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La Lluvia Writing Activity Tutorial

I hope to provide a few tutorials in the coming weeks to help you incorporate my favorite activities into your classroom during one of the

5 Minute Relationship Building Strategies

Developing a positive classroom climate is something that has the potential to affect almost all areas of your teaching career. For me, developing stronger teacher-student

Using Puzzles in Spanish Class

I absolutely LOVE using puzzles with my students. In addition to helping students build confidence, they are great for so many things! Here are some

Seating and Groups in Spanish Class

After some trial and error, I have discovered that I am a big fan of group seating arrangements. With classes that often reach up to

My Quiz Correction Policy

During my first few years teaching, I followed the lead of other teachers and adopted their quiz retake policies. I tried a few different options,

Music in Spanish Class

I absolutely love using music every day in class. I think music is a great jumping point for cultural discussion and comparisons, simple cultural exposure,

Tips for Increasing and Assessing Participation in Spanish Class in a Non-Biased Way

A quiet classroom is my worst nightmare. During my first few years teaching, I was always struggling to motivate my students to speak in the

Citas Cortas Tutorial

Looking to incorporate more speaking in your middle and high school Spanish classes? Check out Citas Cortas! This speed-dating style activity takes the pressure off students