October 24, 2017 By Catharyn Crane I’ve talked with Spanish teachers far and wide to compile this BIG list of technology resources for secondary Spanish class. If I missed something, please comment below and I’ll update this post to include…
Bellringers. I think there are some magic teachers who’ve found a way to start class without them. If that’s you, awesome! For the rest of us, bellringers are a must while we manage attendance, tardies, and questions. (Profe, I’ll be gone next…
August 15, 2017 By Catharyn Crane No matter what, it is always hard going back to school. I always try to look on the bright side though, and setting goals for the new school year helps. Here are a few…
Sometimes in teaching, it’s the little things that create the biggest headaches. Paper can be one of the those things: lost papers, late papers, loose papers. And of course, all of that means lost time. Many teachers are turning to…
Back to School season is already around the corner… well not in New York City where I am because school just let out 3 weeks ago, but in many other parts of the country it’s almost that time! I’m no…
If you haven’t figured out by now, I love using games, task cards, and hands-on activities in my secondary classroom. I like how they lend themselves to collaboration and community building, all while having fun and learning. Research shows a…
You know that tingly feeling you get when you walk out your door without your phone or keys? You just feel like something is off. That is how I feel when there is no music playing in my classroom. It is…
A picture is worth a thousand words is an English saying that is familiar to all of us. Wikipedia describes this saying as referring “to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image or…
While some of you may already be blissfully enjoying summer vacation, here teachers are plugging away for at least 2 more weeks! Regardless of when it begins, all teachers agree that it is much needed and well-deserved. This week I…
May 30, 2017 By Catharyn Crane Are you looking for some tips to spruce up your resume? Or maybe you are starting a Spanish teaching resume from scratch? You’ve come to the right place. My own teaching resume is always…
