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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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A Chant That Teaches Greetings and Introductions in Spanish

by FunSpanish | Sep 13, 2012 | chants, song | 3 Comments

Chants are a great way to provide space for repetition and also put sentences that sometimes could be boring to practice into a rhythm and context. Plus, chants help memory! I learned from Mama World that this song is called "Ambó Ató," and it is...

Free “Zona Libre de Nueces” Signs

by FunSpanish | Aug 20, 2012 | classroom decoration, freebie | 1 Comment

I recently discovered that my almost two year-old son is allergic to nuts. With the start of the school year approaching and him being new to preschool, I have become more aware about how big this issue is. I am very lucky that his preschool is a nut-free place, but...

17 GAMES TO PLAY IN SPANISH CLASS

by FunSpanish | Aug 16, 2012 | games, games in Spanish | 21 Comments

Over the years, teaching Spanish to different age levels, I have learned many games from my students and other colleagues. Here is a list of some of the favorites my students and I enjoy playing in class. ARROZ CON PAN: Game of elimination played in a circle where the...

Planning for Spanish Class

by FunSpanish | Aug 15, 2012 | elementary Spanish teacher, first day of school, first week., FLES program, planning for Spanish class, Teaching in the target language, teaching Spanish, teaching tips | 6 Comments

I am really happy to welcome all the new teachers! Thank you for spreading the love of learning a new language in your school community and to your students! Planning is one of the most important aspects to ensuring a successful class over the course of a school year....

6 Tips for Using Puppets to Teach Spanish to Children – advice from an Expert Puppeteer and Actor in Colombia

by FunSpanish | Aug 6, 2012 | puppets, teaching tips | 8 Comments

I have been extremely lucky this summer during my trip to Colombia to have had the opportunity to find amazing people who can continue contributing to my professional development and to become better at what I do, teaching language to children. This time I had the...

A Visit to The Zoo in Cali, Colombia

by FunSpanish | Jul 31, 2012 | animals, Colombia, culture, zoo | 0 Comments

Teaching about zoo animals is one of my favorite units. This time, I visited the zoo in Cali, Colombia, and I collected a few videos of animals native to Colombia and South America. Comparing the various zoos that I have visited in different countries and cities in...

Visiting a Supermarket in Colombia

by FunSpanish | Jul 30, 2012 | Colombia, culture, food, supermarket | 3 Comments

Every year when I travel to Colombia to visit my family, I try to take as many pictures and short videos as I can to share with my students in my classes. They are always curious to know about Colombia and always get very excited to see what I have to share with them....

14 of My Favorite Online Resources for Spanish Teachers

by FunSpanish | Jul 21, 2012 | websites | 12 Comments

The internet has taken off as a tool and forum, used by many teachers to look for new ideas, share their expertise, support their units, and more. I have found many websites with great resources for Spanish teachers. Here are several of my favorites, in no particular...

ABC en Español

by FunSpanish | Jul 20, 2012 | REVIEW, song, video | 0 Comments

ABC en Español is a website created by Lauren Peacock, a Spanish teacher who writes her own songs and makes her own videos that go along with her songs. She has a great collection of resources for teachers to use with their students. To learn more about...