Welcome to the Starter Group! Here, you will find information about the 2013-14, syllabus, homework, classroom rules and materials, and other current information.
Syllabus
The syllabus is based on Langenscheidt's Meine Freunde und ich series. This book was designed for kindergarden and preschool pupils that learn German as a second language. Its 7 Chapters provide a richness and variety of topics, which makes it suitable as a teachers guide for the varying age ranges in the starter class. It provides materials for beginners and seasoned pupils. In addition, the syllabus contains topics that will familiarize the pupils with German traditions and customs around holidays and special events.
Each pupil is expected to bring a folder, which should allow them to collect their art work and the materials that the teacher discusses and distributes in class. This will allow the parents to monitor the pupils activities in class and their progress in the German language. There is currently no book that the children use regularly. For children who just joined the class, we have CDs of Langenscheidt's Meine Freunde und ich series, covering a variety of songs at a cost of $6.
Our snack schedules (click link or scroll below) are generally appreciated by students as a welcome break and refreshment. Every student takes turns every once in a while and provides a snack for the whole class. Because choosing a snack is up to the students and their parents, the choice of snack is usually a surprise and may occasionally involve traditional German goodies. For example, Lebkuchen contain almonds, which may or may not have been processed in a facility that also processes peanuts. For these reasons, we do not want to limit the choices and ask parents that you inform us in case your child has food allergies. In this case, we would ask you to provide the appropriate food for your child. In this case, of course, you would not be asked to take part in the snack schedule rotation.
| Month | Date | Communication | Vocabulary |
| September 2013 | Sept. 29th | Part 1: Getting to know
each other
Song: Hoppa, Hoppa,Reiter (First verse) |
Hello My name is . I want to . Please. Thank you. Good morning. Good bye. Who are you? Any additional vocabulary based on pupils creative activities (examples: I want to have scissors. I need a pin. I made an airplane. I want white paper.) |
| October 2013 | Oct. 6th | Part 1: Introduction of pupil's families Part 2: German speaking nations celebrate the Fall Harvest (Erntedankfest) |
Examples: I have a Grandma (Grandpa) My father (mother) is .. I visited my Grandma (Grandpa), cousins, aunts (uncles) in Germany. Where does your family live? Where is Germany? Verbal introduction: Display of a basket filled with organic fall produce from the teacher's garden, which also serves as snack. |
| Oct. 13th | Part 1: Continuation of discussion on
pupil's families
Part 2: Alle meine Entchen schwimmen überm See.. |
Broadening and fortifying of family-related vocabulary. One on one discussion with pupils about their art works and any topic of their interest. | |
| Oct. 20th | Part 1: Family continued
Part 2: Storytelling and a variety of children songs |
Emphasis on family-related art work
Song: "Bruder Jakob schlaefst du noch?" |
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| Oct. 26th | 1. Dt. Schule Wandertag | Email from Andreas Lehmann (10/19/2013) and info on the webpage Please type extended address to directly get to the page. | |
| Oct. 27th | Part 1: The weather and the 4 seasons
Part 2: Halloween decorations/Pumpkin painting |
Vocabulary emphasis is on
fall This is an outdoor event with all pupils of the dt. Schule. Snacks are to be centered around the use of pumpkins as food. Discussion: How and what do children experience around Halloween |
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| November 2013 | Nov. 3rd | Part 1: 4 seasons continued
Part 2: Song: "Mein Hut der hat 3 Ecken".. |
Emphasis is on season
appropriate clothing.
Fall crafts |
| Nov. 10th | Part 1: My friends and I
Part 2: St. Martin Day Song 1: "Fuchs du hast die Gans gestohlen..." Song 2: "Ich gehe mit meiner Laterne..." Christmas Song |
Vocabulary on friends, their names, how they look like, what friends
play with each other etc.
The story of St. Martin, traditional "Gansl Essen" to commemorate St. Martin. Craft: St. Martin lantern To be decided |
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| Nov. 17th | Part 1: My friends and I continued
Part: 2: Food and Beverages Christmas Song |
Broadening and reinforcement of vocabulary
Introduction of vocabulary for newcomers and broadening of vocabulary for seasoned pupils Practise |
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| Nov. 24th | Part 1: Thanksgiving
Part 2: Christmas Song |
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Reinforcement of vocabulary around
family, friends, eating and drinking.
Practice |
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| December 2013 | Dec. 1st | Part 1: Advent
Part 2: St. Nikolaus and "the Krampus" Christmas Song |
Background story on St. Nikolaus and the tradition of Krampus. On the
eve of the 5th of Dec. children place their shoes in front
of the main entrance and find them filled with non perishable seasonal
snacks (nuts,tangerines, cookies etc.) in the morning.
Practise |
| Dec. 8th | Part 1: Eating and Drinking
Christmas Song |
Vocabulary around shopping, setting a table, favourite dishes etc.
Vocabulary to prepare for the big X- mas event.
Crafts in preparation of Christmas. Practise |
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| Dec. 15th | Weihnachtsfeier | Merry X-mas! Enjoy your holidays!!!! | |
| Month | Due Date | Snack provided by |
| October 2013 | Oct 6
Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 |
Attia
Hoffmann Teacher, DSB Multiple parents |
| November 2013 | Nov 3
Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 |
Campen Dooley Kane Meyer |
| December 2012 | Dec 1
Dec 8 Dec 15 |
Rhein Sauselein Weihnachtsfeier |
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