As world language teachers, we are sometimes forced to sit through professional development sessions that have nothing to do with us… state testing, core academic subjects, etc. And attending world language specific professional development can be costly. So, from the comfort of your home or classroom, check out these 9
What do your lesson plans look like for the last few weeks of the school year? With your end of year activities, are you trying to find ways to assess proficiency and give students the chance to show you everything they learned? Trying to squeeze all of this in can
Research projects can be done at any point of the school year. They make great sub plans, independent work, group projects, final projects, and more. And they do not have to be the same old, boring research projects that students think of… a PowerPoint presentation, a trifold poster, a brochure.
Do you struggle to find authentic resources in the target language? Finding resources, especially for novice level students can be challenging. One of my favorite resources to use for all levels is infographics. Infographics provide visuals, brief text, authentic information, and relevant topics. So once you find an infographic that
You’ve heard of the 7 Wonders of the World. This list encompasses incredible locations that any traveler would have on their bucket list. As a Spanish teacher and lover of Hispanic culture, I love exploring the marvelous sites of the Hispanic world. I also love teaching about these places. So,
Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day in Spanish class? Remember in elementary school when the Valentine’s Day party was the highlight of February?! When students get to middle and high school, Valentine’s Day is rarely celebrated. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can celebrate love and language with
When looking at murals and art by Diego Rivera, you can easily become overwhelmed by the details, culture, and stories. Rivera is known as one of the most famous Hispanic artists, and one that we often study in Spanish class. But, narrowing down his artistic career into a few lessons
Do you teach about specific Spanish-speaking countries in your Spanish class? I love teaching about countries and geography. I’ve found myself teaching a lot about Spain in recent years and have designed many activities for a Spain lesson plan that have been transformative in my classroom. After teaching any of
Maybe you are a principal looking for teacher gifts for your world language team or you are a parent looking to give a holiday gift with a little more meaning this year, or you are a Spanish teacher participating in your department’s Secret Santa this year. This list of Spanish
Everybody loves teaching about food in Spanish class! It is also one of our students’ favorite units. But I always found that a food unit with vocabulary that focused on common American food like hamburguesas y papas fritas was pretty boring. Yes, our students need to know vocabulary that is
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.