Check out these 8 ideas for using post-it notes in the world language classroom! Add your ideas in the comments below. Ticket Out the Door – Pose a question to the class about today’s lesson. How do they feel about the new material? What questions do they still have? Or
Keeping students engaged for an entire class can be a challenge, especially with block scheduling. One way I like to keep students actively engaged for 87 minutes is with stations. Depending on your class size and length of class period, you may need 3-6 stations per class. Here are my
When stores put out the “Back to School” displays, it always makes me cringe. I’m never ready to see that, especially in July! But as we approach the beginning of September, I am always on the lookout for something new to spice up my Spanish classroom. Dry Erase Story Blocks Students
I am only beginning my fourth year of teaching this year, but have learned so much, especially during my first year. It can be intimidating and scary to walk into a school with veteran teachers. You might feel like a deer in headlights at many moments. However, there are so
Cristo Blanco & Sacsayhuaman views offer incredible, breathtaking overlook views of the city of Cusco. The best part is you can walk to these ruins from the historic center, no taxi needed! Enjoy the walk and the many views on the way to the top. Both of these landmarks are
As a Spanish teacher, I love traveling to Spanish-speaking countries to be immersed in the culture, speak the language, and explore different parts of our world. In 2017, I traveled to Peru and visited Machu Picchu, which was the best trip I have ever been on. Words cannot fully describe
As a teacher you know it is more stressful to take a day off than it is to be at school with your students. Planning lessons for a sub is mentally exhausting, so take some of that stress away by using some of these easy ideas. They can easily be
Shake up your vocabulary lessons with some of these fun, exciting activities! Each game or activity below can be altered to fit the proficiency level of your students. If you have novice level students, use lots of images and words. For those with intermediate to advanced students, try to incorporate
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Winter break (or better known as teacher sanity break) is almost here! Whether you have teacher friends or are a parent of young kids, here are some unique ideas for gifts for teachers. Mini Sweater Christmas Ornament These customizable sweaters are perfect for
Well we made it to part 5 of the 5 part blog! Now that I’ve outlined the best ways to create and implement interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal tasks, how do we combine them? My favorite and I think the best idea: Integrated Performance Assessments. It is a 3 part test
I am a high school Spanish teacher from Pennsylvania. I create authentic and engaging resources for the Spanish classroom. On my blog, I share practical tips and strategies for teaching world languages.
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