Greetings & Kindness
Children learn to greet friends and teachers in Spanish and to use please and thank you throughout the day.
- hola
- buenos días
- adiós
- gracias
- por favor
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Gigi's Language Adventures
Spanish Adventures with Gigi
¡Hola, exploradores!
Spanish Adventures introduce children to their first Spanish words through greetings, songs, colors, counting and playful conversation. Gigi models each word, our educators repeat it throughout the day, and children join in at their own pace — no drilling, no pressure, just joyful repetition.
First Words
Spanish words our explorers learn first
Educators introduce a small set of words each week, then revisit them daily through greetings, songs, movement and play.
| Spanish | Say it | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hola | OH-lah | Hello |
| Adiós | ah-DYOHS | Goodbye |
| Gracias | GRAH-syahs | Thank you |
| Por favor | por fah-VOR | Please |
| Amigo / Amiga | ah-MEE-goh / ah-MEE-gah | Friend |
| Familia | fah-MEE-lyah | Family |
| Rojo | ROH-hoh | Red |
| Azul | ah-SOOL | Blue |
| Uno, dos, tres | OO-noh, dohs, trehs | One, two, three |
| Perro / Gato | PEH-rroh / GAH-toh | Dog / Cat |
Adventure Units
What each adventure covers
Units are revisited in cycles so children build confidence through repetition rather than pressure.
Colors & Shapes
Color words are practiced with blocks, paint, scarves and sorting trays so the vocabulary is attached to real objects.
- rojo
- azul
- amarillo
- verde
- círculo
- cuadrado
Numbers & Counting
Counting one to ten in Spanish during snack, clean-up, stacking and movement games.
- uno
- dos
- tres
- cuatro
- cinco
- diez
Family & Feelings
Naming the people children love and the feelings they notice, supporting the Developing Hearts pillar.
- mamá
- papá
- familia
- feliz
- triste
Animals & Sounds
Animal names paired with animal sounds, movement and picture cards — a favorite for toddlers.
- perro
- gato
- pájaro
- pez
- vaca
Everyday Words
Words children hear during real routines: food, water, book, outside, more, all done.
- agua
- comida
- libro
- afuera
- más
Songs & Movement
Music is how the words stick
Every session includes singing, clapping and movement — the fastest, gentlest route to new sounds for young children.
Hola, ¿Cómo Estás?
A morning greeting song where each child is welcomed by name in Spanish.
Los Colores
Children hold up a colored scarf and call out its Spanish name as the verse changes.
Uno, Dos, Tres — ¡Muévete!
Counting paired with jumping, stomping and clapping for a movement break.
In the classroom
How a session flows
- 1
Connect
Gigi greets the group in Spanish and children answer with ¡Hola!
- 2
Invite
The educator introduces the week's words with real objects or picture cards.
- 3
Teach
Words are modeled slowly, repeated together, then used in a short exchange.
- 4
Explore
Children practice through song, movement, sorting or dramatic play.
- 5
Observe & Reflect
Educators note which words children reach for on their own.
- 6
Share
Families see the week's Spanish words and photos through Brightwheel when authorized.
At home
Practice together
- Pick one word a week and use it during a routine — agua at meals, adiós at drop-off.
- Count stairs, grapes or toy cars together in Spanish: uno, dos, tres.
- Name the colors of clothing while getting dressed.
- Let your child teach you the word — being the expert builds real confidence.
Infants & young toddlers
For infants and young toddlers, Spanish exposure means auditory experience: songs, rhythm, repetition, sounds, gestures and warm interaction. It is not formal language instruction and fluency is never the goal at this stage.
Part of the G.R.A.D.E. Learning Framework™
Spanish Adventures support the pillars we teach daily
Gigi is an animated educational companion — every adventure is introduced, guided and extended by a Grade Club educator.
- Expression & Language
- Exploring Our World
- Growing Minds
- Communication
- Music and movement
- Cultural awareness
- Curiosity and discovery
- Developing Hearts
The Grade Club World Languages Academy™ is optional premium enrichment, separate from core tuition. Enrollment at Grade Club does not automatically include paid World Languages Academy classes.
Questions? Call 480-389-6357