by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Oct 16, 2025 | Authentic Resources, Hispanic Heritage Month, Reading
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 7, 2025 | Planning, Reading, Teaching
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...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Mar 10, 2025 | Authentic Resources, Comprehensible Input, Language Immersion, Reading, Teaching
Teaching grammar doesn’t have to mean boring drills or endless worksheets, profe. In fact, some of my most effective grammar lessons happen through stories. By using comprehensible input, pop-up grammar techniques, and teaching grammar in context, you can create...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Feb 25, 2025 | Authentic Resources, Reading, Women's History Month
Every March, classrooms around the U.S. celebrate Women’s History Month, but how often do students learn about the incredible contributions of Latina women? From Nobel Prize winners to revolutionary activists, women have shaped Hispanic history and culture in ways...
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 | Jan 27, 2023 | Comprehensible Input, Reading, Teaching
Are you looking for effective methods to teach reading in Spanish class? Comprehensible input and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) are two approaches that can help your students acquire the necessary reading skills and knowledge to succeed...
