, cultural explorers, and global citizens. Through engaging thematic units, students develop their ability to communicate in Spanish while exploring cultures, making connections across content areas, and better understanding the world around them.

Each year builds upon previous learning, allowing students to strengthen their language proficiency through meaningful, age-appropriate experiences that promote communication, curiosity, and intercultural understanding. As students progress through the program, they explore new topics, cultures, and perspectives while developing the confidence and skills needed to connect with others in an increasingly interconnected world.

Discovering ourselves, our feelings, our families, and our connections to the world through Spanish.

Kindergartners begin their Spanish journey by exploring themselves, their feelings, their families, and the world around them. Through stories, songs, movement, games, and meaningful communication, students discover that we are connected through both our similarities and our differences. Along the way, they build confidence, curiosity, and a love of language learning.

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Discovering Espa?a (Spain) through language, friendship, culture, and meaningful connections.

First graders expand their communication skills as they explore the people, traditions, and culture of Espa?a. Through stories, songs, movement, and hands-on learning, students describe animals, investigate where food comes from, build friendships, and compare their lives to those of children in Espa?a. Along the way, they strengthen their confidence as Spanish learners while discovering that language helps us better understand ourselves and the world around us.

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Exploring traditions, celebrations, and everyday life while discovering connections between our communities and M¨¦xico.

Second graders expand their communication skills as they explore the rich culture and traditions of M¨¦xico. Through stories, songs, celebrations, and meaningful conversations, students compare their own experiences with those of children in M¨¦xico while learning about school life, family traditions, weather, and special celebrations. Along the way, they deepen their understanding of the world around them and discover that both similarities and differences help connect us to one another.

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Discovering our place in the world through stories, geography, climate, and culture.

Third graders expand their understanding of the world as they journey through Panam¨¢, Colombia, Argentina, and Ecuador. Through literature, authentic resources, and meaningful communication, students explore access to education, the power of books, weather and climate patterns, and the rich biodiversity of the natural world. Along the way, they strengthen their Spanish proficiency while developing curiosity, empathy, and a deeper understanding of how people, places, and communities are connected.

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Exploring identity, daily life, and diverse perspectives while discovering our place in an interconnected world.

Fourth graders deepen their communication skills as they explore Cuba, la Rep¨²blica Dominicana, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador. Through authentic resources, meaningful conversations, and cultural exploration, students examine topics such as access to education, daily routines, the five senses, and personal identity. Along the way, they develop a deeper appreciation for different perspectives and experiences while strengthening their understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.

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Exploring identity, community, and global responsibility while discovering how we are all connected.

As students complete their elementary Spanish journey, they explore who they are, how they contribute to their communities, and how their actions can positively impact the world around them. Through meaningful conversations, cultural exploration, and real-world connections, students examine Hispanic contributions in the United States, celebrate their unique identities, explore community roles in Per¨², and investigate ecosystems in Guinea Ecuatorial. Along the way, they strengthen their confidence as Spanish communicators while developing empathy, agency, and a deeper understanding of their place in an interconnected world.

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