How to Teach an Unforgettable Unit on Mexico in Spanish Class
You want to share the culture, history, and sites of Mexico in Spanish class, but how can you narrow down an entire Internet search into a series of lesson plans? Or maybe you are trying to find one or two resources to enhance a lesson about everyday vocabulary like the house or music. Trying to […]
A Complete List of Lessons for a Peru Culture Unit in Spanish Class
Do you ever teach about one specific Spanish-speaking country? Maybe you have a Peru Culture unit or a Spain Food unit or a Argentina Music unit? Trying to find the best material and resources to teach about a specific country can be challenging, especially if you have never traveled there. Let me share my best […]
The 7 Wonders of the Hispanic World: A Cultural Exploration for Spanish Students
You’ve heard of the 7 Wonders of the World. This list encompasses incredible locations that any traveler would have on their bucket list. As a Spanish teacher and lover of Hispanic culture, I love exploring the marvelous sites of the Hispanic world. I also love teaching about these places. So, I made my own take […]
How to Design Interactive Virtual Field Trips using Google Earth
Spanish teachers love to travel. We love sharing our photos from around the world with our students. And we would absolutely love to have our students experience our favorite countries and destinations in person. But that is usually impossible to do, so we have to get creative. With no budget, no airfare, and not even […]
Games and Activities for Spanish Geography Lessons with Countries and Capitals
One of the most common units for all beginner Spanish classes is the travel unit (or a Spanish geography unit). And, how do we usually introduce the topic of travel to our students? With the Spanish speaking countries and capitals. This year, I will be introducing Spanish geography with the countries and capitals during the […]
7 Exciting Ways to Bring La Tomatina to Life in Spanish Class
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 Spain, but how can we […]
Virtual Field Trips for Spanish Class: Let’s Get Digital
Let’s get digital with virtual field trips in Spanish class! Teaching Spanish from a classroom with four walls (or now behind a computer screen) makes it challenging for our students to see the Spanish-speaking world. We can take them on local field trips to dance shows, restaurants, or markets, but it just isn’t the same as […]
5 Things to Do and See in Cusco, Peru
Cristo Blanco & Sacsayhuaman views offer incredible, breathtaking overlook views of the city of Cusco. The best part is you can walk to these ruins from the historic center, no taxi needed! Enjoy the walk and the many views on the way to the top. Both of these landmarks are right next to each other, […]
Advice for Traveling to Machu Picchu
As a Spanish teacher, I love traveling to Spanish-speaking countries to be immersed in the culture, speak the language, and explore different parts of our world. In 2017, I traveled to Peru and visited Machu Picchu, which was the best trip I have ever been on. Words cannot fully describe the beauty you will experience […]
Teaching Countries and Capitals in Spanish Class
One of the most common units amongst all beginner Spanish classes is “Travel.” And, how do we usually introduce it? With the countries and capitals of all Spanish-speaking countries. This year, I will be introducing the countries and capitals during the first few lessons of the travel unit. Then, students will form pairs, choose a […]