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
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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
Spanish Class Openers and Warm-Up Routines
The first 5 Minutes of Spanish Class: Starting each day in a meaningful way The first few minutes of class can be chaotic for a teacher’s
Day 1 in Spanish Class
5 Ideas for the First Day of School in Spanish Class … and a few un-ideas as well It is still July, so I am
10 Tips for New Teachers
10 Tips for New Teachers: Before I share my tips, I want to explain where they come from. I feel that my background in social
Taco Tuesday Tutorial
If you know me at all you probably know that Taco Tuesday is one of my favorite games. About four years ago I created the
Tips for Shopping any TPT Sale
Is it TPT Sale Time?! Teachers Pay Teachers hosts a few sales per year where you can save up to 25% on resources in participating
Motivating Reluctant Learners
Sometimes we have classes that make us feel like we were BORN to teach. Those classes are fun, engaged, they love our lessons, and they
Introducing Vocabulary in Spanish Class
Starting a new unit can be intimidating. When I start a new unit with any class, I like to remind myself to think about *why*
