Thursday, December 19, 2013

Happy New Year!


Pepper wishes everybody a happy New Year and a happy return to school.  As things wind down for the winter holiday, it will be time to think about what to do in the first month back in January.  Pepper brings you her Twelve Grapes of Luck for the New Year in Spanish, her Seasons, Months and Days of the Week in Spanish, French and English, her Parts of the Body in Spanish, French and English, and her Animals of South America.

Spanish and English






Eating grapes at New Year for luck and making wishes for every month of the year is a tradition in many countries influenced by Spanish culture.  Enjoy the fun at:  Pepper's New Year Grapes





As well as the days of the week booklet in Spanish and English, a booklet on seasons and months is included, and much more.  See what Pepper has at:  Seasons, Months and Days of the Week with Pepper














Have fun learning the parts of the body in Spanish as Pepper paints herself.  Read about it at: Parts of the Body in Spanish with Pepper
















Learn about South American animals and where they live in English and Spanish.  Check out:  South American Animals in Spanish and English











French and English






As well as the days of the week booklet in French and English, a booklet on seasons and months is included, and much more.  See what Pepper has at:  Seasons, Months and Days of the Week with Pepper













Have fun learning the parts of the body in French as Pepper paints herself.  Read about it at:  Parts of the Body in French with Pepper












English







Have fun learning the parts of the body in English as Pepper paints herself.  Read about it at:  Parts of the Body in English with Pepper

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Pepper and Christmas!


Join Pepper on her adventures at Christmas time in Spain, Mexico, France and England. It's a fun way to learn customs and language.

Spain/Mexico/Spanish







Pepper's adventures in Spain during Christmas with Spanish vocabulary.  In Spain it is the Wise Men who bring presents on January 6.  







Pepper in Mexico celebrating Las Posadas, The Inns, during the Christmas season.  

Learn with Pepper what this celebrates at:   




Pepper in a colorful presentation of "The Night Before Christmas" with a Spanish twist.






France/French






Pepper in France enjoying the culinary delights of the season and learning about Pere Noel.
For a taste of French Christmas go to:  


Pepper's own French words in "The Night Before Christmas" for your amusement.




England/English









In Pepper's Christmas in England learn about Father Christmas, Boxing Day and English Christmas traditions.










Monday, December 2, 2013

Pepper's Stocking Stuffer


Pepper aims to boost students' confidence in their ability to communicate a meaningful and useful phrase in a foreign language by giving them a booklet that fits in their jean pocket.  Students can study it during the holidays and then review the phrases with their teacher using the PowerPoint presentation or practice worksheet when school resumes.