I first discovered the power of Pinterest to find authentic texts in the target language in 2016. It was my first year of teaching Spanish. I was a middle school teacher, and my mentor signed us up to attend a FLENJ (Foreign Language Teachers of NJ) conference. At first, I
Don’t let this winter be a bleak, boring, long stretch of time. This winter in Spanish class, fill your lessons with fun activities that relate to culture, weather, and holidays. All of these Spanish activities will keep your students in the target language, practicing all three modes of communication. And we
During the month of December, we tend to take a break from curriculum and try to incorporate holidays and traditions into our Spanish lessons. This year, for your Christmas lessons, try teaching about the poinsettia in Spanish class. Your students will love the unique take on Christmas activities, and they
Are you the advisor for your school’s Spanish Club, but are struggling to come up with new and innovative ideas? With a long list of school clubs to choose from, students have to feel really compelled to join a club. So, it can be hard to attract new members and
Practicing gratitude exercises is such a beneficial activity. Expressing gratitude can reduce toxic emotions, increase positivity, improve health, and build stronger relationships, just to name a few. Last year for Lent, I decided to buy a gratitude journal and write in it every day for the 40-day period of Lent.
Whether you are teaching your little kids at home or sharing Day of the Dead customs with your high school Spanish classes, using books is one of my favorite teaching methods. I truly believe that students acquire a language through reading, and reading a lot! Children’s books especially can provide
Ever since I was a kid, Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays. The costumes, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, and so much more make this time of year the best! But Spanish Halloween activities may be hard to come by, as we tend to focus on Day
Does your Spanish curriculum cover artists like Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, or Pablo Picasso? Are you looking to spice up your traditional art lessons with an interactive art activity? Try turning your classroom into an art gallery, and your students will feel like they’re on a field trip to Frida
I’ll admit… At first, I was not sure how to incorporate activities for social emotional learning in my high school Spanish classroom. I was hesitant because I thought I would lose time teaching Spanish content. But this past year, when my colleague would share her lessons with me, almost every
Traveling is one of the best ways to experience a new culture. Immersing yourself in the language, daily life, customs, etc. can help us better understand another culture. But being in a classroom can make this challenging. How can we “travel” with our students? I have 7 interactive ideas for
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.