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 …
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Social Emotional Learning with Effective Spanish Class Routines that Work
Social Emotional Learning is not one more thing to add to our practice, in fact, many World Language teachers have been integrating masterfully it to their practice for a long time. In this blog post, I share three ways to embed SEL into every day effective routines so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
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!
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.
AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam: How to Tackle the Free Response Questions When Time Is Running Out even Behind The Screen – Part I
This blog post discusses two practical & powerful strategies perfect to empower learners to perform at their best and experience AHA moments. With just a few weeks prior to the full AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam, these strategies are a must!
Reading Annotations in Your World Language Classes with Google Jamboard
Over a year ago, I learned about the power of simplified close reading annotations at a general education PD session at my district (shout out to my district which happens …
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 …
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 …
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 …
THE TOP FOUR LIFE & TIME SAVING AP SPANISH RESOURCES FOR THE UPCOMING AT HOME EXAM
We just found out, not too long ago, that the AP Spanish Language and Culture test will be entirely focused on speaking. It will consist of a simulated conversation and …