The ONE Thing you NEED as a New Teacher
When it comes to the thing you NEED as a new teacher, this one essential tops my list and makes all the difference in your
Discover ways to simplify your routine and create more time for what matters most! Whether you’re a new or experienced Spanish teacher, balancing classroom demands with personal life can be challenging. These posts offer practical tips to help you streamline your planning, manage your workload, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. From time-saving activities to organizational strategies, I’m here to support you in making your job easier without sacrificing quality teaching.
When it comes to the thing you NEED as a new teacher, this one essential tops my list and makes all the difference in your
Timed writing is a great way to assess your students, but it can be overwhelming to get started. In this post, I break down the
Shower Curtains for Spanish Classroom Decor might sound like it’s coming out of left field (or from your bathroom), but this is a simple decorative
Recommended Netflix Watches for Spanish Teachers are a fun way to combine relaxation and language learning. These shows offer rich culture, engaging stories, and great
Gifts for High School Grads are top of mind right now because yes, it’s that time of year and graduation is coming! Depending on your
Inside: How to plan Comprehensible Input lessons when using a textbook? How to use CI strategies when you are tied to a district assessment? I’m
Over the past few weeks, I have been sharing tips and tricks on how I use stories in my Spanish classroom. From expectations for student
Do you have students who are absent, or who just want additional resources to practice Spanish at home? I think we all know that Spanish
It’s so easy to feel like you are alone in your classroom. Other teachers are out there, and social media can make it seem like
Are you in a 1:1 setting in your school? Do you use computers from a cart or head to a lab that you checked out
It’s been almost exactly a year since I shared how I like to use Google Forms as a rubric during speaking assessments in class. Since
This summer I had the opportunity to go to Costa Rica for vacation (no students!). It was a lot of fun, and I’d thought I’d
Let’s talk about seating arrangements for Spanish class! Have you ever stared at your classroom seating for hours, placing your students in seats until you’re
Important Disclaimer: I am Not Crafty. I am Not Artsy. I am the person who posts Pinterest fails next to a neat little paint by
I heard about GimKit in several places before (finally!) investigating, but Maris Hawkins was the true champion in introducing this website to me. In fact,
Are you familiar with Edpuzzle? This is a great tool for world language classes as it allows students to watch, rewatch, and answer comprehension questions
Retakes can seem overwhelming at first, but with the right system in place, it gets easier to handle! My goal as a Spanish teacher is
Kahoot is a great tool for reviewing and introducing content in your classes. Many students may already be familiar with it and excited about it!
Being intentional about spending 90% of class time in the target language? Be intentional in how you explain it to parents and students as well!
This simple switch has saved me so much time and effort every time I do a speaking assessment with my students. Check out this idea
This is a slightly different post than everything else I’ve written on this blog so far, but I feel like with the beginning of the
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a first-year teacher! There’s so much to it. Lesson plans, classroom management, and more – it’s just a lot
That to-do list always seems never-ending, right? Being on the internet can’t make your list any shorter, it might even distract you and keep you from accomplishing
Padlet is basically a virtual “bulletin board” where you can gather and share ideas. It’s got great privacy and sharing settings that make it really