HOW CAN THE KIT GENERATE REVENUE?
The price for each kit is $450.
This includes all the materials listed on the Kit Contents Sample page.
How you cover this cost depends on how you decide to run your program. Extra-curricular
If you would like this to be an extra-curricular program, in which parents sign their children up and pay for the classes themselves, you can charge whatever you like. Typically, the cost for such a program runs anywhere from $100 to $150 for a 13 week session. So, your costs would be made up the first time you use the kit with one group of between 3 and 5 children. All tuition received after this amount would then become a revenue source. Don't forget that kits can be used again and again with a beginning class each spring, summer or fall. In-curricula
The cost of each session would be absorbed by you. The benefit of this would be that a certain age group, or perhaps all students above 3 years old would then have access to the program. In addition, you are providing a value added service to parents and kids.
WHAT MAKES OUR LANGUAGE LEARNING KITS UNIQUE?
What makes us unique is that we not only provide foreign language kits with detailed lessons that are leveled and age appropriate, but we also teach you how to use those lessons. You do not have to be a certified teacher. You do not have to be fluent in the target language. We provide you with a pronunciation CD and script that reflect every word and phrase used in the target language in the class. We also provide a music CD that directly reflects lesson vocabulary. We provide a sound list of expectations that let you as well as parents know exactly what the child will learn during each particular session. You will receive teacher hints at the end of each lesson noting detailed explanations as well as alternatives to games. You are also provided with all the fun, colorful hands-on materials such as feathers, foam dice, a puppet, thematic games, flashcards and whatever else is called for in a particular session’s lessons. Materials come packaged in a sturdy, canvas tote for easy transport from one location to another. You will be set up with sample sign-up sheets, parent interest forms, sample registration forms, progress reports, sample tuition notices and a step-by-step guide to setting up your program. You will also receive a teacher profile, teacher expectations as well as sample interview questions in case you decide to hire a teacher not already employed by your school.These unique lesson plans have been perfected year after year and have been the cornerstone of our success with over one thousand children at numerous schools all over the Denver area.
AT WHAT AGE CAN A CHILD BEGIN?
A child may begin the program at age three. Every effort should be made to group children according to age. Because 3 year olds will learn at a slower pace at first, it is not recommended to have a 3 year old child with a first grader. However, pre-school children aged 4 and up should have no problem being grouped with kindergarteners and 1st graders.
MAY I PURCHASE MATERIALS INDIVIDUALLY?
Some, but not all, of the materials are available for purchase separately. Click on the "Buy our Products" icon.
WE'VE TRIED LANGUAGE BEFORE. WILL OUR KIDS REALLY LEARN?
Absolutely. Our lessons our active, engaging and so much fun! And it makes sense that if a child is having fun and is engaged at all times, he will learn. We have spent years adding to, modifying and improving these lessons. We have tested again and again what works and what does not. We are not satisfied with simply teaching children a list of related words under a certain theme. They will learn to put thematic vocabulary into context. They will learn useful, meaningful phrases related to that thematic vocabulary. They will learn to communicate with others by using common conversational phrases.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT IN TERMS OF OUTCOME?
SAMPLE:
Pre-school, Kindergarten and 1st grade Spanish
Session 1
By the end of the first 13 lessons, the child will be able to accomplish the following:
o Count to 20
o Recognize and name at least 8 colors
o Recognize and name at least 8 animals
o Recognize and name at least 8 parts of the body
o Understand and answer various questions posed by the teacher by listening for key words
o Respond to various commands such as “Sit down”, “Stand up” and “Jump”
o Say “Hello”, “Good morning” and “Goodbye”
o Ask “What’s your name?” and answer with “My name is…”
o Say “Nice to meet you”
o Say “Thank you”, “You’re welcome” and “Please”
o Respond to the teacher and others with “Yes” and “No”
o Ask “How are you?” and answer with “Fine, thank you” or “So-so, thank you”
o Learn the words for “fast” and “slow”
o Respond when asked “Where is ____?”
o Ask “How old are you?” and answer with “I am ___ years old”
o Learn about various cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking world
o Gain an appreciation for languages other than his/her own
o Be able to name a place where the target language is spoken
Pre-school, Kindergarten and 1st grade Spanish
Session 2
By the end of the first 26 lessons, the child will be able to accomplish the following:
o Maintain and develop knowledge of the above information
o Count to 30
o Associate the correct name with a visual of each number (randomly)
o Recognize and name at least 11 colors
o Answer when asked “What color is it?”
o Describe nouns by color (Ex: brown bear or red six)
o Describe nouns by number (Ex: seven shoes or two blue eyes)
o Recognize and name at least 8 articles of clothing
o Relate clothing to vocabulary for parts of the body
o Learn the words for “big” and “little” and use them when describing something
o Recognize and name at least 10 food items
o Say “I would like ______, please” when ordering specific foods
o Distinguish between foods he/she likes or dislikes by saying “I like ______” or “I do not like ______”
o Recognize and name 7 family members
o Be able to name what clothing items various family members are wearing and describe color, size and number
WILL THE CHILDREN CONTINUE ONCE IN 2ND GRADE AND BEYOND?
Yes, these kits will be available fall of 2005.
WHAT IF I PURCHASE THE KIT AND I NEED HELP?
The kits are designed to include everything one would need to get classes up and running. However, you may call at any time for advice, suggestions, help or support. Teacher Training sessions can be arranged. Please contact us for more information.
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM WORD PLAY?
THE CHILDREN In having the ability to begin foreign language study at an earlier age PARENTS In having the ability to gauge progress and aid in the learning process from home TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS In having the ability to enhance and broaden curricula to include foreign language PRE-SCHOOLS, DAYCARES, KINDERGARTENS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
In having the ability to increase parent and student interest and enrollment as well as increasing revenue for the
school
AN ENTREPRENUER OR PARENT IN THE COMMUNITY, PLAYGROUPS, MOTHERS GROUPS, HOMESCHOOLERS,
CHURCHES by using our curriculum to address interest in foreign language in your community and generate a
revenue source for yourself or your organization. The income generated by these classes pays for the kit with less
than 5 registered children
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