by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Sep 15, 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Month, Holidays, Reading, Teaching
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 place...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Aug 24, 2021 | Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Aug 17, 2021 | Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jul 28, 2021 | Back to School, Planning, Teaching
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....