SUPPORTING WORLD LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
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Weather you are an elementary, middle or high school language teacher, I am glad you made it here! On this website you will find teaching tips, strategies and resources to support your teaching journey.
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BEYOND VOCABULARY LISTS IN AN ELEMENTARY SPANISH CLASS
Have you ever wondered why your students seem to struggle with retaining the vocabulary you teach them? Or why they sometimes lack interest and motivation when learning new words in your classes? You're not alone in this struggle. In the exciting world language...
FOUR CORNERS: FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL VERSION
This post will give you a template to play the four corners game during the first weeks of school!
CREATING THE IDEAL WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSROOM SPACE FOR OUR STUDENTS
As language educators, we have a great chance to influence our students' learning experiences. Our classrooms shouldn't just be places for teaching; they should be welcoming and encouraging environments that promote teamwork, language growth, and a sense of belonging....
EXPECTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS FOR BUILDING CLASSROOM COMMUNITY
Over the past few years, I've been working to create more inclusive and considerate expectations for my students, ensuring that everyone's needs are respected. Additionally, I've been mindful not to impose any ableist or overly controlling standards that could...
WHY ADDING A WEATHER BEAR TO THE CALENDAR ROUTINE
The Andean weather bear, also known as the osito de anteojos del clima, is no ordinary bear. It brings a delightful twist to my classes, where my students can engage in interactive learning by dressing up the bear to match the weather of the day or reflect the...
SUMMER PD FOR WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS
This summer, I am thrilled to be participating in different professional development opportunities for world language educators, where I will be one of the presenters. These sessions are organized by two renowned organizations, Klett WL and the World Language Teacher...
STORY ASKING IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
Story asking is a teaching strategy that can be applied in the classroom with zero to low preparation. It involves the teacher asking a series of questions in the target language to help students collaboratively create a story. To implement story asking, the teacher...
CALENDAR ACTIVITIES FOR SPANISH CLASS
Incorporating calendar time into your classroom routine provides ample opportunities to engage and educate your students. I typically begin introducing the calendar in my first grade classes, focusing on numbers one to thirty-one, days of the week, months, and...
USING PARALLEL STORIES IN AN EARLY LANGUAGE CLASS
A parallel story is a powerful tool that language teachers can use to engage their students and reinforce language learning. By taking an existing story and modifying it slightly, teachers can create a new and exciting experience for their students that still retains...
