Children (Toddler – 5th Grade)

Classes for elementary school age children focus on conversation along with reading comprehension and writing. Students use textbooks and authentic German-language literature. Students are invited to participate in role-plays and performances for the Christmas party and the end of the school year celebration.

Students have the opportunity to check out (borrow) books or movies from the SBDS library as well. Most weeks, teachers take time to go as a class to the SBDS library and select books. Both the teacher as well as the SBDS Librarian help students find German language books or movies that interest them and are at their skill level.

The music teacher visits pre-K through 5th grade classes each week, enhancing our curriculum and adding variety to the children’s language experience. Students perform German songs for our school events too, which is always a delight to watch!

Parents are encouraged  to support their children in learning German, by reviewing the course books and ensuring that homework assignments are completed.

In the Kindergarten, Preschool and Toddler classes, German is introduced through rhymes, games, finger plays, stories, and art. Using children’s books as well as audio and video materials from German-speaking countries, teachers create a wonderful learning environment.

The Toddler class is a parent-child class. One parent, or an authorized nanny or family member, must always be with the child. It is not required that the parent speaks German, however, the teacher will speak German with the kids most of the time.