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6 Effective Ways to engage your students with Puzzles in Spanish Class

Inside: Read about my six favorite ways to use puzzles in Spanish class, and grab a free resource to download for Spanish 1!

How to use seating and groups to your advantage in Spanish class

Inside: I share my experiences with traditional seating options in Spanish class that didn’t work for me, as well as the most beneficial strategies I’ve found!

My journey to a clear and fair quiz correction policy in Spanish class

Inside: Read about my journey from a haphazard approach to a quiz correction policy that’s equitable for all Spanish class students!

3 Creative Ways to Explore Culture through Music in Spanish Class

Inside: Find detailed suggestions and ready-made resources to incorporate more Spanish music and culture into your Spanish classes

7 Strategies to Support and Fairly Grade Participation in Spanish Class

Inside: Read about the actions I take each year to increase and fairly assess student participation in my Spanish classes. Take a look at the resources I use for my students to grade themselves!

How to run Citas Cortas: a well structured and supported speaking activity

Inside: Find a detailed activity walkthrough and a free download for Citas Cortas, one of my favorite speaking activities for Spanish class.

14 Spanish Class Opener Activities and My Favorite Warmup Routines

Inside: Read about my favorite opener activities for Spanish class, as well as warm-up strategies and routines for starting Spanish class each day! Find access to free resources, too!

7 Activities and Ideas for a successful first day of school in Spanish Class

Inside: Find a detailed walkthrough of my go-to routines for the very first day (and first week) of Spanish class each year. Get access to free resources for your Spanish students!

10 Supportive Work Life Balance Tips for Any New Teacher in Your Life

Inside: Read the most important pieces of advice that helped me survive as a new high school teacher.

Make Spanish Class Competitive and Fun: How to play Taco Tuesday in any level

Inside: Find free downloads, a detailed gameplay tutorial, and differentiation strategies for playing Taco Tuesday with your middle and high school Spanish classes.