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…
I was sitting on an airplane just last week flying out to Denver to visit my parents, and I was working on making lesson plans prettier. Because it makes me happy when they’re pretty. 🙃 The woman next to me…
When I started investigating comprehensible input or CI, there were so many accounts that helped me understand what CI was and learn more about activities! Having a community to turn to has been invaluable. It was so great to have…
Inside: Learn about how to start the year in Spanish class with a Free Online Conference about comprehensible input. Do you want to learn about back to school and using CI? Learn more about Practical & Comprehensible. Hey friends! UPDATE…
