If you’re looking for Spanish lesson plans for middle school & high school students, you’re in the right place! This blog post includes lesson plan templates, unit planning tips, and, of course, free lesson plans you can use with your Spanish students. Let’s dive right in! Spanish Lesson Plans Spanish Lesson Plans Template When it […]
If you’re new to teaching, effective classroom management can feel overwhelming as the first day of class approaches. Standing in front of a class of middle school students (or really any age!) can be nerve wracking. Let’s talk about the best way effective teachers approach disruptive students and foster a respectful classroom environment while meeting […]
Your first year of teaching can be super overwhelming. It’s a lot of hard work and first year teachers can feel like they’re drowning! Hopefully you’re in a school with supportive veteran teachers, but if you haven’t met your co-workers yet, and you’re about to step into your own classroom, I wanted to share some […]
Something I still appreciate about my high school Spanish teacher is her introducing me to the art world. That might sound a little crazy, considering it was Spanish class, but she did a great job including famous artists from different Spanish-speaking countries and putting them in a historical and cultural context for us. I really […]
It can be so fun to have students do a project to wrap up a unit, but it’s not always the most fun to plan. Let’s save some time with these Spanish projects for high school students! Whether you’re using these for a sub plan or an end of the year wrap up, you’ll love […]
If your curriculum is tied to a textbook or follows strict units with common assessments, you might wonder: Can I still use CI (Comprehensible Input) techniques? The short answer? Yes—and today’s post shows how. In this episode of the World Language Classroom Podcast, host Joshua Cabral chats with Ashley Mikkelsen (me!). We share experience blending […]
If you’re working on numbers vocabulary with your Spanish classes, there are several ways you can teach them! While you might introduce them and help students gradually master them, sometimes the time frame you have for a unit or pacing guide in a district is short. In that case, you might practice vocab with these […]
If you’re working on days of the week vocabulary with your Spanish classes, there are several ways you can teach them! While you might introduce them and help students gradually acquire the language, sometimes the time frame you have for a unit or pacing guide in a district is short. In that case, you might […]
Need help finding appropriate Spanish songs for your classes? Using music in class is so fun, but sometimes it can be tough to find songs we’re comfortable playing or using for a lesson! While I admit I’m much more lax about the music just playing in the background while students are doing an activity, if […]
A new month is the perfect time to decorate! If you’re in need of a creative idea for an easy bulletin board for the month of February, you’re in the right place! Check out these fun February bulletin board ideas for Spanish teachers! February Bulletin Board Ideas for Spanish Teachers I’m going to sort the […]
The feast of the Immaculate Conception is one of my favorites in the church, but it is easy to be confused about just what we’re celebrating. Teach your students about the Mother of God with these Immaculate Conception coloring page, activities, and lessons as you celebrate this holy day of obligation together with your middle […]
If you want to have some fun with Thanksgiving in Spanish class, your students might need some help! Let’s look at a quick list of Thanksgiving Spanish words to wish each other Happy Thanksgiving and enjoying the feast! Why Use Thanksgiving Spanish Words? You’re probably aware that Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated too frequently in Spanish-speaking countries. […]
If you teach middle school and high school Spanish 1 students, you’ll likely find yourself working on regular-ar verbs. Let’s look at a present tense of ar verbs worksheet you can use to review the correct form of the verb conjugation with your students! Regular -AR Verbs Here is a short list of regular -ar […]
If you have a teaching interview coming up, you might be wondering what to wear to a teacher interview. It can feel overwhelming when you don’t know the dress code of a school and you’re looking for a new teaching position. Let’s talk about professional attire in front of the interview committee so you can […]
Let’s look at some fun ways to enjoy the Easter season with your middle school and high school Spanish classes! These Christian Easter printables & activity pages are a great way to talk about how the Easter celebration looks around the world as well as Holy Week traditions in Spanish-speaking countries. You can also use […]
If those April showers are ending, let’s look ahead to some May flowers! These classroom decorations are great for middle school and high school Spanish class. Decorate your classroom door or make spring bulletin boards with this printable flower bulletin board set for Spanish class! Flower-themed Bulletin Board This adorable bulletin board idea is one of […]
As teachers, there are many points in our day where we need the virtue of patience. A lot of patience, some days! It can be tough to find that inner peace when struggling with a lack of patience, so I thought it might be helpful to share some simple, powerful options when it comes to Catholic prayers […]
I love the bright colors and pastels that abound during the Easter season! I always have a whole bunch of Easter eggs floating around, and I thought it would be fun to share ways you can use Easter eggs in Spanish class for a bit of seasonal fun this spring! 10 Easter Egg Spanish Review […]
If your students are already asking you about chips and salsa or having a fiesta in class, you know it’s time to start thinking about your Cinco de Mayo lesson! In the United States, the fifth of May is treated like a big celebration of Mexican culture, but there are some common misconceptions about the […]
With the fifth of May coming up before you know it, it’s time to think about Cinco de Mayo worksheet options and activities for your Spanish classes! Let’s look at a fun way to make sure your Cinco de Mayo celebration or Cinco de Mayo party doesn’t get in the way of students learning about […]
With the AP Spanish Exam quickly approaching, teachers may be wondering what they can do to help their students prepare. Here are the things that have worked for my students! About the Guest Author: I’m Jamie from Specialty Spanish. I have been a high school Spanish teacher at the same school for 25 years! I […]
Spring can be a tough time of year! We’re antsy to get outside and enjoy the sun, but sometimes it’s too chilly, wet, or muddy to head outside juuuuust yet. I have a post here where I shared a bunch of Spring themed shorts, but I felt like this activity deserved its own post because […]
Are you feeling stuck and overwhelmed? Let’s chat about classroom management in Spanish class and some different perspective shifts to help reduce your stress level, get you in a positive space, and improve your classroom environment! Watch the Video Classroom Management in Spanish Class First let’s talk about factors that our outside of our control, […]
There are 2 parts to how to be a better Spanish teacher: how to be better at Spanish, and how to be better at teaching! We chatted about how to improve your Spanish in the last post, so let’s take a look at how to be a better Spanish teacher from the teaching methods & […]
