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How I Actually Teach Grammar in Spanish Class
Lesson Plans
What To Teach in AP Spanish Unit 3
Getting ready to start AP Spanish Unit 3? When there are so many directions you can take the theme of Art and Aesthetics, it can …
Offering Student Choice Through Playlist Activities
There are many reasons to offer student choice in the classroom, such as through Playlist Activities. We know it can not only increase student motivation, …
3 Kings Day: Your Easy Back To School Lesson Plan
3 Kings Day falls right as we are getting back to school from our winter break. What perfect timing to talk about an important holiday …
Curriculum That Reflects Our Students: 3 Easy Ideas
One of the ideas I’ve been grappling with in recent years is how to be a culturally responsive teacher who offers curriculum that reflects our …
1 Easy Speaking Lesson That Lasts the Whole Class Period
Need a speaking lesson that lasts the whole class period for your language students? Speaking is the thing the majority of my students hate and …
Graphic Organizers To Improve Spanish Writing
Do your Spanish students struggle to write creatively? I’ve found that using graphic organizers to improve their start and finish time has been really beneficial! …
How To Differentiate 101 for Spanish Teachers
No matter where you teach, it’s incredibly important to differentiate materials so that all of your students can succeed. I’ve taught in schools with bigger …
3 Things To Include in Your Observation Lesson Plan
Once we are rolling with a new school year, evaluation season starts! Let’s talk about 3 things to include in your observation lesson plan. Some …
How To Manage Multiple Preps
One of the hallmarks of being a World Language teacher is that we often have more preps than your average high school teacher. Even with contract language to protect us, we work in a very niche area, and it’s not uncommon to have 2, 3 4 or even 5 preps! So, how to manage multiple preps and still be a good teacher?