Author: acquintero

Thank you for visiting acquinterobook.com! This is a place to share resources, activities, and ideas for empowering students in their newly acquired language! I have been on this journey for a while. With approximately 17 years of teaching under my belt, I have interacted with over thousands of students, perfecting my craft. As a lifelong learner myself. I earned a Master’s in Latin American Literature and Cultures, in addition to a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I’ve worked as a moderator, school evaluator, and consulting teacher for the International Baccalaureate Program. In the last few years, I have had the good fortune to present at ACTFL and AATSP as well as local conferences. These programs and opportunities have enriched my worldview and strengthened my commitment to reaching every student. In addition to publishing over 10 comprehensible novels in Spanish, French, and German, I also enjoy working with schools to align their curriculum, and presenting on topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Afro-Latinx, Spanish, Afrolatino, Comprehensible Input, Novels

Inside the Un día en Palenque Activity Book: A Sneak Peek!

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Want a sneak peek inside the Un día en Palenque Student Activity Book? I'm almost at the finish line — and I couldn't wait to share a few highlights. Whether you're building a unit on Colombia, bringing more diversity into your curriculum, or highlighting ancestral practices in Afro-Latino communities, this activity book was made with your classroom in mind...

TeacherSanity, Teaching Strategies

Teachers, We’re Moving Forward With Intention and Purpose This New Year!

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We are on the brink of yet another year! I want to thank all of the amazing  teachers from Teaching From the Trenches . I hope we have made meaningful strides together as we navigated best practices, shared laughs, learned how to outsmart students (my favorite). Most importantly, we've developed more sustainable practices that protect… Continue reading Teachers, We’re Moving Forward With Intention and Purpose This New Year!

Holiday Spanish Class, Mental Health WL

5 Reminders You Need for the Final Stretch Before Break

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As we approach the last days before break, the energy in the classroom changes. Students are drained, teachers are stretched thin, and the to-do list never seems to end. That’s why intentional planning is essential for boosting teacher productivity. With a few smart systems, you can stay focused, stay sane, and actually enjoy your break instead of recovering from it.

AI, Comprehensible Input, Holiday Spanish Class, Project-based learning, Uncategorized, World Language Activities

Comprehensible, Inquiry-based project with an AI Twist (Spanish 1+)

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I hope everyone has had a restorative and restful Thanksgiving Break. As I have been on my resilience tour these past few months (see previous post here), you should know that I take personal rest and societal withdrawal very seriously. In fact, and even to my surprise, I did exceptionally minimum work on our mini-vacation… Continue reading Comprehensible, Inquiry-based project with an AI Twist (Spanish 1+)

Communication strategies, Spanish 1 Activities, The Verb Gustar, The Verb Gustar

Simple, Low-Prep Activities with Gustar and Similar Verbs

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I am back to teaching one section of Spanish 1 ( I teach levels IV and Dual Credit as well). Thankfully, I have been really enjoying the experience with 9th graders this time around (I have had some challenging post-COVID classes). My students this year have shown excitement with almost everything we do in class.… Continue reading Simple, Low-Prep Activities with Gustar and Similar Verbs