Spanish
Wayland Academy has chosen Spanish as the foreign language to teach in Grades K through 6 because it is rapidly becoming the second language of the United States and will serve as an invaluable tool as the youngsters travel throughout the many Spanish-speaking countries in our hemisphere and throughout the world. Spanish can also be a very useful language in many careers, especially for workers who interact with the public (teachers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, social workers, engineers, salespersons, bank employees, etc.).
Our teachers will provide the students with an elementary background in basic Spanish vocabulary. Common conversational situations and dialogue will enable students to read, write and speak short passages of the language. The emphasis in Spanish will be on introducing students to another language by listening to tapes and by using simple introductory worksheets. The course is designed to be fun for the children and so perhaps to encourage them to study the language in depth at a later time.
Attention will be paid to elementary cultural material from Spain and from South and Central American countries (including Mexico and Puerto Rico). This material includes children's games, folk songs for choral singing, fairy tales, legends, and simple arts and crafts.