World Language
Señora Gibbs
¡Bienvenidos!
¡Hola, familias! My name is Kim Gibbs, and I have been working in the Hanover Township Public School District for 8 years. I work with all students in grades K-5 at Salem Drive School, Mountview Road School and Bee Meadow School. My mission is to inspire a love of language and learning about other cultures through songs, games and fun interactive activities. I draw on my experiences traveling and studying abroad to help bring the language to life for my students.
The "5 Cs" of language learning
Lessons are designed with the following concepts in mind:
Communication
Cultures
Connections
Comparisons
Communities
When is World Language?
GRADES 4 & 5
Tuesdays: SDS (Sept.-June)
Wednesdays: MTV (Sept.-June)
Fridays: BMS (Sept.-June)
GRADES K-3 (Rotating schedule)
Sept. 7-Dec. 6= SDS
Dec. 9-Mar. 14 = MTV
Mar. 17-June 24 = BMS
How can I support my child's learning?
There are so many fun, easy ways you can encourage your child's exploration of other languages and cultures. Here are a few examples:
Prepare and enjoy foods from around the world as a family or visit an ethnic restaurant and try new foods together.
Watch shows/movies that feature diverse characters and locations.
Incorporate Spanish in normal conversation (think "Hola" instead of "Hello", "Gracias" in place of "Thank you", etc.)
Look for Spanish all around you; you might be surprised how many common household items feature bilingual labels!
Encourage your child to share what he/she is learning in World Language class; let him/her be the teacher!