Teaching kindergarten students their colors and numbers in English is hard enough, but on Thursday, September 12, Mrs. Axelson’s Spanish III classes had the determination to teach Mrs. Gustafson’s Kindergarten 3 classes their Spanish colors, numbers, animals, and body parts. The Spanish students were broken up into four groups, and each had a specific category to teach. “I had never thought about doing this presentation for actual children before,” commented Mrs. Axelson. Although this was a first time event, it definitely was a success. Kindergartner Gage Gavin said he had so much fun, and his favorite thing was, “the talking part!” Also in K3 is Isabelle Axelson, Mrs. Axelson’s daughter, who was a part of the inspiration for this project. “I always say Isabelle makes me a better teacher, and this is just another example,” said Mrs. Axelson.The Spanish III students didn’t only have to teach the kids Spanish words, but they weren’t allowed to speak in English at all. “I think everyone got something out of it. My students worked harder than ever before because the kindergarteners were definitely added pressure,” added Mrs. Axelson. Overall, the students did a great job teaching and learning! Junior Madison Plattner thought it was a great experience commenting, “It was definitely my favorite thing I have done in Spanish so far!”
Written & Photographed by: Senior Darci Eastman, Journalism staff
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| Juniors Allison Hunt, Alex Millett and Maddie Plattner teach colors as an interested class looks on. |
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| Smiling as they instruct the students, Juniors Zac Schoch, Matt Rohde and Nathan Sylvester lead the lesson. |
