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Why I teach About Cinco de Mayo in My Spanish Class
I remember my first year as a Spanish teacher in the United States. I was also new in the country and have to admit that I had never heard of "Cinco de Mayo." I was quietly walking into the school library when I suddenly heard "Happy Cinco de Mayo." Happy Cinco de...
Big Sale: All You Need for Spanish Class!!!
If you are just like me who loves getting ready for the new school year in advance, you will love the big sale I am hosting at my Teachers Pay Teachers store!!!You will find flash cards, teaching tips, coloring pages, e-books and more under $2.50!!! Hurry up! The sale...
Talento Nuevo! Sara y “Más Canciones en Español!”
I was very excited when I received Sara's music CD, "Más canciones en español." My excitement took on a life of its own when I listened to her songs. What a sweet and lovely voice! It's very nice to discover a new artist with a young voice and music that promote...
Los números – Numbers
A fun song to sing in your Spanish class!!!Have fun teaching!Carolina
Free Matching Game!
Visit my post at Bilingual Teacher Clubhouse to get this freebie! A number matching game and coloring page to review or teach numbers from 1 to 10 in Spanish!Click HERE to visit my post!Have fun teaching!Carolina
Make a pollito using a plastic egg!
This is a simple craft. To make this pollito (chick) you will need the following materials: Plastic eggs Permanent markers Once you have your pollito ready, use the inside to send a message to the parents of your students. It could be an update of the class or simply...
Spanish poem, ebook, memory game, and coloring pages for la primavera
This is new at my Teachers Pay Teachers store! In this title you will find an adaptation of the traditional South American poem called "Qué llueva". You will find a book that goes along with the adaptation, coloring pages for the poem, and a fun memory...
Huevogram Fun in Spanish
Yes, it that time of the year when the Easter huevos (eggs) filled with candy are all over the place in the United States. I always love to use them in my classes to review colors in Spanish or hide small objects in them to have my students guess what's inside.This...
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday in Spanish Class: ¿Dónde está el gato?
As a Spanish teacher in the United States I always try to include cultural themes, but I also want to ensure that I connect my curriculum with what the children are exploring in their own classrooms that may have nothing to do with regional or ethnic culture. For...
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Giveway: Song and booklet to teach feelings in Spanish!!!
I am extremely excited to share that I have partnered with Tabitha at FlapJack Education Resources for this freebie! I love all her materials and asked if we could combine forces to create this awesome giveaway for our Facebook...
Giveaway: Mi Clase de Música: Multiple Intelligences in one music CD!
In a recent summer trip to Colombia, I had the opportunity to meet Freddy Morales, an early childhood educator who teaches music and movement classes to young children.I had the opportunity to experience a class myself as a parent with my daughter who at that time was...
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Bring La Feria de Cali to your Spanish class!
At this time of the school year we are looking for fun and quick lessons to use in our classrooms. This is very simple and provides you and your students with a window on a small piece of a very diverse culture.Many towns and cities in Colombia have their own...
El Día del Amor y la Amistad en Colombia (Colombia’s Day of Love and Friendship)
Every third Saturday in September, Colombia celebrates "El Día del Amor y la Amistad". It’s a day to let family and friends know how much you love them and appreciate them. People usually give chocolates, cards, and flowers to friends and family members. In...
