Who we are?
We are an independantly owned publisher providing ESL instruction materials and Spanish language learning materials that are age-appropriate for preschool through 5th grade students.
What is Sube?
The SUBE program is a complete curriculum in a box for second language learning.
Which languages and levels are available?
There are two programs available. SUBE Spanish to teach Spanish as a second language and SUBE English to teach English as a second language. We also offer the Sube EFL English curriculum with the lesson manual in Spanish for English teachers in Latin America.
The Spanish program offers two levels; Level A-Beginner and Level B-Intermediate.
The English program has Level A available. Level B is currently under development.
Both levels have been field-tested and are age-appropriate for preschool through 5th grade students. Any other grade level would need adaptation.
What does Sube English include?
Included are all the esl classroom resources you need to teach English throughout the year to preschool and elementary grade students. This easy-to-use resource kit eliminates hours of teacher prep time. Each kit includes free phone and email support. We will work closely with you to assure successful implementation in the classroom (see Sube Training for more).
What is the methodology of Sube?
SUBE utilizes a multisensory approach that teaches academic and social language skills through games, music, art, role-playing, and spontaneous conversation. This approach assures that the diverse modalities of your class are being addressed, so that each student is engaged and learning.
We believe that the most important element in teaching ESL students is to provide a creative and nurturing learning environment that builds self esteem and confidence in each child. The multicultural curriculum stresses the importance of respecting and appreciating diverse cultures.
For a detailed description of the research-based methodology
What makes Sube unique?
There are two things that make Sube unique. One, is that it is a multisensory approach that integrates the curriculum and the materials. The curriculum is divided into thematic units and for each unit there are a series of multisensory activities; a bingo game or other card game, an art project, movement, worksheets to practice reading and writing, and an interactive music video. This method reinforces the vocabulary through all the modalities.
Two, the art, music and games are fun and motivating for the child, but also become strategic teaching tools that develop the four major skills needed to acquire fluency: reading, writing, comprehension and speaking. Field-tested and research-based strategies are applied to each Sube game and activity so that you are consistently providing opportunities to develop these specific skills.
Does it include music for ESL students?
The Sube music videos for ESL are the highlight of the curriculum. There is a short three to four minute video/song for each unit. English Sube features a musical style from different regions of the United States; Zydeco from Louisiana or Country music from the West. All of the videos depict real kids engaged in activities that kids love; playing dress up, going to the zoo or playing with friends.
Can Sube be adapted for specific classroom models?
Whether you teach in blocks of time throughout the week, or you integrate your second language into the core curriculum such as math, geography, social studies and health, SUBE is adaptive to your unique classroom environment and the challenges of todays changing demographics.
Sube started as an afterschool program and still excels in this model due to the art, music and game approach. Since then it has been field-tested successful in bilingual classrooms (45 minutes a day), in dual-language schools, as an enrichment program or for pull-out programs. We offer free phone or email consultation to help you determine whether Sube is right for your specific classroom needs.
Is Sube easy to use?
SUBE's easy-to-use ELD lesson plans are designed for the experienced language specialist, as well as for the classroom teacher who has little experience or limited proficiency in second language instruction.
For beginning teachers or classroom teachers with little experience in teaching a second language, it is a tremendous resource and time-saver. Years of research and testing have been organized into step-by-step lessons that require very little prep time. For the experienced language specialist the Sube kit can be easily integrated into the core curriculum. Suggested correlations are included in the lesson manual.
The lesson manual provides an overview planner for the year as well as monthly and weekly planners. It even includes monthly letters to the parents to keep them informed, and supporting your work at home. All the materials you need are either in the kit or can easily be found in your school or classroom.
Is Sube aligned with National standards?
The SUBE program is aligned to the TESOL standards and the New Mexico state standards (see Research and Standards). We can also provide standard alignments for your state if you put in a request. An alignment chart references each Sube activity to its corresponding standard. In addition, each Sube activity description clearly states ts objective and the skills that are developed within that activity.
Is there a Scope and Sequence chart for Sube?
The Benchmark Evaluation Chart (pdf) provides the benchmarks for each unit, and is easily accesible in the lesson manual. The ESL curriculum also includes a Scope and Sequence Chart for each unit.
Do you have an ESL curriculum sample for viewing?
We provide digital samples of any of the English Sube components including the ELD lesson plans. See our ESL curriculum sample page for downloadable files.
