My Favorite Ways to Teach Spanish
What do Students Really Need? Reteach and Review in Spanish Class
This time of year, it’s so important to review and reteach materials in your Spanish class. Whether you’re approaching midterms, finals, the end of the quarter, or the end of a unit, review and reteach are so important.When I was a new teacher, I don’t think I did...
Make It Easy: Quickly Plan Multiple Levels
¡Sin problema, profe! This blog post has a video version over on my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow me to see all my videos.Raise your hand if you have to plan multiple levels in Spanish class! Over here, I'm planning EIGHT levels of Spanish class this year. ...
Plan Your Spanish Class in Thirty Minutes or Less
Want to plan quickly, profe? It's totally possible, but I didn't start there. When I started teaching, planning took me an entire day. I spent every Sunday hunkered out in a coffee shop or at my dining table, planning my...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Sure-Fire Activities to Engage Students
Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to introduce new cultural elements! From September 15 to October 15 each year, you can share fun activities and authentic resources from around the world to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! First off, you’re in the right...
Help! How do I teach foreign language during a pandemic?
Like everyone else, I packed up my bag mid-March 2020, thinking I’d be back in my classes in a few weeks. I left my games and materials in my locker, taking home the essentials: planner, textbook, extra snacks (of course). Here in Spain, I was locked in my apartment...
Teaching in Spanish isn’t Scary! 5 Supports to Become a Confident Language Acquisition Champion
When I started teaching Spanish, I was not brave enough to jump into all-Spanish, all the time. What if my students didn’t understand? What if they didn’t learn anything? What if I made a mistake and one of them called me out? There were too many mistakes to be...
What Should I Teach the First Week of Spanish Class?
The first week of Spanish class is intimidating! The start of the year is so exciting and nerve-wracking for everyone involved. Teachers are setting up their classrooms, students are preparing their backpacks, everyone’s picking out that first day of school outfit....