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¡Feliz día de las madres! FREE DOWNLOAD!

¡Hola todas/todes/todos! As Spanish teachers, we have the opportunity to not only teach our students the language but also to expose them to different cultures and traditions--and in reverse, show how the Spanish language/customs can be incorporated into everyday...

What is a WebQuest and why my students love them?

Have you used WebQuests recently in your World Language classes? No matter where you are in the school year, WebQuests offer a great opportunity for your students to experience authentic culture and to grow intellectually. Let's explore some of the ways I implement...

Freebie: Mes de la mujer | ¡Tarjetas!

Check out my new FREEBIE for you for Women's History Month! Download your cards here Have your students honor the important females in their lives by customizing these gorgeous and diverse cards with messages of inspiration & love. A quick demo (less than 2...

Social Justice in the Spanish Classroom

Many of us are looking for ways to incorporate Social Justice themes in the classroom. Here are some videos on Social Justice & an activity to bring in relevant vocabulary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spanish Classroom & Diversity/Inclusion...

“It’s the middle of February, now what?”

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 February like:...

Hacks to Jumpstart Your New Year: Google Drive  

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...

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...

Why Teach about Indigenous Peoples in Spanish Class?

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...

Instant Sub Plans Using Pear Deck

I don't know about you, but life can be quite unexpected. Expect the unexpected with this simple trick so that you can turn any Pear Deck presentation into an instant sub plan! Check out my video below or read the key takeaways that follow....

Fun Spanish Classroom Games to Boost Engagement!

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 door....

Why teach about Día de los Muertos?

There are many reasons why we should teach about Día de los Muertos in class--an amazing and truly rich holiday that shares so much of the target cultures' products, practices, and perspectives. From a social justice perspective, I work hard to make sure that my...

There’s so much to say.

This blog post is for every teacher who suffers from anxiety or is ever paralyzed by it. I see you. I am you. #normalizementalhealth Don't let smiles fool you. Anxiety loves to hide behind smiles. FLAVA Conference 2022. Let me start by being brutally honest with you...

I hate that I have to write this but…

Growing up, I lived in a community in Brooklyn called Little Puerto Rico. On a side note, I'm reading a wonderful book right now that is basically a biopic of my experience in Brooklyn as a little girl: "When We Make It" by Elisabet Velasquez. Knickerbocker Ave. Marc...

Spanish Teachers, Save Big with These Tips

To herald in the Back to School season, on August 1st & 2nd, Teachers Pay Teachers will be throwing a site-wide sale! How exciting?! You can save up to 25% off resources in my store!! AGH! Here's my guide on how to navigate this sale like a pro! 1. What's the...

My Teacher Office Glam Up + Special Surprise 👀

  My Teacher Office  Glam Up + Special Surprise      In need of a new place to work If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen my previous office tour of my dedicated teacher workspace in my bedroom. I was so proud of it! I made lemonade out of...

My Favorite Resources for Distance Learning

My Favorite Resources for Distance Learning

What does one do with seemingly indefinite time off and no immediate plans for instruction for kids? Well, you go into planning mode. I've been lurking on all my favorite teaching websites, hoarding ideas, and preparing them to share with my followers and eventually,...

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