Everywhere we look on the Internet, we see memes. We love them; our students love them. Memes in Spanish are a great way to introduce your students to short chunks of authentic text. Plus, interpreting jokes in the target language is not an easy skill to master. Memes in Spanish
New Jersey just announced that we will not be returning to school for the rest of the year. I’m sure you are in the same position as me! So, how can we keep our Spanish students engaged at home? How can they still grow in proficiency without being in the
Well, we are over a month into virtual learning and quarantine, and it seems like we will not be returning to our classrooms anytime soon. I would argue that foreign language is one of the harder subjects to teach remotely because the students rely so heavily on the teacher, target
Using a Breakout Box or Escape Room puzzles in my high school Spanish classes the past few years has been, by far, my students’ favorite part of the year. And to be completely honest, it has been mine, too! While it took my colleagues and I many hours of prep
Día de los muertos is such an interesting, beautiful celebration that should be taught in Spanish class. However, sometimes we struggle to break from our curriculum and incorporate somewhat “random” lessons or activities that don’t connect to the previous day’s lessons. Or, it may fall right in the middle of
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
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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