Category: Distance Learning
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Enero: Nuevo año, ¡Nuevo yo!
There is something quite magical about the new year, whether it is something that we just assign to it or if it is truly incredible. I find it full of hope and promise, and a reminder that I am in control of my destiny. What about you? What are your thoughts about the New Year?…
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“Getting to Know Famous Afro-Latinas” in Spanish Class
Looking for a no-prep Spanish activity that can serve as a bellringer, online activity, learning centers, gallery walk, or even more? Here is a look at how you can use the “Getting to Know” series, today looking specifically at “Getting to Know Afro-Latinas.” This would be great for Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or…
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New Year, New Me: Teacher Organization, Starting with Your Desktop!
¡Feliz navidad y próspero año nuevo mi familia linda! I hope that everyone is getting the rest that they so deserve–this year has been one for the books, that’s for sure! Here’s hoping that 2022 brings us everything we hope and dream for. I love the beginning of the year because it symbolizes new beginnings.…
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Get Your Class in the Mood of Día de los Muertos with a LyricsTraining Song!
Looking for a fun (and *free*) activity to do with your students for Día de los Muertos? Check out my LyricsTraining activity for “Cempasúchil” by Monsieur Periné. Listen to full song here: The lyrics are beautiful and related to Día de los Muertos. You could listen to the song as a class and analyze the…
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Celebrando el Día de los Muertos
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What Do You Do When You’re A Spanish Teacher But You Love Reggaetón? 🤷♀️
I love music. I swear, it’s partially how I increased my Spanish skills: singing along to Selena in the bathroom mirror and asking my friends to help me translate what she was saying. Back in the day, the lyrics used to come with the cassette tapes so I used to match up the sounds with…
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How do I plan for the start of school? Asking for a friend who’s a Spanish teacher. 💃🏽 TWO WEEKS OF FREE PLANS!
Is anybody a bit nervous about the start of the new school year? Well here are two-ish weeks of lessons (intended for block days/1B & 1 courses). I hope that you enjoy these FREE lessons. You can decide to use Pear Deck or not! Enjoy! ¡Un beso! -Allison #FREEBIES!! Receive more than two weeks of…
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Freebies, Fiesta, and Fun! Getting to Know Each Other in Spanish Class During the First Weeks of School!
Looking for some fun activities for the Spanish 1-2 classrooms for the first couple of weeks? Not sure if you are going to be virtual or in-person (or a mix of both)? Check out my various projects, including a mega freebie! I’ll go into detail on each item below: 1. FREEBIE: Todo sobe mi presentación…
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What is Feria de Sevilla and Why Should We Celebrate It In Spanish Class?
Post revised on April 16th, 2022 Feria de Sevilla is a massive celebration in southern Spain (in the city of Sevilla to be exact) that has worldwide fame. Bullfights. Women in flamenco dresses. Dapper men in trajes tradicionales. Dancing. Family and friends coming together. The fair. And the lights–the fair is ablaze in lights at…