Welcome to an alternate reality where everyone stays in their homes and we all teach remotely. It’s a crazy world right now. Welcome to an alternate reality where we slowly learn the Greek alphabet. And still teach remotely. Sometimes. It’s…
I love using games to help students learn! They never realize how much they are learning when they are just having a good time with classmates. You know it’s a great game when you hear, “Can we play…” or “Yay, we’re…
Inside: Are you struggling with how to teach a movie in Spanish class? Do you want to know how to get the most out of a culture-rich film in Spanish class? Find out exactly not just what movies to show…
We all know that getting our Spanish students to understand preterite vs. imperfect is extremely tricky. In previous posts, I shared how to teach preterite conjugations and my simple 5 question system for how to choose preterite or imperfect. This…
I have always found myself going back to the same types of speaking activities unit after unit, year after year. They’re easy for me to plan. After a while though, kids eyes glaze over and they’re like, “Oh, we’re doing…
Lately, I’ve been seeing that so many teachers are struggling with all the things. I want to share these three reminders with you because sometimes you just need a reminder of things you already know. So, check out these 3…
Inside: Resources and ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month in Spanish class Each year the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 to October 15. As Spanish teachers, this is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the varied cultures, histories, and…
Although many Spanish teachers don’t spend a lot of time on it, Spanish alphabet activities are a great way to create a strong foundation for spelling, writing, and correct pronunciation. If your students know the letters well, you’ll be able…
Did you know that teaching Spanish introductory conversation and greetings vocabulary can actually be fun? While it’s one of the most useful topics we can teach our students because, let’s be honest, it’s the first thing they’ll need to know…
INSIDE: No-prep Spanish sub plans even a non-Spanish-speaking sub can do. 🙌🏻 I still remember the sinking feeling I would get every time Jolene walked into my classroom. Jolene was the secretary at my school and a visit from…
