Spanish for Kids
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 7 to 12 - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 12pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Have your kids always been interested in learning Spanish? Are they exposed to Spanish at home but have difficulty in expressing themselves?
Were they exposed to Spanish at preschool but there is no Spanish at Primary School?
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 7 to 12 - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 12pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Have your kids always been interested in learning Spanish? Are they exposed to Spanish at home but have difficulty in expressing themselves?
Were they exposed to Spanish at preschool but there is no Spanish at Primary School?
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 7 to 12 - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 HALF-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 12pm
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
Have your kids always been interested in learning Spanish? Are they exposed to Spanish at home but have difficulty in expressing themselves?
Were they exposed to Spanish at preschool but there is no Spanish at Primary School?
Keen on this half day course? You could pair it with another half day course to fill up your week!
Check out the other options here.
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YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Tamara Melero Antúnez
I strongly believe that language should be taught through rich cultural values and experiences. Hispanic rituals and traditions, along with our art and music, are widely celebrated. I incorporate these elements into my classes with creativity, freedom, and enjoyment. My unique teaching style is constantly evolving. I opt for an eclectic approach that combines various methodologies depending on the lesson’s aims and the learners’ abilities and characteristics. I focus on imagination and creativity, blending tradition with innovative tools and channels for both adults and children.
I have been influenced by different pedagogies such as:
Waldorf/Steiner Education: Based on anthroposophy, created by the multidisciplinary Rudolf Steiner. It is a holistic education aimed at developing intellectual, creative, and practical skills in students. The use of technology is minimal and learning occurs through stories, games, songs and plastic arts. This pedagogy is especially used with young children.
The Natural Approach: Developed by Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell, this method focuses on providing comprehensible input and a classroom environment that promotes understanding. This is achieved through repetition, gestures, and movement, minimizing student anxiety and maximizing self-confidence.
TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling): This method, originally developed by Blaine Ray, teaches language competence through reading and telling unexpected stories. The acquisition process occurs naturally and dynamically. I adapt this method to make the stories funny and meaningful for students, encouraging enthusiastic participation and learning. It is ideal for any age.
As both a mother and a teacher, I am deeply committed to the Spanish language. I am also closely involved with homeschooling families and am currently researching and practicing the bilingual approach with my daughter. In recent years, I have expanded my knowledge through self-study and put it into practice during my weekly classes and playgroups. Learning a new language fosters greater cognitive development and flexibility in thinking, while also broadening social and cultural horizons.
“My daughters loved their class and their teacher Tamara!”
“My daughter has done Spanish classes with Tamara for over 2 years in Bellingen. Tamara is a wonderful teacher and my daughter really enjoys going to her classes and has learned so much!”
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Are you simply interested in your children learning another language because of all the cognitive and social benefits it involves?
If your answer is yes to any of the above, bring your kids to come and learn at Camp Creative!
A fun and exciting introduction to Spanish language through culture. Tamara will guide your children through basic grammar, games, songs, poems and stories. Each day will follow a similar structure, building on their learning with each new lesson.
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No experience required.
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NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE
Meet our new friends
Work on an animal alphabet
DAY TWO
Start to learn colours and seasons using artwork and poems
DAY THREE
Today we will learn numbers, play bingo and learn some songs
DAY FOUR
Building on the last few days, we will learn interrogatives and pronouns.
We will also have fun with a role playing game.
DAY FIVE
Today we will create a story together and put into practice the content from the previous days.
