by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Apr 17, 2024 | End of Year, Planning, Review, Self-Care, Teaching
Although many places have just finished Spring Break, plans for the end of the school year are top of mind for many teachers. Finishing the year strong, making sure students have learned the skills necessary to continue to the next level of Spanish with learner...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Nov 15, 2023 | Holidays, Planning, Review, Teaching
Navigating the week before a break can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. It’s tempting to let routines slip, embrace the chaos, and count down the minutes until that well-deserved respite. Segurísimo, I’ve been there, too. In my third year of...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Feb 26, 2023 | Back to School, Holidays, Planning, Review
Break time can be a challenging time for language teachers, as it can be difficult to keep students motivated and engaged in the material. However, there are several strategies and activities that can help teachers maintain a positive and productive learning...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jan 9, 2023 | Authentic Resources, Differentiation, Reading, Review, Teaching
Are you looking for ways to make your Spanish class more interactive and engaging? Consider using stations! By setting up different stations around the classroom, each with a different activity or task, you can create a dynamic and interactive learning...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jun 29, 2022 | Back to School, Planning, Review, Teaching
When it comes to planning your Spanish 1 class, sometimes you have a textbook and sometimes you have nothing. In my case, I have usually had to develop my own materials. No time to read? Get my free Spanish 1 curriculum map right here. Developing your own materials...
by Kathryn @ Kosmik Teaching | Jun 1, 2022 | Planning, Review, Teaching
Ah, summer school. Some teachers love it, some teachers hate it, some teachers avoided like the plague, while other teachers (like you) have picked up summer school for some extra cash. I’ve been in your shoes. I know it’s tough. Let’s talk about how to squeeze a year...