by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Sep 3, 2025 | Back to School, Community, Comprehensible Input, Language Immersion, Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jan 27, 2025 | Community, Differentiation, Planning, Teaching
Now, you know I love differentiation, profe. When it comes to supporting all of our students, I am 100% here for it. I know a lot of teachers say: “All teachers are special education teachers,” and it’s true.That being said, supporting students with Individualized...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jan 15, 2025 | Community, Holidays, Teaching
We all know that day, profe… The kids roll into class with heart-shaped balloons, chocolates, and teddy bears. Those students de pareja are giddy or upset (pobrecitos), and we’re just trying to tame the chaos and return to normal tomorrow.Wondering how to celebrate...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Dec 26, 2024 | Authentic Resources, Back to School, Community, Comprehensible Input, Holidays, Planning, Reading, Review, Teaching
The winter holidays are a special time for rest, reflection, and spending time with loved ones. But when the decorations come down and it’s time to get back to work, the transition can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Para los alumnos and especially for the...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | May 7, 2023 | Community, Teacher Fun, Teaching
I moved from the US to Spain in 2018, and thought I was SO ready. I mean, I’m a Spanish teacher! I’d been teaching Spanish for six years, and I’d traveled, been to language exchanges, etc. I was not ready. First, my brain needs a moment to “switch on” when I visit...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 9, 2023 | Community, Teacher Fun, Teaching
I teach for a virtual school and another program that offers remote classes for homebound students, which means my students and I spend a lot of time sitting down. Even when I taught in a brick-and-mortar classroom, my students were seated most of the day. I tried...
