Learn German with Hans Hase the Hare in Pre-K and Kindergarten

Hans Hase und seine Freunde Goethe-Institut

“Learn German with Hans Hase the Hare“ is a fun learning program for children aged 4-6 with no prior knowledge of German. The program is based on the latest research on early language learning.

It includes 30 units: 20 thematic units, 4 review units, 6 units on celebrations and holidays. The units are designed for 40 minute lessons but can be split into two 20 minute lessons.

Learning Goals and Topics

​​ Hans Hase

Hans Hase the Hare draws on the kids' curiosity. They learn a new language just like their mother tongue. Through a variety of activities such as story-telling, rhyming, singing and dancing, playing games and doing handicrafts, children immerse themselves into German. Hans Hase is always on their side, making sure they enjoy learning. Children build up confidence and experience learning a new language in a fun way. Topics include my house, my friends, my toys, and my clothes. Kids learn words, songs, rhymes and simple sentences in subject areas that are relevant for them. They can respond to simple questions non-verbally or verbally with simple means.

Teaching Kit

  • Teacher guidelines with detailed lesson plans
  • over 100 colorful pictures in different sizes
  • 50 worksheets, handicrafts, and coloring activities for kids
  • 1 Hans Hase-CD for teachers
  • 1 Hans Hase-CD for kids

Free Supplemental Materials

Click the links below to download supplemental teaching materials, including illustrations, templates and a teacher handbook (in German).

Contact

Dr. Susanne Rinner
Goethe-Institut Washington
susanne.rinner@goethe.de

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