One common lesson that all Spanish teachers most likely end up teaching is “personality traits.” With beginner students, we focus on simple adjectives like “funny, nice, patient, etc.” But even with advanced level students, we reinforce personality and identity in many ways. It may be describing a hero, discussing stereotypes,
You’ve probably heard of task cards being used in classrooms before, but maybe you’ve never used them, or you’re tired of using task cards the same way over and over again. Task cards are one of my favorite types of activities to do with my students because every time I
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! The Grinch is on TV; I’m wrapping presents; the tree is lit… nothing is better than this! Let’s make Christmas in Spanish just as wonderful in our classroom, too! You can spread Christmas cheer with this ultimate guide to festive
You most likely have 2 ½ days to get through in the week leading up to the first nice break of the school year: Thanksgiving! The kids are going crazy and you desperately need Thanksgiving Day Spanish lesson plans that keep them engaged without bouncing off of the walls. But,
It’s October… time to start thinking about your Day of the Dead Spanish lessons! It may sound like a cliché, but teaching about Day of the Dead or El Día de los Muertos is one of my favorite things to do as a Spanish teacher. And if I could decorate
Are you struggling to teach verbs like gustar to your Spanish students in a more engaging, student-centered way? Do you find yourself bored with using typical grammar activities, like fill-in-the-blank and mundane worksheets? Verbs like gustar are usually some of the first “grammar” lessons that our students encounter in the
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. As Spanish teachers, we feel it is our obligation to incorporate activities for Hispanic Heritage Month into our classrooms. However, coming up with specialized content in addition to our normal curriculum is challenging, and sometimes
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
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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