Molly Lowney

A Wonderful Experience! 

April and May have been wonderful months in the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classrooms. On April 23rd, we celebrated Day of the Book in English class. I loved sharing some books that I read when I was in elementary school. Here are some of the topics students learned in science and English class in the months of April and May: 

In April in the fourth grade science classroom, we learned about ancient history and the Roman Empire. We played bingo and pictionary as a class to learn new vocabulary. In May, we learned about the different parts of the economy and the different crops and products created in Andalucía. In English class, for Day of the Book, we read The Rainbow Fish together and students decorated their own paper rainbow fish. 

In April in the fifth grade science classroom, we learned about the modern age. We learned about the different technologies used to explore the Americas, like compasses and astrolabes. In May, we learned about matter, volume and density. We also learned about the properties of air and different forms of aircraft. As a class, we played a trivia game to practice our new vocabulary. In English class, for Day of the Book, we read a chapter from The Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark. In the story, the two main characters travel to different places in a magical tree house. Students designed their own magic tree house adventure using a worksheet. 

In April in the sixth grade science classroom, we learned about energy and sustainable development. As a class, we played trivia to review the different sources of energy. In May, we learned about the history of the European Union and the political map of Europe. Each 6th grade class section played a game where they filled out the EU map as fast as they could. 6C was the fastest class! In English, for Day of the Book we read a passage from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. After we read the passage together, students split up into teams to design their own magical Wonka candy.

In May, I also helped with the escape room for the fifth grade’s overnight stay. I dressed up as a ghost and helped teams complete the jump rope challenge. It was a lot of fun! 

I’m so grateful for my experience as an auxiliar at CEIP Blas Infante. Throughout this year, I have learned just as much as the students have! I’m grateful for the kindness of the teachers and the endless enthusiasm the students have for learning. I will miss sharing jokes with students and helping them practice their English in conversation. Most of all, I will miss their smiles and wonderful attitudes! I will never forget my time here in Spain. It has been an incredible experience and I am so lucky to have been able to live in Andalucía!

February and March at CEIP Blas Infante

 

Hello everyone!

 

February and March were very fun months in the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classrooms. We worked on group projects focused on the history of Spain and played fun games to reinforce new vocabulary. In English class, I taught students about how we celebrate Easter in the United States. Here are the things the students learned in February and March:

 

In the fourth grade science classroom, we learned about prehistory, the time before writing was invented. To practice our vocabulary, we played a game of “Pictionary.” Groups of students drew pictures of our vocabulary, and the rest of the class had to guess what word was drawn. In English class, we learned about Easter in the United States with a presentation, then students designed their own paper Easter eggs.

 

In the fifth grade science classroom, we learned about the skeletal and muscular systems in February. We learned about the different types of bones and muscles, and we completed a vocabulary word search together. After finishing that unit, we created a timeline poster project for The Middle Ages. In English class, we learned about Easter in the United States with a presentation, then students completed a word puzzle with Easter vocabulary.

 

In the sixth grade science classroom, we did a project where students created posters that showed timelines of the 19th century in Europe and Spain’s modern history. After they finished their project, the students presented their timelines in English to their classmates. In English class, we learned about Easter in the United States with a presentation, then we played a game of hangman on the blackboard to learn new vocabulary.

 

During Semana Santa, I was able to watch the pasos in Seville and later in the week I traveled to Morocco with Dominique! I have been enjoying springtime in Andalucía and can’t wait for these next few months. 

December and January at CEIP Blas Infante

Hello everyone!

December and January were busy months in the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classrooms. I shared a presentation with the students about celebrating Christmas in the United States. I really enjoyed working with the students in science class and talking about earth and the universe. 

Here are the things the students learned in the months of December and January:

In December in the fourth grade science classroom, we learned about the climate and relief of Spain. Students learned new vocabulary like altitude, temperature, and mountain range.  In English class, we learned about Christmas by learning how to cut snowflakes out of paper. In January, we learned about healthy habits. We learned vocabulary about the different kinds of healthy food you need for good health.

In December in the fifth grade science classroom, we learned about Landforms and Climate. We played a game where students needed to tell the differences between mountains, cliffs, and plains. In English class, we learned about Christmas by learning how to cut snowflakes out of paper and talking about the difference between Christmas in the United States versus Spain. In January,  learned about the skeletal and muscular systems and completed a vocabulary word search together.

In December in the sixth grade science classroom, we also focused on learning climate and landscapes. We learned about hot, cold and temperate landscapes across the world and saw examples of what they look like. In English class, we learned about Christmas by learning how to cut snowflakes out of paper and talking about the difference between Christmas in the United States versus Spain. The students shared their Christmas traditions and taught me about Three Kings Day in Spain. In January, we learned about adolescence and learned about the male and female reproductive systems.

In December, my family visited from the United States to celebrate Christmas. We had a wonderful trip and visited Madrid, Sevilla, Granada and Cadiz. In January, I went on a trip to Scotland before returning to Sevilla, it was very beautiful! I’m looking forward to springtime in Andalucía and all the celebrations to come!

 November at CEIP Blas Infante

Hello everyone! 

November was a wonderful month! I really enjoyed working with the students in science class and talking about earth and the universe. Here are the things the students learned in the month of November: 

In the fourth grade science classroom, we learned about the solar system, day and night, the seasons, and the parts of the geosphere. In English class, we learned about Thanksgiving by filling out a worksheet with the things we were thankful for. 

In the fifth grade science classroom, we learned about the population of Spain and migration around the world. In English class, we learned about Thanksgiving in the United States and played a game where students identified traditional Thanksgiving foods.

In the sixth grade science classroom, we learned about the universe, the solar system, and planet Earth. In English class, we learned about the history and traditional food of Thanksgiving in the United States. 

In the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday in November. I celebrated Thanksgiving with other Auxiliares and prepared some special bread for the holiday. I also visited Lisbon, Portugal at the end of the month, which was very beautiful! I’m looking forward to more learning and holiday celebrations in December.

My first month as a Language Assistant

Hello everyone! 

    My name is Molly Lowney and I am the language assistant for grades 4, 5, and 6 this school year. I am very excited to be in Spain and I have enjoyed my time so far working with all the students. I am from California in the United States. I studied environmental science at university and I worked as a science teacher for the past year. I have really enjoyed my time teaching so far and I am excited to share what the students learned in the month of October!

    In the fourth grade classroom, we learned about the parts of the plant, the five animal kingdoms, and plants that you can find in Andalucía. 

    In the fifth grade classroom, we learned about living things like herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. The students are very enthusiastic about animals! 

    In the sixth grade classroom, we learned about nutrition, nutrients, and the processes of the body. For example, we focused on the respiratory, digestive, and circulatory systems. 

    For the last week of October, we learned about Halloween in the United States in English class. We learned vocabulary words like ghost, trick or treat, and candy. In the fourth grade class, we made our own Jack-O-Lanterns. In the fifth and sixth grade classes, we played a Halloween escape game on the computer. 

    Thank you so much for welcoming me at school! I am excited for all of the learning that this year will bring.