Well-Read: Making Free Voluntary Reading Work in WL Class (Podcast Episode)

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Claudia Ellliot from Growing in Profiency Podcast  to discuss my absolute favorite topic: Reading with Purpose in the World Language classroom. As an author of Comprehensible Input novels, I deeply grasp the significance of reading in the classroom. However, with 19 years of experience teaching in public schools,…

Pégalo: High-energy Versatile Game for WL Language Class- Steps, Template & Video Included!

Earlier this week in my FB Group: Teaching From the Trenches , as well as on Instagram, I shared a video of my class playing "Pégalo" with prominent figures for Black History Month. This is my go-to game because it's super easy to implement and assemble, not to mention, I can virtually combine it with…

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Several Valentine’s Day-Themed Spanish Resources Just For You!

Valentines' Day is right around the corner, and if you are thinking of providing your students with Spanish content to highlight the theme of love and friendship, you've clicked on the right post!  We have a bevy of resources to choose from to make your day as sweet as possible. Freebie: Shakira and Pique Drama…

Spanish Activity for Encouraging Self-Care During Finals Season (download and use this week!)

We are in full-swing finals at my school, and my students are stressed. While I don't provide a final per se, students are required to have a final assessment to meet the standards.  While I feel that I have prepared students sufficiently for their end-of-the year assessments, many of them have been stressed out with…

Holiday Lessons, Traditions and Activities for Spanish Class!

The close of the semester is upon us, and if you are in the market for quick activities to highlight traditions throughout Latin America, the ones below will help you get a jumpstart! One of my favorite activities is La maleta; the extended version is below (reading and activities). I share with students the ritual…