This volume contains suggested curriculum guidelines for an effective bilingual program, with specific focus on Spanish language skills for the third grade level. The philosophy of the program views bilingual education as a vehicle and pedagogical tool to be used to better prepare all children to function in society. The point of departure for formal learning and formal training is the linguistic and cultural heritage that the child brings to the school setting. A teaching methodology is outlined which includes teaching children to think about, listen to, comprehend, hear, say, read, write, and apply a given concept. The present volume covers the first nine weeks of the third grade program. The curriculum guidelines are presented in terms of the concept or object to be learned, content, activities, resources and materials, and evaluation. (CLK)