by theculturalclassroom | Feb 12, 2023 | Culture
I’m sure that many of us teachers (especially if you’re reading this post), ran into February with the following sentiment: to increase awareness of the African diaspora in the Spanish classroom! If so, then you’re in good company. Because I started...
by theculturalclassroom | Jan 8, 2023 | Quick Tips
Welcome to the New Year! You know how the New Year always seems so shiny and, well, new? And you make all these resolutions for change…but many times forget all about them and sink back into your old routine within a few weeks? Let’s fix that by engaging in a weekly...
by theculturalclassroom | Jan 1, 2023 | Culture, Distance Learning
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...
by theculturalclassroom | Nov 1, 2022 | Culture
When I learned about Hispanic culture and people during my K-12 experience, it was often from a Eurocentric, one-dimensional perspective. We never really discussed the racial, cultural, linguistic, and complex diversity that makes up Hispanic communities. Neither did...
by theculturalclassroom | Oct 29, 2022 | Classroom
In this blog post, you will get some hot tips, ideas, and activity suggestions to increase engagement in the Spanish classroom! If you stroll by my classroom at any given moment, you’re probably going to notice the booming wave of loud music pouring out of my...