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How to practice Spanish pronunciation in a fun way

Hide and Seek Vocab This is a great interactive game for any class, but it's especially wonderful for language classes working on pronunciation! How to play 1. Divide your students in half randomly and write their names on the board under the headings "HIDE" and "SEEK" (in your language).  2. The first pair sends their "seeker" into the hall for 20 seconds while the "hider" ... Read More about How to practice Spanish pronunciation in a fun way

How to teach multiple Spanish proficiency levels in the same class

I teach two classes during the same period this year: Heritage Speakers (13 students) and regular 8th grade Spanish (19 students).  On rare occasions, we can all work together, but most of the time I have to group students by proficiency levels. It's the only way I know how to teach two curricula in at the same time. This means one group is always working in the hall, and I run back and ... Read More about How to teach multiple Spanish proficiency levels in the same class

Quizlet game: “Around the world”

I am actually embarrassed that I didn't think of this sooner!  We have been playing the game"Around the World" (directions below) in my class for about ten years. I had folders full of giant flashcards I created for each unit. Each time we switched books, I would have to make a new set to align with a new vocabulary list. However, I just realized that I could have been using Quizlet ... Read More about Quizlet game: “Around the world”

How to setup your classroom for cooperative learning

Our district recently hosted a workshop on Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies. Here are two strategies from the workshop that I have found extremely helpful! Group seating Classroom setup is so important to maintaining structure and a safe learning environment! Seating arrangements are one of the first things to consider when setting up your new space! The Kagan presenter ... Read More about How to setup your classroom for cooperative learning

Giving back to the community

I teach in a very socioeconomically diverse school. Our staff wanted to find a way to give back to the community while teaching students about hunger, poverty, and gratitude.  As a result, for the last several years, our school has hosted an event called Day of Giving. While I did not come up with the original concept, I have been involved since the beginning. During the past two years, I ... Read More about Giving back to the community

How to practice comparisons in Spanish

Click here to jump to distance learning activities to practice comparisons in Spanish! Apples to Apples Interactive game If you've ever played the hilarious party game Apples to Apples, you will love this DIY version for your spanish classroom to practice comparisons! Keep reading for some free printables to make your own interactive game for students! How to play 1.  Before the activity, ... Read More about How to practice comparisons in Spanish

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  • Christmas (la Navidad) and Hanukkah (Janucá), are 2 holidays during the winter months and December to teach in your Spanish classroom. Use these activities to engage Spanish students while learning about holiday traditions in Spanish-speaking countries related to Christmas and Chanukah. Read this blog article for ideas to incorporate both holidays to be inclusive of all students. Great winter activity for Spanish 1, 2, 3, or 4. Includes listening comprehension, reading comprehension.
  • Spanish class - Winter Holidays
  • Download this free Spanish listening practice activity so that students can listen to native speakers & a variety of accents outside of class. Each recording provides audio of a Spanish speaker from a different country so that students can hear different dialects & develop their listening comprehension. This free resource includes five audio recordings and listening comprehension practice activities and questions related to family, la familia. Ideal for middle or high school beginning students.
  • Spanish Calendar Talk for your Daily Routines
  • Do you teach heritage speakers, native speakers & spanish 1 students in the same class period? When admin won't create a separate heritage spanish class, students are often placed in the wrong level. How do you teach more than one proficiency level in the same class period? This blog article gives ideas to meet the needs of all students through organization & differentiation. Click to read more!
  • Do you teach heritage speakers, native speakers & spanish 1 students in the same class period? When admin won't create a separate heritage spanish class, students are often placed in the wrong level. How do you teach more than one proficiency level in the same class period? This blog article gives ideas to meet the needs of all students through organization & differentiation. Click to read more!
  • Do you teach heritage speakers, native speakers & spanish 1 students in the same class period? When admin won't create a separate heritage spanish class, students are often placed in the wrong level. How do you teach more than one proficiency level in the same class period? This blog article gives ideas to meet the needs of all students through organization & differentiation. Click to read more!
  • Beginner Spanish students love to learn family vocabulary in Spanish. Here is a week-by-week guide about how to teach it with some fun activities!
  • Beginner Spanish students love to learn family vocabulary in Spanish. Here is a week-by-week guide about how to teach it with some fun activities!

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This Spanish story focuses on the verbs: les gusta, les encanta, les interesa, les fascina, les importa. #spanish #education Click here to download the full activity: http://bit.ly/3Zw7KvA Join our mailing list! https://sws.myflodesk.com/oatz5bk0sf
Click here for full activity: http://bit.ly/3m4I6jA <br />Need an activity to teach the irregular yo verbs in Spanish? (salgo, pongo, digo, oigo, veo, hago) This variation of Little Red Riding Hood (Caperucita Roja) is just what you need! #spanish <br />SpanishwithStephanie.com
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Play this fun game with Spanish students for a movement break during class! Works for high school, middle school, and elementary students! Click here to join our mailing list! https://sws.myflodesk.com/oatz5bk0sf
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Practice the G sound in Spanish with this silly story for beginners! This is a great activity for sub plans because students will hear the story read aloud to them in Spanish and can complete activities when finished. To purchase the reading and activities, click here: https://bit.ly/3r96X3n For updates and free products, https://sws.myflodesk.com/oatz5bk0sf
Does your school use a rotating block schedule, which makes it impossible to create recurring appointments in your Outlook Calendar? Learn how to create a .csv file so you can quickly upload recurring appointments that fall on different days. Helpful for teachers and school administrators who want to stay organized and use Outlook Calendar! Click here to join our mailing list! https://sws.myflodesk.com/jkhttghotr
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