How deeply have you thought about Spanish class warm-ups? They may be called Do Nows, Bell-Ringers, or some version of that in Spanish…. and many …
Impactful Spanish Class Warm-ups That Really Work!
Beginning of the Year
AP Spanish Unit 1: An Amazing Start!
AP Spanish Unit 1 is called Familias en diferentes sociedades. The AP Spanish Language and Culture required units can be taught in any order, bur many teachers start with this one because the theme of family is one that all students are familiar with. If you are new to teaching AP Spanish, I would like the show you how I teach this unit! The goal is to save other teachers the time and stress that often accompanies a brand new prep.
Fun Spanish Class Game for Back To School
Need a fun Spanish Class game for back to school? How about a team-building game! This reading about why students should learn another language goes …
The Perfect Hispanic Heritage Month Game
Need a new Hispanic Heritage Month Game for your High School Spanish classes? I have a great idea for you! September is a great time …
How To Set Up Your Spanish Gradebook: 2 Popular Ideas
Are you a World Language teacher looking to understand how to set up your Spanish gradebook? Most of us have online grading platforms now like …
Top 10 Back To School Ready Tips!
It’s almost back to school time, profes! If you want to avoid the back to school chaos, here are my top 10 tips for being …
10 Important Rules For New Teachers
Starting your teaching career is so exciting! This year, my mentor teacher retired, and it brought back all the memories of being a new teacher. …
First Year Spanish Teacher Advice
What’s the best “first year Spanish Teacher advice” you can get??? It’s the advice that saves you time and frustration. Search for the tips that uplift you. Pay attention to the tidbits that you wouldn’t know if someone hadn’t shared them with you! So where do you find good advice for a new teacher?
Class Routines For Spanish Teachers
In my humble opinion, the secret to a good school year lies with class routines. Each teacher and each course has unique parts, and Spanish classes are no exception. Having good routines sets your students, and you, as the teacher, up for success. Routines add predictability and boundaries, and they maximize time on task. So what class routines should you have in your Spanish class?
Back To School Blog Post Round Up
For all teachers new and….. seasoned….. getting back to school always brings some adrenaline. Some of us can’t wait to get started, others of us have mixed feelings. These days, there are many of us that have a certain amount of dread. Here is a quick round up of my blog posts that have to do with getting a new year started!