German Beginner

Month 1: Introduction to German – Building Basic Vocabulary and Phrases

Introduction to German

• Objective: Introduce children to the German language, basic greetings, and classroom phrases.
• Topics:
  • Basic greetings: "Hallo" (Hello), "Guten Morgen" (Good Morning), "Tschüss" (Bye).
  • Asking "How are you?" ("Wie geht’s?").
  • Introducing yourself: "Ich heiße..." (My name is...).
• Activities:
  • Greeting song in German.
  • Role-play simple conversations.
  • Flashcards with basic greetings and phrases.

Numbers (1-10)

• Objective: Learn to count from 1 to 10 in German.
• Topics:
  • Numbers: 1 ("eins"), 2 ("zwei"), 3 ("drei"), and so on until 10.
  • Simple counting games and math.
• Activities:
  • Number song or rhyme.
  • Matching number flashcards.
  • Counting objects around the house in German.

 Colors

• Objective: Introduce basic colors in German.
• Topics:
  • Colors: "rot" (red), "blau" (blue), "grün" (green), "gelb" (yellow), and more.
  • Describing objects by color.
• Activities:
  • Color scavenger hunt (find objects of certain colors).
  • Color flashcards and a drawing activity.
  • Coloring sheet with German color names.

Family and Friends

• Objective: Learn vocabulary related to family and friends.
• Topics:
  • Family: "Mutter" (mother), "Vater" (father), "Bruder" (brother), "Schwester" (sister).
  • Introducing family members.
• Activities:
  • Draw and label a family tree in German.
  • Simple sentences: "Das ist meine Mutter" (This is my mother).
  • Family-related flashcards and role-play.

 Animals

• Objective: Learn the names of common animals.
• Topics:
  • Animals: "Hund" (dog), "Katze" (cat), "Vogel" (bird), "Pferd" (horse).
  • Describing animals: "Der Hund ist groß" (The dog is big).
• Activities:
  • Animal flashcards and matching games.
  • Animal song ("Old MacDonald" in German).
  • Create an animal-themed craft project while saying the names in German.

Food and Drinks

• Objective: Learn common food and drink vocabulary.
• Topics:
  • Food: "Apfel" (apple), "Brot" (bread), "Käse" (cheese), "Schokolade" (chocolate).
  • Drinks: "Wasser" (water), "Saft" (juice), "Milch" (milk).
• Activities:
  • Virtual grocery shopping activity in German.
  • Create a "My Favorite Food" poster in German.
  • Role-play ordering food in German.

Days of the Week and Simple Time Expressions

• Objective: Learn the days of the week and how to tell time in German.
• Topics:
  • Days of the week: "Montag" (Monday), "Dienstag" (Tuesday), etc.
  • Telling time: "Es ist eins" (It’s one o’clock), "Es ist halb drei" (It’s 2:30).
• Activities:
  • Create a weekly schedule in German.
  • Practice telling time with clocks.
  • Day-of-the-week song in German.

Weather and Seasons

• Objective: Introduce weather-related vocabulary and the four seasons.
• Topics:
  • Weather terms: "sonnig" (sunny), "regnerisch" (rainy), "windig" (windy).
  • Seasons: "Frühling" (spring), "Sommer" (summer), "Herbst" (fall), "Winter" (winter).
• Activities:
  • Weather chart (track the weather each day in German).
  • Draw a picture for each season and describe it in German.
  • Watch a video about the four seasons in German.

My Body

• Objective: Learn body part vocabulary.
• Topics:
  • Body parts: "Kopf" (head), "Arme" (arms), "Beine" (legs), "Augen" (eyes), "Mund" (mouth).
  • Simple sentences: "Ich habe zwei Hände" (I have two hands).
• Activities:
  • Sing the "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" song in German.
  • Labeling body parts on a diagram.
  • Simon says in German using body parts.

Clothes and Fashion

• Objective: Learn basic clothing vocabulary.
• Topics:
  • Clothes: "Hose" (pants), "Shirt" (shirt), "Schuhe" (shoes), "Hut" (hat).
  • Simple sentences: "Ich trage ein T-Shirt" (I am wearing a t-shirt).
• Activities:
  • Virtual fashion show with descriptions in German.
  • Create a wardrobe collage and label clothes in German.
  • Clothes-themed quiz or matching game.

Simple Conversations and Social Etiquette

• Objective: Practice basic conversational phrases.
• Topics:
  • Asking questions: "Wie alt bist du?" (How old are you?), "Woher kommst du?" (Where are you from?).
  • Responses: "Ich bin acht Jahre alt" (I am 8 years old), "Ich komme aus..." (I am from...).
• Activities:
  • Practice introducing yourself and asking questions in German.
  • Role-play mini-dialogues.
  • Create a conversation journal with new phrases learned.

Cultural Exploration - German Festivals

• Objective: Introduce children to German culture and famous festivals.
• Topics:
  • Festivals: "Oktoberfest," "Weihnachten" (Christmas), "Karneval."
  • German traditions and foods.
• Activities:
  • Create a cultural poster or presentation on a German festival.
  • Watch a fun video about a German festival (e.g., Christmas markets or Oktoberfest).
  • Create a simple German recipe (like "Lebkuchen" cookies).