So it’s the end of June 2020 and no one knows if school in the fall will be open. Will it be in person like normal life? What will that look like if so? What will the restrictions be for…
If you follow me at all on social media, you know my three Ts: teaching, Target, and task cards. I am going to assume if you are reading this that you are already familiar with the first two because you are…
Inside: 5 Comprehensible Input for Spanish class to engage students. Try one out this week to incorporate something new to spice up the end of the school year, with an adaption for distance learning. Hi friends! It is Allison…
Right now, it’s completely understandable that people feel anxious. Most of you are being asked to do something completely new. You might be teaching live virtual classes, complete with grades and IEPs to keep up with. Some of you are…
In the last few days, the technology needs for lots of teachers have changed immensely due to COVID19. Many of us are being faced with converting our traditional classrooms to distance or e-learning methods literally overnight. Because I already use…
INSIDE: 4 fun vocabulary game ideas from La Profe Plotts ¡Hola! Dianna here from La Profe Plotts! I’m excited to talk to you about vocabulary games today. Dr. Karyn Purvis says “Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400…
Hi, guys! I’m Jen from Spanish with Sra. Shaw and, inspired by Allison’s recent post on interpersonal speaking, I thought it seemed only appropriate to continue the trend of talking about the three modes. Today’ I’m excited to share with…
Inside: Interpersonal Speaking practice and assessments in Spanish class. Spanish conversation in class. Ways to get students to practice speaking, as well as options for how to assess interpersonal speaking in Spanish class. Hi friends! This is Allison from Mis Clases…
Professional development can be a mixed bag. Sometimes it’s great, and sometimes it feels out of touch with the everyday classroom. Most of you know what it feels like to sit through some sort of PD at the end of…
It’s Winter Break! You made it! WE ALL MADE IT! 🎉 via GIPHY I knew we could do it. Please take time to recharge and relax – you need it. But when you’re ready to think about school again,…
