Objective

By the end of this lesson, the first-grade student will be able to understand basic information about pandas in Spanish, as well as learn a few useful phrases in Spanish.

Materials and Prep

• Pictures or illustrations of pandas
• Whiteboard or paper and markers
• Access to online resources about pandas (optional)

Activities

1. Show the student pictures or illustrations of pandas and ask them what they know about these animals. Encourage them to use Spanish words they may already know.
2. Introduce the Spanish word for panda, which is "panda". Write it on the whiteboard or paper and practice saying it together.
3. Using the pictures or illustrations, teach the student some basic facts about pandas in Spanish. For example, "Los pandas son animales negros y blancos" (Pandas are black and white animals).
4. Practice pronunciation of the Spanish phrases by repeating them together multiple times.
5. Ask the student to create a simple drawing of a panda and label it with the Spanish word "panda".
6. Play a game of "Simon Says" using the learned phrases. For example, give instructions in Spanish like "Simon dice: levanta los brazos" (Simon says: raise your arms) and have the student follow along.
7. Encourage the student to use the phrases they have learned in everyday situations, such as saying "Hola" (Hello) or "Gracias" (Thank you) to family members.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Los pandas son animales que viven en China" (Pandas are animals that live in China)
• "Los pandas comen bambú" (Pandas eat bamboo)
• "Los pandas son conocidos por su pelaje blanco y negro" (Pandas are known for their black and white fur)
• "Pandas son animales en peligro de extinción" (Pandas are endangered animals)
• "Hola" - Hello
• "Adiós" - Goodbye
• "Por favor" - Please
• "Gracias" - Thank you