
Fun For Spanish Teachers
A blog about resources for language teachers of preschool and elementary-aged children.
Welcome
¡Hola! Thanks for stopping by! If you are all about teaching Spanish to children, this is the right place to be. This blog is the place where I can connect virtually with other teachers, share my experiences in the classroom, and give back to the teaching community. Whether you’re a new or veteran teacher, we can always learn from each other! So just let me welcome you with a big bienvenida!
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I am extremely happy that you have made it to my blog. I would like to welcome parents, educators and communities out there who share the love and passion of teaching Spanish to children.
FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL CHECKLIST FOR TEACHERS: CLASSROOM COMMUNITY
Looking for ways to build classroom community from day one? Community is one the most important things to have a successful school year with your students. Having strong classroom communities will lead to empowered students who will feel validated and ready to thrive....
HONORING DIFFERENT FAMILY STRUCTURES IN THE SPANISH CLASSROOM
As a World Language educator I want my students to understand the power and responsibilities we all have and carry as ethical citizens of the world, and I have been working hard on making sure that my lessons and class routines support this by going beyond linguistic...
A MÍ TAMBIÉN – SUMMER VERSION
Are you ready for the summer version of the “A mí también” game? I have played this game with different age groups, and it’s always a success! You will need to print the cards or project the slide on the board. I have blogged about this game before, but I can tell you...
¿QUÉ PREFIERES? GAME – SPRING VERSION
This game is quick but engaging! I have versions for different seasons and themes, but was missing the one for la primavera. The Spring here in Boston is at its fullest, so this a great time to make connections to bring to the classroom and why not take advantage of...
THREE WAYS TO INCORPORATE GEOGRAPHY IN A WORLD LANGUAGE CLASS
Looking for ways to incorporate geography in your classes? These are some ideas that you could bring to your classes right away! Money Basket Over several years of teaching Spanish I have collected coins and bills from different Spanish speaking countries. Either...
PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS GAME FOR EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Do you do any activities in your Elementary Spanish classes that incorporate phonological awareness? It's definitely not a requirement to teach phonological awareness in an early language class but this one is hidden in a movement activity, so why not?! El chicle...
MOVEMENT AND VOCABULARY GAME FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Use flashcards with different vocabulary you have explored with your students. For example, colors, numbers, seasons, animals, and so on! Look for clipart of something that's making movement. In this case, I chose a jumping avocado, and called the game...
ATTENTION SIGNALS FOR EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNERS
There are different times during our classes when we need to regain our students’ attention. Either because our students are transitioning from different classes or from activities we are doing in our own language classes, or because some of them are being too social,...
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION CRAFT – ¡FELIZ AÑO NUEVO!
And just like that 2022 is here! Some teachers have already been back in the classroom, while others are getting ready for it. Some teachers have been teaching online and others have been doing in-person classes. No matter how you are teaching right now, my best...
6 TIPS FOR AFTER THE BREAK
If you feel like every break is like a mini back-to-school period, here are some tips that you might find helpful. What other tips would you add to this list? More than happy to read all your tips and learn from you! Check On Your Students Although the break was meant...
MY TOP 5 MOST VISITED POSTS IN 2021
I always like looking at the year’s post and see what my fellow profes have been reading in my blog. Here are my top 5 most visited posts during the 2021. Thank, thank you, thank you for reading my blog and for all your trust and support 5. Spanish Speaking Countries...
KEEP IT SIMPLE FOR 2022, AND THANKS FOR ALL
It's official! 2021 is about to end. Do you make a list of resolutions for the New Year? I confess that for many years I dedicated myself to making lists with resolutions but since I never achieved them, I stopped doing it. I have decided that if there is something I...