World Language Activities – Novels & Resources by A.C. Quintero

During the month of September, we’re usually getting our students settled, setting up routines, and focusing on activities with cognates to maximize learning. These resources can help!

Communication strategies, Freebie Giveaways, World Language Activities

Using The TL From Day One (An Unplanned Win!)

August 26, 2026September 8, 2026 acquintero

First day back and this short activity with just a few lines took approximately 45 minutes to complete. Yes, you heard that correctly. I wasn't trying to buy time, nor give students busy work. Nor was I on my tik tok in class responding to comments about my last video. This was pure building block… Continue reading Using The TL From Day One (An Unplanned Win!)

Afro-Latinx, Spanish, Afrolatino, Spanish Lesson Plans, World Language Activities

Spanish and French Teaching Resources Perfect for May and June!

May 12, 2026May 19, 2026 acquintero

Spanish and French Teaching Resources Perfect for May and June! This collection of Spanish and French teaching resources is designed to keep your students engaged through the final stretch of the school year!

Spanish Lesson Plans, Spanish Novels, World Language Activities

Chasing Windmills: A Don Quixote –Inspired Journey with 18 Students!

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 acquintero

Chasing Windmills: A Don Quixote –Inspired Journey with 18 Students! This post covers some of our adventures providing new details about the novels and sites.

Holiday Spanish Class, Teaching Strategies, World Language Activities

Freebie Alert: Dynamic Cultural & Communicative Activity for Spanish Class

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026 acquintero

Freebie Alert: Dynamic Cultural & Communicative Activity for Spanish Class

Teaching Strategies, World Language Activities

Borrón y Cuenta Nueva: 10 Activities & Routines to Start The Year Off With A Blast!

January 1, 2026January 10, 2026 acquintero

10 Activities & Routines to Start The Year Off With A Blast!

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

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

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 acquintero

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+)