Calico Spanish
For an engaging and conversational approach to Spanish that accommodates a range of learning styles we recommend Calico Spanish. Calico Spanish is a multi-sensory curriculum using real-life learning through interactive videos, songs, games and repetition to make learning Spanish easy for anyone. It was created by a team of language experts who use a gently immersive and conversational approach to language learning. Calico Spanish utilizes an interactive and immersive learning environment along with a variety of games and activities to ensure students are able to communicate in Spanish in the real world. Parents love the attractive layout, easy to follow curriculum, and variety of activities that keep students engaged. This is a great choice for anyone wanting to learn Spanish, including houses with parents who don't speak Spanish. Some parents dislike the lack of assessment and the lack of focus on reading and writing in Spanish. Some parents feel that buying the pre-printed supplementary materials is useful.
Grades: 1st-5th
Cost: A one year subscription for homeschoolers costs $89, with supplemental materials ranging from $99 to $219, but you can try it out with a seven day free trial!
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: App, Boardgame
Time required: Students spend about 20 to 30 minutes a day on lessons.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Screens required
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Parent/Teacher/Caregiver Involvement is necessary
Prep Time: Minimal prep time
Other characteristics
Modality: Audiovisual, Multimedia, Hands-on/kinesthetic
Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student
Educational Philosophy: Immersion/conversational approach
Other characteristics: Hands-on, Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: No, there is no assessment component
State Standards: Aligned with ACTFL standards
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