As 2018 is coming to a close, I've been doing a bit of reflecting. As the year started, I resolved to do more to share what was happening in my classroom every day, despite how scary it can be to put ... Read More about #MyFives Top 5 Posts of 2018
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Strategies for Telling Stories in Spanish Class
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 participation, student jobs during a class story, to different ... Read More about Strategies for Telling Stories in Spanish Class
How I Teach Telling Time in Spanish Class
Telling time in Spanish is another one of those concepts that our students need to know. It seems to show up in every textbook, so if you're trying to shift to CI while following a mandated scope and ... Read More about How I Teach Telling Time in Spanish Class
End of Class Routine
There’s just one post left in my series of classroom routines I’ve been using this year: my end of class routine. This one is pretty short and sweet, but it is surprising how much I have enjoyed the ... Read More about End of Class Routine
Books Your Novice Students Will Love
Are you wanting to start Free Voluntary Reading in your Spanish I classroom? I know when I first started I wasn't sure how successful my students were going to be. I mean, it's their first year of ... Read More about Books Your Novice Students Will Love
Storytelling and Story Asking in Spanish Class
Are you interested in using stories and other comprehensible input methods in your language classroom? I’ve received a few questions on Instagram about how I do stories in my Spanish class. ... Read More about Storytelling and Story Asking in Spanish Class
Social Media Templates in the Classroom
Sometimes, you just need a different hook to reach your students. The very same students who zone out over a worksheet or notes will become engaged when you present the activity in a new way! I love ... Read More about Social Media Templates in the Classroom
Student Jobs for Spanish Class Story Days
In the first part of this series on stories in Spanish class, I shared my favorite signals and expectations for students to use during classroom story telling and asking. However, using signals to ask ... Read More about Student Jobs for Spanish Class Story Days
Resources to Practice Spanish at Home
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 can be really hard to do on their own, because really what ... Read More about Resources to Practice Spanish at Home
Expectations for Stories in Spanish Class
I've received a few questions on Instagram about how I do stories in my Spanish class. There is a LOT to this, but I'm going to go ahead and try my best! It's also something that I think can be ... Read More about Expectations for Stories in Spanish Class
Adjectives in Spanish Class
Adjectives are one of those things everyone has to cover, whether you teach with a textbook or not. This year I have been introducing and practicing adjectives in a few different ways and I think it's ... Read More about Adjectives in Spanish Class
Thanksgiving Movie Talk
I have already shared a pile of Thanksgiving activities that I am planning on using this year, but I left one out! My Spanish 2 curriculum is PACKED. And, I mean packed. I have a really hard time ... Read More about Thanksgiving Movie Talk
Thanksgiving Activities for Spanish Class
Inside: Lesson plans and activities for Thanksgiving in Spanish class Thanksgiving is one of my absolute FAVORITE holidays. Halloween doesn't even come close, in my opinion (and yes, I will ... Read More about Thanksgiving Activities for Spanish Class
Spanish Teachers on Social Media
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 everyone has all of their ducks in a row in their perfectly decorated ... Read More about Spanish Teachers on Social Media
Reading Activity for Spanish: The Most Important Sentence
Sometimes we need something simple, low-prep, and easy to use! This activity is something you can do with any reading, and you don’t even have to make copies – it’s that simple! This activity is a ... Read More about Reading Activity for Spanish: The Most Important Sentence
10 Ways to Use Maze Games in Spanish Class
Sometimes, you just need a change. The very same students who zone out over a worksheet or notes will become engaged when you present the activity in a new way. Maze games are a great example of this! ... Read More about 10 Ways to Use Maze Games in Spanish Class
The Beginning of Spanish Class Routine
Having a routine in place to start each day is so important for classroom management! Students know what to expect and appreciate the structure in place. I have daily routines I use in class that ... Read More about The Beginning of Spanish Class Routine
Listening Library for Novice Learners
I know a lot of us teach novice learners and that sometimes it can be hard to find listening activities for them that are accessible to novices AND fit into a topic we want them to listen to. You'll ... Read More about Listening Library for Novice Learners
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 with my students. There are so many holiday traditions in Spanish countries! The ... Read More about Holiday Traditions in Spanish-Speaking Countries
Música Miércoles
This is the year of routines for Spanish I and our transition to CI! Mondays we Weekend Chat, Tuesdays we do FVR, Wednesdays are Música Miércoles, Thursdays we do Persona Especial, ... Read More about Música Miércoles
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 lab that you checked out (three months ahead of time)? If you like to include technology in your lessons or ... Read More about How to (Easily) Type Accents
Picture Talk 101
Something that has really helped with plans as I transition to CI this year is having a set routine in class. On Mondays we have Weekend Chat, Tuesdays we do FVR, Wednesdays we use Música ... Read More about Picture Talk 101
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 my Spanish I classes so far. Persona Especial, or Special Person Interviews are from Bryce ... Read More about Persona Especial Quarter 1 Reflections
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 speaking assessments in class. Since then, I've received several questions about it! I tried to explain ... Read More about Speaking Assessment Rubric in Google Forms – The Screencasted Edition
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