My Favorite Ways to Teach Spanish
What Happened When I Started Using More Spanish in Spanish Class
When I first started using more Spanish in my classroom, my students were not impressed. “Hold up. Where’s the routine?” (more to come on this later, promise) “Where are my notes?” “How am I learning?” One student actually said to me, “We’re not learning. We’re just...
Why I Build a Reflection Week Into Every Unit (and Why You Should Too)
Does it ever feel like you fly through a unit… only for your students to forget everything the moment it’s over? I get it, profe. That used to happen to me all the time. We’d finish a project, assess, wrap things up… and then immediately jump into the next unit. No...
Stress-Free Spanish Sub Plans: No Prep, No Panic
We’ve all been there: That moment of panic when you wake up sick, your voice is gone, and you realize… you don’t have sub plans ready. The dread sets in fast, profe. Whether you’re out sick, attending professional development, or just need a day to breathe, you...
3 Quick Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Your Spanish Class
As you know, Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. But if you’re wondering how to bring it into your...
How to Teach Pop-Up Grammar
Have you ever been right in the middle of a story with your students… their eyes wide, totally engaged… only to stop the momentum with a grammar explanation? We’ve all been there. And let’s be honest: it’s an instant energy killer. The good news? Grammar doesn’t have...
You Don’t Need to Be Fluent to Be an Amazing Spanish Teacher
Oye, profe. Have you ever hesitated to apply for a Spanish teaching position or teach an entire class in Spanish because you worried your accent wasn’t flawless? Or you *occasionally* mix up verb tenses (hola, pretérito e imperfecto)? You’re not alone. Many...
Differentiation Made Easy: Using Choice Boards in Spanish Class
What if students could take ownership of their learning while you seamlessly differentiate? Enter: choice boards! Choice boards are a student-centered approach where learners select from a menu of activities, allowing for differentiation while keeping engagement high....
Maximizing a 90-Minute Spanish Class: Engaging & Low-Prep Strategies
A 90-minute class period can feel like an eternity for both students and teachers if it’s not well-structured. Without a solid plan, students may lose focus, and the time can drag on. However, when designed effectively, a 90-minute block can fly by—filled with...
Boost Spanish Proficiency with Reading: Acquisition-Driven Strategies
What if your students could acquire Spanish naturally—without memorizing endless vocab lists? It sounds too good to be true, right profe? But with Acquisition-Driven Instruction (ADI), students can develop language proficiency by engaging with meaningful and...