SUPPORTING WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
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VOCABULARY MATCHING GAME WITH A HALLOWEEN TWIST
I call this game "Busca," which is based on a popular matching game. This is a fun game that my students absolutely adore, and it can be played at any time during the school year! It has a Halloween theme, but you can play it at any time. Before you dive into the...
TEACHING WITH STORIES IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Using stories to teach Spanish to young learners can be an effective and engaging way to introduce children to the language and is a great tool for language acquisition. Here are some tips and ideas to help you make the most of this approach: Choose age-appropriate...
ROLL-A-STORY: EASY COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT ACTIVITY
The "Roll a Story" activity is an engaging and easy-to-use activity that is excellent for providing input at the novice or beginner levels. You will need dice and a “Roll A Story” template with predetermined details. This template includes words and pictures, making...
EIGHT C’S FOR A STRONG START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR
These “C’s for the first days of school” are a group of consejitos that I consider important and also reflect on every year. Focusing on these C’s is important to me, as they represent essential aspects of establishing a positive classroom environment in the initial...
ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER MINDFULNESS IN THE SPANISH CLASSROOM
Incorporating a centering or mindful activity at the beginning, middle, or end of each class is a great way to create a focused and calm learning environment. What's even better is that you can start incorporating them at any time during the school year. Here are some...
TIPS FOR DECORATING YOUR CLASSROOM
Whether you're a new teacher or have been in the classroom for a while, there are simple yet powerful tips for decorating your classroom that can save you time and transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and teamwork. Imagine stepping into your classroom on...
ENHANCING COMPREHENSION THROUGH COGNATES
Teaching a new language using cognates can be an effective and engaging approach, especially when dealing with languages that share a significant amount of vocabulary due to common origins. When introducing cognates to your students, it is helpful to start by creating...
BEYOND VOCABULARY LISTS IN AN ELEMENTARY SPANISH CLASS
Have you ever wondered why your students seem to struggle with retaining the vocabulary you teach them? Or why they sometimes lack interest and motivation when learning new words in your classes? You're not alone in this struggle. In the exciting world language...
FOUR CORNERS: FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL VERSION
This post will give you a template to play the four corners game during the first weeks of school!
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