Spanish Grade 1 15 min

Tengo Dos Manos (I have Two Hands)

Introduce 'manos' (hands) and review numbers 1-2. Learn to say 'Yo tengo dos manos.'

What you'll learn

  • Point to and name at least three body parts in Spanish (manos, pies, ojos) when asked.
  • Repeat the phrase "Tengo dos..." (I have two...) and correctly identify at least one body part to complete the sentence.
  • Match pictures of body parts (manos, pies, ojos) to their corresponding Spanish words with 100% accuracy.
  • Sing along to the "Tengo Dos Manos" song and perform the actions (touching body parts) correctly at least twice.

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Identify and say the Spanish words for hands (manos), feet (pies), and fingers (dedos). Count to two (uno, dos) in Spanish. Say the full phrase 'Tengo dos manos' (I have two hands). Say the full phrase 'Tengo dos pies' (I have two feet). Point to their hands and feet when prompted in Spanish. Answer the question '¿Cuántas manos tienes?' with 'Tengo dos manos.' ¡Hola, amigos! 👋 Can you wave your hands? Let's learn how to talk about our amazing hands in Spanish! Today, we will learn the Spanish words for our hands and feet. We will learn how to count them and say how many we have. It is fun to talk about our bodies! Real-World Applications Waving hello and goodbye 👋 Giving a high-five to a friend 🙌 Cl...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample TengoThe word for 'I have'. You use it to say something belongs to you.Tengo una pelota. ⚽ (I have a ball.) DosThe number two (2).Tengo dos gatos. 🐱🐱 (I have two cats.) ManosThe word for 'hands'.Estas son mis manos. 👋 (These are my hands.) PiesThe word for 'feet'.Muevo mis pies. 👟 (I move my feet.) DedosThe word for 'fingers' or 'toes'.Tengo diez dedos en mis manos. 🖐️ (I have ten fingers on my hands.) CuerpoThe word for 'body'.Este es mi cuerpo. 🧍 (This is my body.)
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Grammar Rules & Patterns

Saying What You Have Tengo + [number] + [body part] To say how many body parts you have, always start with 'Tengo', then the number, then the body part. For example: 'Tengo dos ojos.' 👀 Making Words for 'More Than One' Add an 's' to the end of the word. If you have more than one of something, you usually add an 's'. One hand is 'mano'. Two hands are 'manos'. Answering 'How Many?' Question: ¿Cuántas manos tienes? Answer: Tengo dos manos. When someone asks '¿Cuántas...?' (How many...?), you answer with the 'Tengo...' sentence pattern we learned.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
In the sentence 'Tengo dos manos y diez dedos,' which number is BIGGER?
A.Diez
B.Dos
C.Tengo
D.Manos
Challenging
You have two hands. Your friend has two hands. How many hands are there in total?
A.Dos (two)
B.Cuatro (four)
C.Seis (six)
D.Diez (ten)
Challenging
A glove is for your 'mano'. A sock is for your...
A.cabeza (head)
B.dedo (finger)
C.pie (foot)
D.nariz (nose)

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You'll be able to: Point to and name at least three body parts in Spanish (manos, pies, ojos) when asked; Repeat the phrase "Tengo dos..." (I have two...) and correctly identify at least one body part to complete the sentence; Match pictures of….

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