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TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST WHEN USING SHORT STORIES IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
There are several things that can be done after telling or reading stories to young students. Here are just a few: Picture Talk Choose some pictures or illustrations from the story and discuss them with your students. Ask questions about what they see. For example,...
NOVICE LANGUAGE LEARNERS AS AUTHORS
This was an end-of-school-year project that spanned about 8 classes, equivalent to three weeks in our schedule. The project was conducted as part of an all-school Celebration of Learning event, intended to be shared with families. The project's goal was to provide...
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...
