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Using Traditional Songs in an Elementary Spanish class
Nothing like the sounds of traditional music, and the stories behind it! I love when I am able to find a song that belongs to and represents one of the Spanish speaking cultures - and use it in my classes. Bringing traditional songs to the classroom is a way to teach...
REFLECTING ON THE SCHOOL YEAR
I have made it a tradition to end each school year with a post reflecting on the year. It's become a way for me to keep track of my progress as an Elementary Spanish teacher. I have been teaching for 20 years, and every year I find myself ditching things that didn't...
Spanish Summer Resources to Share With Families
Every year before the school year is over, I like creating a list with resources for students to continue practicing their Spanish during the summer. My list normally includes free online resources, information about cultural venues and events in the city where the...
Spanish Poems to Celebrate National Poetry Month
Every April is celebrated in the United States "National Poetry Month," and I couldn't let April go by without sharing some of my favorite poems in Spanish. The poems are a goldmine in the Spanish literature. Since I teach in a FLES program, I only share portions of ...
Free Professional Development for World Language Teachers
Let's be honest! Paying for professional development from a teacher salary is not an easy thing. Many school districts also have limited budgets to pay for outside professional development. I remember a time when I really wanted to attend a weekend conference in the...
Earth Day Resources for Elementary Spanish Class
Earth Day is around the corner and what a great opportunity to connect it to Spanish. Here are a few resources I have found, and I think are great for elementary school. Songs Visit Rockalingua to download the free resources that go along with this video. Short Clip...
Ideas For Teaching The “Los Pollitos Dicen” Song
"Los Pollitos" is one of those traditional songs that everyone who grew up in a Spanish speaking country knows from childhood. It's catchy, cute, and fun so I make sure to teach it every year to my Kindergarten students. I am sharing some ideas that I use while...
Teaching Days of the Week in Spanish
This is game that works wonders with preschool students and, in my experience, is one of their favorites. I have never had a class that fails to embrace this game. In fact, because there is such demand for it, the game presents a great opportunity to learn "otra vez."...
Cumbia in Elementary Spanish Class
As a Spanish teacher, I like to look for opportunities to integrate culture into my curriculum. Sometimes this happens unintentionally, but I often have to look for opportunities to make it happen. I have found that music is a great way to bring some culture into my...
Seasons and Weather Songs for Elementary Spanish
This is a collection of songs that can be used with different grade levels. They include a variety of vocabulary to express weather in Spanish, so I recommend you listen to them all and pick the one that fits your curriculum or lesson the most. Here are my favorite...
Fun Easter Bunny Song in Spanish
This is a fun song that will get everyone in your class moving. For this activity you will need a paper or puppet bunny. Place it in a bag or box, and have your students guess the name of the animal that could be inside. Once you introduce the bunny, tell the children...
Raising Awareness to Protect the Spectacled Bear #PonteLosAnteojosPorLaVida
February 21st is International Save Bears Day. This day seeks to raise awareness to protect these beautiful animals. The National Park Service of Colombia has made this day "El día del oso de anteojos" (spectacled bear), in order to raise awareness in the country. El...