In my previous post, I shared about using music lesson plans as authentic resource with songs for Spanish class. Music is life and a universal language in our world language …
End of the Year (or Semester) Activities for Spanish Class
The countdown begins after our November break. We are exhausted, yet we still want to make sure our motivation level stays significantly higher than our learners' motivation. Engaging students is possible even in these last two weeks by intentionally working smarter and not harder!
Music & Spanish Songs for Class
One of my favorite forms of authentic resources to use in our Spanish classes is music. My students enjoy acquiring language through engaging Spanish songs for class. Music in general …
Why I Ditched My Long Spanish Class Syllabus & How I Started Day One of My School Year
Five years ago, I stopped going over the class syllabus the first day or even the first week of school. This is because I felt the syllabus gave me a …
Back to School with Anxiety?
Experiencing post COVID teaching anxiety? You are not alone. More teachers now consider leaving teaching because of anxiety. In this blog post, I share about how I began recognizing anxiety in my life and I share a few steps I am taking as I walk towards finding healing.
Practical Ideas for End of the Year Spanish Activities (and Other Languages Too)
Looking for engaging end of the year ideas for Spanish class? Then, you are in the right place. I have a ton of fun, flexible, on target language, and interactive end of the year ideas for the Spanish classroom to share with you that I used with with my learners with much success!
My Cinco de Mayo Activities for Spanish Class from a Mexican Teacher to the World
Looking for Cinco de Mayo lesson plans that make a real connection to this often misinterpreted holiday? Not only that, in this blog post, you will find five ways to take Cinco de Mayo to Another Level inside your Spanish classes. Which ones have you tried already?
How to Provide Effective Feedback When You Have A Ton of Students
You want to give effective feedback but you have way too many students? Read on my friend! This blog post is here to save the day with one actionable strategy that will change the way your students perceive, receive, and value feedback. The best part? Your part is effortless!
Earth Day in Spanish Class: Simple Digital Activities and Ideas Full of Impact
Looking for ideas to highlight and make an impact beyond Earth Day? It begins with increasing awareness because our students are already very caring beings. This blog presents 3 practical ideas to highlight Earth Day and make a lasting impact on your students. Did I mention all resources are free?
AP Language & Culture Exam: How to Tackle the Free Response Questions When Time Is Running Out even Behind The Screen – Part II
Let's pick up from where we left off in our last blog entry. Claudia & I shared two practical & powerful strategies perfect to empower learners to perform at their best and experience AHA moments. In this blog post we are sharing three more must have strategies to prepare for the AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam.