Stop repeating the same patterns—it's time to reflect, pivot, and finish strong! 💪 As we tackle this last (and longest) stretch of the year, I’m sharing 5 strategies that worked for me this past semester. These tips will be my guideposts moving forward—check out my latest blog post for all the details!
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First Week of Spanish Classes: Lessons & Lessons Learned!
First Week of Spanish Class Lesson & Lessons Learned!
CI for World Language Teachers: 5 Ways to Enrich Your Second Language Skills Over the Summer and Beyond!
CI for World Language Teachers: 5 Ways to Enrich Your Second Language Skills Over the Summer and Beyond!
Discover Effective Strategies for Integrating Novels into Your Upper-Levels Classes While Taking The Path of Least Resistance: Summer PD with Me!
Discover Effective Strategies for Integrating Novels into Your Upper-Levels Classes While Taking The Path of Least Resistance: Summer PD with Me!
Well-Read: Making Free Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Claudia Ellliot from Growing in Profiency Podcast to discuss my absolute favorite topic: Reading with Purpose in the World Language classroom. As an author of Comprehensible Input novels, I deeply grasp the significance of reading in the classroom. However, with 19 years of experience teaching in public schools,… Continue reading Well-Read: Making Free Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)
PĂ©galo: High-energy Versatile Game for WL Language Class- Steps, Template & Video Included!
Earlier this week in my FB Group: Teaching From the Trenches , as well as on Instagram, I shared a video of my class playing "PĂ©galo" with prominent figures for Black History Month. This is my go-to game because it's super easy to implement and assemble, not to mention, I can virtually combine it with… Continue reading PĂ©galo: High-energy Versatile Game for WL Language Class- Steps, Template & Video Included!
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Several Valentine’s Day-Themed Spanish Resources Just For You!
Valentines' Day is right around the corner, and if you are thinking of providing your students with Spanish content to highlight the theme of love and friendship, you've clicked on the right post!  We have a bevy of resources to choose from to make your day as sweet as possible. Freebie: Shakira and Pique Drama… Continue reading Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Several Valentine’s Day-Themed Spanish Resources Just For You!
Spanish SEL Activity for Encouraging Self-Care With Students!
We are in full-swing finals at my school, and my students are stressed, and a little self-care can go a long way. This activity is short, reflective, and invites students to prioritize their needs. While I feel that I have prepared students sufficiently for their end-of-the year assessments, many of them have been stressed out… Continue reading Spanish SEL Activity for Encouraging Self-Care With Students!
Holiday Lessons, Traditions and Activities for Spanish Class!
The close of the semester is upon us, and if you are in the market for quick activities to highlight traditions throughout Latin America, the ones below will help you get a jumpstart! One of my favorite activities is La maleta; the extended version is below (reading and activities). I share with students the ritual… Continue reading Holiday Lessons, Traditions and Activities for Spanish Class!
Designing Lessons With Preserving Your Energy In Mind: Teaching from the Trenches 101 (Sample Routine)
Teaching is a full-on contact sport. We engage yourself physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. Not many jobs require this type of PREMIUM membership; so, aren't we the lucky ones? Teaching during the pandemic made me realize that my energy reserves were consistently being depleted, with a limited amount of time for replenishment. Like most teachers,… Continue reading Designing Lessons With Preserving Your Energy In Mind: Teaching from the Trenches 101 (Sample Routine)
