Fun For Spanish Teachers
A blog about resources for language teachers of preschool and elementary-aged children.
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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!
CREATING THE IDEAL WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSROOM SPACE FOR OUR STUDENTS
As language educators, we have a great chance to influence our students' learning experiences. Our classrooms shouldn't just be places for teaching; they should be welcoming and encouraging environments that promote teamwork, language growth, and a sense of belonging....
EXPECTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS FOR BUILDING CLASSROOM COMMUNITY
Over the past few years, I've been working to create more inclusive and considerate expectations for my students, ensuring that everyone's needs are respected. Additionally, I've been mindful not to impose any ableist or overly controlling standards that could...
WHY ADDING A WEATHER BEAR TO THE CALENDAR ROUTINE
The Andean weather bear, also known as the osito de anteojos del clima, is no ordinary bear. It brings a delightful twist to my classes, where my students can engage in interactive learning by dressing up the bear to match the weather of the day or reflect the...
SUMMER PD FOR WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS
This summer, I am thrilled to be participating in different professional development opportunities for world language educators, where I will be one of the presenters. These sessions are organized by two renowned organizations, Klett WL and the World Language Teacher...
STORY ASKING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Story asking is a teaching strategy that can be applied in the classroom with zero to low preparation. It involves the teacher asking a series of questions in the target language to help students collaboratively create a story. To implement story asking, the teacher...
CALENDAR ACTIVITIES FOR SPANISH CLASS
Incorporating calendar time into your classroom routine provides ample opportunities to engage and educate your students. I typically begin introducing the calendar in my first grade classes, focusing on numbers one to thirty-one, days of the week, months, and...
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