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
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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
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
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*
Low Prep Decor Ideas and Winter Activities for Spanish Class
All of my blog posts so far have ended up being a bit long, so I will try to keep this one short and sweet!
Motivation through Movement in a World Language Classroom
Why does movement matter? I have said it before and I’ll say it again; a quiet classroom is my worst enemy. I would much rather
Spanish Class Stations
*Stations* is a buzzword that can be very intimidating. Where do I start? How many activities do I need? How much time do we spend
