1. Lesson Plan – Spanish Speaking Countries [MEMBERS] – Students work in groups to learn basic facts about the Spanish speaking countries. They will create a collaborative board online and present it to the class. 2. Lesson Plan – Exploring the Continents: South America E-Book [MEMBERS] – At the end of the activity, students will have learned about […]
9 Things You Can Do During the First Weeks of Spanish Class
The first day of classes is right around the corner. Are you ready? No matter how you feel about the start of the school year, that day will soon be upon us. Here are some ideas to help you feel ready for the first few weeks of Spanish class. Things you can do before the […]
5 Common Questions About Teaching Spanish to Heritage Learners
Teaching Spanish heritage learners is one of the hottest topics in Spanish teaching circles at the moment. Not only is it a new challenge facing Spanish teachers, many of them were never taught the unique challenges teachers face when having heritage learners in their classrooms. 1. First of all, what do you mean by heritage […]
Did Your Administrator Just Say “Your Spanish class is not important”?
Whether public or private, primary, middle or secondary, schools generally run on a tight schedule on even tighter budgets. These parameters are often unyielding, which means that communicating your concerns from your perspective as a Spanish teacher to your higher-ups can sometimes be a nerve-wracking experience. For example, we recently received this message from one […]
Google Translate in the Spanish Classroom… Friend or Foe?
It’s a familiar story… An average student turns in Spanish homework. You review the homework thoroughly, hoping that the assignment is complete. Miraculously, the student’s tendency to write in Spanish without any regard for the dictionary has transformed, overnight, into total grammar perfection. Perhaps you feel pride swelling for a moment, or perhaps the anxiety […]