Discover the Magic of the Night of the Radishes: A Festive Spanish Christmas Lesson
You’ve probably heard of La Tomatina, a famous Spanish food festival. But have you heard of “La Noche de Rábanos?” This unique festival, NIght of the Radishes, takes place in Oaxaca, Mexico every year on December 23. By teaching about Night of the Radishes, your Spanish students will get insight into a fun, cultural Christmas […]
La Quinceanera in Spanish Class: Authentic Resources and Lessons
Many Spanish teachers share about la quinceanera in Spanish class and its relevance to Latino culture. So, if you are a Spanish teacher looking to share about La quinceañera in Spanish class, keep reading to discover my favorite books and videos that can be used in the classroom. Then, I share authentic and engaging lesson […]
Celebrate National Days with Calendar Talk in Your Classroom
Did you know that you can celebrate national days everyday? Did you know that November 5 is National Donut Day? Or that March 31 is National Crayon Day? And on August 31 you can celebrate National Eat Outside Day? I was inspired to share these national holidays with my students because my uncle always shares […]
Celebrate Love and Language: 8 Enchanting Activities for Valentine’s Day in Spanish Class
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 these 8 enchanting activities for […]
A Practical Guide to Spanish Teacher Gifts That They Will Actually Use
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 teacher gifts would make any […]
8 Pumpkin Activities for Fall Fun in Spanish Class
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crisp air, the pumpkin patch, and the sweater weather. I wanted to share some ways to bring fall fun into your Spanish classroom with pumpkin activities. You will find pumpkin activities for all proficiency levels and ages from elementary through high school Spanish classes! These […]
The Poinsettia in Spanish Class: A Unique Twist on Christmas Lessons
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 will most likely learn a […]
7 Gratitude Exercises for the Month of November in Spanish Class
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. I noticed that I was […]
The 7 Best Day of the Dead Books to Read with Your Students
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 great comprehensible input with repetitive […]
8 Spanish Halloween Activities That Your Students Will Love
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 of the Dead during this […]