It has been a journey for me. During my first three years of teaching, my students often dared to use online translators to complete their work. With over 120 students …
Free Professional Learning Opportunities for World Language Educators to Approach the Upcoming School Year
Our summer is slowly coming to an end. This summer, for me, has been unlike any other summers in the past. I spent a lot of it learning & reflecting. …
Revamping Your Intermediate Courses
All world language courses bring their own set of challenges. In Spanish I, our students may bring no prior experience. That can be a pro or a con depending on …
Creating a Safe Space to See & Support Heritage Speakers & Undocumented Students
MY FRAME OF REFERENCE I arrived in the United States at the age of 11 in 1996. The 31 day journey is a novel of its own that I will …
The Most Versatile Virtual Learning Tool to Use Even Past School Closures
I miss seeing my students interacting with the language and laughing, there is no doubt about that. Nothing will ever replace the power of human connection and real communication, especially …
End of the Year Activities & Ideas for Your World Language Classroom
This has been a year like no other, no educator will debate that. It is getting to that time to celebrate the closing of our courses. Perhaps, you have already …
5 de Mayo Resources for Spanish Class to Engage Your Students Virtually
Why I Create 5 de Mayo Learning Experiences In my classroom, I don’t normally make a big deal about 5 de Mayo, but I definitely provide a learning experience on …
AP Spanish Digital Portfolio Activities that Make Great Substitute Lesson Plans & Enrichment Opportunities with Webinar Included
What happens when you collaborate with other teachers? You create resources in record time, ideas overflow, in other words, pure MAGIC. I am so grateful that I have had the …
#EARTHDAY: Resources and Ideas for Spanish Class, COVID-19 Edition
Ever felt guilty for not celebrating special days and holidays with your classes? I know I have, and that feeling should be banned. Now, I don’t go super crazy with …
AP Cultural Comparison Tools: Glow and Grow Self-Evaluation Tool for Students & Rubric
If you’ve already read my previous posts, AP Spanish Simulated Conversation FRQ – Glow and Grow Self-Evaluation Tool for Students & AP Spanish Simulated Conversation FRQ Editable Grading Rubric for …