When trying to come up with an appropriate lesson for littles surrounding winter holidays I had to really stop and think. When I taught high school I would do lessons about various holidays that occur this time of year from around the world but conducted the lesson mostly in the target language this ensured that I was being sensitive to all beliefs while also using the language. With younger students I didn't feel that this lesson would work because their skills are not as advanced and they are not able to think quite as broadly. Additionally, I don't see every day and instead just once per week. I decided to select a Spanish tradition that was less rooted in religion but still celebrated this time of year and went with El Tío Nadal or Caga Tío and El Cagatero from Catalunia, Spain. If you are unfamiliar with the tradition, Tío Nadal is a log that children and families give legs and a face. Then, they cover it with a blanket and give it a hat to keep it warm and feed it everyday during the holidays with the hope that it will poop out turrón and/or presents for Christmas. To get these presents they hit the log with a stick and sing a song. It's strange and a little cooky and is sure to surprise your students. I created a short presentation introducing the concept and made a printable diy caga tío for students to create and take home. It's a fun, harmless little lesson that still feels exciting and is definitely a different take on a holiday tradition. You can find my lesson and the printable on my TpT store. It comes with everything you need to teach your littles about the tradition for a fun end of the year activity.
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AuthorRachel has been teaching Spanish for over 15 years. She started as a high school teacher and then transitioned to the elementary classroom. She now teaches K-5 in a Colorado Spanish language immersion school. She is a mom of three who loves creating engaging and easy to use lessons for her students. Archives
February 2022
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