Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce the student to basic Spanish phrases for communicating needs (e.g., “Tengo hambre,” “Tengo sed”) and practice self-control by waiting turns in a simple game.
Building these foundational communication skills empowers the student to express needs independently and develop impulse control, supporting engagement and confidence in classroom routines.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Greeting and Warm-up
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Basic Needs Phrases
7 minutes
Step 3
Needs Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Practice Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Waiting Game
5 minutes
Step 6
Review and Wrap-up
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Frases Básicas para Necesidades / Basic Needs Phrases
Tengo hambre / I am hungry
Tengo sed / I am thirsty
Necesito ir al baño / I need to go to the bathroom
Repaso de Frases / Phrase Review
¿Qué necesitas? / What do you need?

Worksheet


Activity


Game

