Spain is home to some of the most unique festivals and traditions around the world, and La Tomatina is no exception. La Tomatina is a festival that Spanish teachers should be sure to share with their classes. Every year, people participate in the world’s largest food fight, La Tomatina in
When you hear the words “first day of school,” do you cringe, get butterflies, smile, or maybe cry? The first day of school is one of the most important days when building relationships with students. Teachers must use this valuable time together to get to know each student on a
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ― Jorge Luis Borges. Our classrooms should be a paradise for our students. We must fill our paradise, or our classroom library with books in the target language. But how can we build our Spanish classroom library on
We all know that living off a teacher’s salary is not easy, despite the long hours we put in each day. Teachers are always looking for a way to make some extra cash, but let’s be honest… we are tired! We need a side hustle from home, not a second
Elon Musk once said, “Some people don’t like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.” Without being open to change, our classrooms could be headed toward disaster mode! Imagine teaching the exact same lessons, with the exact same materials, year after year after year. You
In honor of Salvador Dalí’s birthday on May 11, I wanted to share with you all of my favorite Salvador Dali Spanish lesson plans. As you probably can tell by now, teaching about Hispanic artists is my passion. It is such a fun way to engage your students in the
As one of the most famous artists in the world, Pablo Picasso’s artwork and life are taught in almost all Spanish or art classes. It can be hard to narrow down exactly what to teach in your Pablo Picasso Spanish lesson plans. From the Spanish Civil War Painting, Guernica, to
You can probably admit to using Instagram for mindless scrolling after a long day of teaching. You see travel destinations you desire to visit, fixer-upper home improvement projects that you add to your never-ending to-do list, and that delicious dinner idea that makes your stomach growl. And you know your
When I think of my favorite Spanish lessons that I have ever taught, I immediately think of my Frida Kahlo Spanish lesson plans. I originally majored in Arts Administration and have a passion for the arts and music, so naturally as a Spanish teacher, I love finding ways to incorporate
Google Jamboard is a great tool for virtual or hybrid Spanish class, as you try to keep an eye on all of your students at once! Your students can participate in virtual gallery walks, vocabulary acquisition, grammar practice, reflections, and more by using Google Jamboard for Spanish class! Check out
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.