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How to Teach Valentine’s Day in Elementary Spanish Class (Without Just Coloring Hearts)

Every February, Spanish teachers feel the pressure. Bulletin boards.Crafts.Vocabulary lists.Pinterest ideas.Worksheets with hearts. But here’s the real question: 👉 Are…
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Teaching About Bad Bunny During the Super Bowl in Elementary Spanish

The Super Bowl is a huge cultural event for our students. They hear about it at home, see it on…
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How to Teach Body Parts in Spanish in Elementary Classrooms Using Songs, Stories, and Games

Teaching body parts in elementary Spanish can be one of the most engaging units of the year, if we approach…
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HOW TO TEACH LA MALETA: A NEW YEAR’S TRADITION IN ELEMENTARY SPANISH CLASS

One of the questions I hear most often from teachers is:“How do I teach culture in a way that feels…
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WAKA WAKA CLASSROOM AGREEMENTS FOR ELEMENTARY SPANISH: THE HONEYCOMB APPROACH

Discover how pairing a Waka Waka chorus with a honeycomb visual turns classroom agreements into a joyful, memorable routine. This…
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TEACHING THROUGH STORIES: MY STORY AND THE BEGINNING OF AVENTURAS IN LEARNING

For years, I was the kind of teacher who followed the textbook. I’ve taught everything from kindergarten to 8th grade,…
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BOOST STORY COMPREHENSION WITH VOCABULARY PATTERNS IN SPANISH CLASS

One of my favorite ways to introduce new vocabulary before diving into a story is through patterns, or as we…
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ELEMENTARY MARCH MUSIC MADNESS WITH ANIMAL SONGS

March is the perfect time to bring some excitement into your elementary Spanish class with a March Madness music bracket!…
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MARCH MUSIC MADNESS IN SPANISH CLASS WITH TRADITIONAL LATIN AMERICAN GAMES

This school year, I decided to bring the excitement of March Madness into my elementary Spanish classes but with a…
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Traditional Games: Discover Sapo Sapito from Colombia- Part 5

Bringing Culture to the Classroom: A Traditional Colombian Game from My Childhood One of the things I love most about…
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SI TE GUSTA: A WINTER MOVEMENT GAME FOR SPANISH CLASS

This game is a fantastic way to encourage movement and student participation. It can be integrated at any point during…
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BRINGING CULTURE TO LIFE: TEACHING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ABOUT CELIA CRUZ

Teaching culture in the elementary classroom is a powerful way to engage students, foster appreciation, and build connections. This school…
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