Easy Spanish Poetry for Powerful National Poetry Month Lessons
I’ll be the first to admit that poetry was never my strong suit. So thinking about incorporating National Poetry Month into Spanish class, with novice or even intermediate students can be a bit scary! Teaching creative writing and poetry in the target language and interpreting figurative language may seem out of reach. But there are […]
Easy, Low Prep Flip Book Ideas to Try Now with your Spanish Students
If you’re anything like me, the idea of a flip book can be a bit intimidating. How am I supposed to fold the page? Is that enough space? Did I put the paper in the printer in the right direction? I am here to give you tons of flip book ideas so that you can […]
How a Personality Test for Kids Enhanced my Spanish Personality Vocabulary Lessons
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, researching famous Hispanics, etc. The […]
The Complete Collection of Task Cards Activities that Every Teacher Needs
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 use them, I can come […]
7 Thanksgiving Day Spanish Lessons for an Easy Week before Break
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, you have no time to […]
15 New and Exciting Ways to Play Would You Rather for Kids on the First Day of School
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 personal level. One of my […]
Google Jamboard for Spanish Class
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 my favorite ways to use […]
The 5 Best Podcasts for High School Students in Spanish Class
Spanish teachers are always on the hunt for authentic materials, and when they are free and easily accessible, well then that’s an added bonus! Podcasts are the best of both worlds! Plus, they help your students develop their listening skills in a fun way! With such a variety of podcasts out there for Spanish language […]
Read Mystery Stories in Spanish Using These 6 Authentic Strategies
It’s almost Halloween – what better time than to read mystery stories with your Spanish class. It doesn’t have to be a novel; it could be one chapter, a short story, a TPRS or CI story – whatever you feel comfortable with! Last year, my Spanish 4 Honors students read “El novio robado,” a play […]
Let’s Get Digital: Current Events
Many world language teachers incorporate current events in the form of projects, presentations, or weekly assignments. We all have our typical routines with current events, but how will you make adjustments for this year? Here are some of my suggestions! 1. Write Your Own News Article / News Paper Virtually Students can format their own […]