Important Lessons I Learned from Designing a Hispanic Pop Culture Class
World of Learning’s Curriculum Storyboards I have been teaching as a virtual Spanish teacher at World of Learning (WOL) since 2021. I am proud to work for an intermediate unit that services school districts that are having a hard time filling world language teacher positions. We provide asynchronous and synchronous world language courses using comprehensible […]
9 Professional Development Books to Make You a Better World Language Teacher
As world language teachers, we are sometimes forced to sit through professional development sessions that have nothing to do with us… state testing, core academic subjects, etc. And attending world language specific professional development can be costly. So, from the comfort of your home or classroom, check out these 9 Professional Development Books to Make […]
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 […]
Invaluable World Language Teacher Tips and Advice From Fellow Teachers
During my first year of teaching in 2016, I received so many teacher tips and advice from my mentor, colleagues, and supervisors. I was fortunate enough to teach in districts that had model world language programs in the state of NJ. Needless to say, I learned so much from these positions, and I wanted to […]
What to Spend Your Teacher Budget On That Will Last for Years
Every year at this time, my colleagues and I would get an email from the secretary requesting our teacher budget for next year. We had to create a list of classroom supplies and resources we would like to have for the following school year. I always wanted to make the most of my teacher budget […]
Out of 5 Spanish Teacher Demo Lessons… This Was My Most Successful
If you’re reading this blog post, you are most likely a new teacher or haven’t taught demo lessons in a long time. Be sure to read this whole blog post. You’ll learn about my most successful demo lesson and why the other four demo lessons were far from perfect! So, you got through step one… […]
How to Easily Survive Back to School Night as a Teacher
Do you dread Back to School Night or Meet the Teacher Night as much as I do? After a long day of teaching, you need to go back to your classroom and share your expectations, rules, syllabus, and more all in about 10 minutes to a group of parents. Back to School Night can be […]
11 Valuable Classroom Organization Tips for a Crazy School Year
It’s summer. You have your classroom organization strategies in mind, and you are envisioning a beautifully-inspired Pinterest classroom. You purchase the cute new cactus theme bulletin board; you display your classroom library with the latest books on the top shelf, and you have your monthly calendar color-coded. Fast forward to October. Your desk is covered […]
7 Easy Teacher Side Hustle from Home Ideas for Extra Cash
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 job! How can teachers earn […]
Back to School Purchases for World Language Teachers
When stores put out the “Back to School” displays, it always makes me cringe. I’m never ready to see that, especially in July! But as we approach the beginning of September, I am always on the lookout for something new to spice up my Spanish classroom. Dry Erase Story Blocks Students can draw objects or write […]