Having a routine in place to start each day is so important for classroom management! Students know what to expect…
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Holiday Traditions in Spanish-Speaking Countries
There are so many ways we can incorporate culture into the classroom. I love to share different culture and traditions…
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Música Miércoles
This is the year of routines for Spanish I and our transition to CI! Mondays we Weekend Chat, Tuesdays we do FVR,…
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How to (Easily) Type Accents
Are you in a 1:1 setting in your school? Do you use computers from a cart or head to a…
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Picture Talk 101
Something that has really helped with plans as I transition to CI this year is having a set routine in…
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Persona Especial Quarter 1 Reflections
As the first quarter is wrapping up, I wanted to reflect and share how Persona Especial has been going with…
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Speaking Assessment Rubric in Google Forms – The Screencasted Edition
It’s been almost exactly a year since I shared how I like to use Google Forms as a rubric during…
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Free Voluntary Reading Expectations and Procedures
Happy Tuesday everyone! Tuesdays in my Spanish I classroom this year are Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) days. This is a…
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5 Ways to Build Your FVR Library for FREE
This is the year of new routines for me. I changed up my first day plans, started Persona Especial off…
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Brain Break in Spanish Class – FREE Google Slides!
This year has been SO exciting so far! We’re incorporating a TON of new routines into Spanish I. One of…
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Special Guest for Persona Especial – Bringing the Admin In!
This year with Spanish I we’re trying to go full on comprehensible input, storytelling, you name it! One of the…
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First Day Plans for Spanish I
Last June my colleague and I went to a TPRS conference in St. Louis. One of the things the presenter…
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Llama Themed Classrooms: LLAMAzing!
Llamas are huge right now! There are so many fun variations of classroom displays, decor ideas, and school supplies that…
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Digital Teacher Planner Variations for Google Drive
Last week on Instagram I posted in my stories about getting some planning done, and I got some questions about the…
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¡Corre en Círculos! – Get your students moving while they practice!
¡Corre en Círculos! is one of my favorite activities to do with my classes. I use it at least once…
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Sub Binder: Snag this Time Saving Freebie!
Sub plans were last on my list of things to do for my first years of teaching. I was planning…
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FVR Library List – Time Saver for Spanish Teachers!
So, you’ve read up on the Expectations and Procedures for Free Voluntary Reading (FVR), and you’ve downloaded every free FVR Library…
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Costa Rica Travel Tips
This summer I had the opportunity to go to Costa Rica for vacation (no students!). It was a lot of…
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TPRS Conference Takeaways
Earlier this summer I had the opportunity to attend a three-day training by TPRS Books in St. Louis. I wanted…
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Back to School: Spanish Class Resource Libraries
Have you heard? The 2018 Resource Libraries are posted! Secondary Resource Library If you are looking for fresh new ideas,…
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Classroom Seating Arrangement: The Minesweeper of Teaching
Have you ever stared at your classroom seating for hours, placing your students in seats until you’re cross-eyed? I…
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DIY Decor – Skip the Dollar Spot & Save Some $
Important Disclaimer: I am Not Crafty. I am Not Artsy. I am the person who posts Pinterest fails next to…
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10 Practical Gifts Your Teacher Will Love
Your teacher works super hard to help you (or your student) learn! You’ve got to tell them thank you and…
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Routines for Spanish Class
Routines are a great way to start class! They help you plan and they help students know what to expect…
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