This blog shares simple, authentic activities that honor Hispanic culture while keeping energy levels manageable. Perfect for Spanish teachers seeking meaningful, inclusive ways to enrich their students' cultural understanding.
A Teacher’s Reflection Towards Prioritizing Safety
This is a blog post I never thought I’d have to write, and one I wish wasn’t grounded in reality. I was left speechless as I watched the updates on Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4th, 2024. Those events sparked deep reflections and prompted several proactive steps I plan to take.
Validating Our Back-to-School Emotions and Taking Action
It happens every year, doesn't it? As language teachers, the back-to-school season stirs a complex mix of emotions. I often find myself experiencing mild anxiety, excited anticipation, fear, and self-doubt. These feelings, especially self-doubt, can be intrusive and challenging to manage.
In this blog post, I reflect on my own experiences. I'll share practical tips for overcoming these emotions and maintaining self-care routines as the school year begins. This isn't just another list of back-to-school ideas; it's an honest reflection on navigating our own feelings and finding reassurance in knowing we are not alone.
FREE Ready to Teach Resources for You Spanish Classroom After Thanksgiving 2023
This blog post offers time-saving free resources crafted by a dedicated and giving Spanish educators curated just for you as you step back into your Spanish teaching these next few weeks of school.
SEL: Practicing Gratitude Through Blackout Poetry in Spanish Class
This blog post provides several free tools to lead students to create blackout poetry with songs! Yes, this activity can be recycled creatively in your classroom inviting that joy, creativity, and connectivity with the target language each time!
Hexagonal Thinking Ideas for Your Spanish Language Classes
Hexagonal thinking is a thinking strategy inspired by the business world, but it is now used by many classrooms. Hexagonal thinking involves students recording ideas, questions or facts on hexagonal …
Helpful & Engaging AI Tools for the World Language Classroom
Looking for AI tools for world language teachers that will save teachers time and engage learners? This blog post includes four free tools that language teachers will want to try to do just that!
Connections Through Hexagonal PQAs: An Activity for BTS and Beyond!
Read about how hexagonal thinking and personalized questions and answers are a strong match for the Spanish language classroom. Perfect for Back to School, After Winter Break, and to introduce new units through PQAs. Grab the free resource so that you can try it right away!
Tips to Save Time and Energy in Your Spanish Classes, Part 1
This blog post contains super practical and actionable tips so that teachers can prevent burnout while increasing learners' buy-in.
Teaching Spanish with Poetry: Engaging Activities for High School Students
National Poetry Month is here! Let’s talk about some ideas of how you can integrate poetry in all levels of your Spanish classes. This last year, I have learned so …