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LOWERING THE AFFECTIVE FILTER FOR EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNERS
The Affective Filter is one of Dr. Stephen Krashen's hypotheses for language acquisition. It refers to the learner's emotional state when learning a language. If a student is feeling stress during class, this could generate a mental block and cause them to feel...
HOW TO MAXIMIZE SHORT STORIES
A short story can be used in more than one class! There are many activities you can engage in after telling or reading a short story. Here are ideas some that will help you maximize short stories: Start by Introducing the Characters of the Story: If possible, print...
5 EASY ACTIVITIES FOR AFTER THE WINTER BREAK
Returning to school after the winter break can be a challenging experience, not only for teachers but also for students, as both often feel fatigued and out of their regular routines. My recommendation is to keep it simple and introduce engaging activities that can...
IT’S A WRAP AND ADIÓS 2023!
Every year comes with its share of highs and lows, and though this particular year brought its challenges, I'm grateful to say that I'm in good health. I've found immense joy in conducting training sessions for teachers, and I hope the coming year will bring even more...
CREATING A GRATITUDE MAP
Creating a gratitude map with students is simple and does not require a lengthy process. This activity can be done at any time of the year. To begin, download the templates HERE and select the one you consider most suitable for your classes. Subsequently, facilitate a...
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...
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