8 Outside the Box Research Project Ideas for Spanish Class
Research projects can be done at any point of the school year. They make great sub plans, independent work, group projects, final projects, and more. And they do not have to be the same old, boring research projects that students think of… a PowerPoint presentation, a trifold poster, a brochure. Let’s give students some unique […]
The ONE Art Activity Your Spanish Students Will Absolutely Love
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 Kahlo’s Blue House or the […]
How to Design and Grade an Awesome Choice Board for Spanish Class
Are you ready to use an awesome choice board in your Spanish class that will keep your students engaged, be easy for you to grade, and help you with differentiation? If you haven’t been using choice boards yet, now is the time to start! They are easy to make and can meet the needs of […]
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 […]
7 Pablo Picasso Spanish Lesson Plans
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 Pablo Picasso’s cubism, to his […]
How to Use Instagram in Spanish Class
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 students are doing the same […]
The Six Elements of Day of the Dead in Spanish Class
I can’t believe it is already October! Time to start thinking about Day of the Dead in Spanish class. It can be difficult to condense one important holiday into just a few lessons, so I narrowed it down to six main elements for my students. I chose to focus my Day of the Dead in […]
Using Canva in World Language Classes
Canva is quickly becoming one of my favorite online resources to use for school and personal use! You can create virtually anything on Canva, even just using the free version! I’ve made everything from Google Classroom headers to bridal shower invitations to Pinterest pins to Infographics! Here are some ideas and tips to get you […]
How to Successfully Use Escape Room Puzzles in the Classroom
Using a Breakout Box or Escape Room puzzles in my high school Spanish classes the past few years has been, by far, my students’ favorite part of the year. And to be completely honest, it has been mine, too! While it took my colleagues and I many hours of prep time, creating escape room puzzles […]
Using Stations in Spanish Class
Keeping students engaged for an entire class can be a challenge, especially with block scheduling. One way I like to keep students actively engaged for 87 minutes is with stations. Depending on your class size and length of class period, you may need 3-6 stations per class. Here are my suggestions for implementing stations: Make […]