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TEACHING THROUGH STORIES: MY STORY AND THE BEGINNING OF AVENTURAS IN LEARNING

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For years, I was the kind of teacher who followed the textbook. I’ve taught everything from kindergarten to 8th grade, and I worked hard to plan lessons, cover vocabulary lists, and check off grammar points. But despite all that effort, something was missing. My ... Read More about TEACHING THROUGH STORIES: MY STORY AND THE BEGINNING OF AVENTURAS IN LEARNING

The Three Modes of Communication in Elementary Spanish: What They Look Like Through Stories

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Have you ever looked at your lesson plan and wondered, What do I really want my students to be able to do with the Spanish they’re learning? Maybe you have a story, a set of flashcards, and a few activities ready to go. Your students are engaged, they recognize the ... Read More about The Three Modes of Communication in Elementary Spanish: What They Look Like Through Stories

Spanish Class Agreements: 5 Core Words I Use Every Year

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Since 2022, I have been using the same five words for my Spanish Class Agreements: respeta • participa • mira • habla español • escucha I keep these words because they work for me and my students. What I change each year is the song and the way I introduce them. ... Read More about Spanish Class Agreements: 5 Core Words I Use Every Year

Why I Color-Code Spanish High-Frequency Words in My Elementary Classroom

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Using colors, visuals, gestures, and stories to support comprehension and communication WHY RED & BLUE? If you’ve followed my classroom for a while, you’ve probably seen these cards before. They’ve become a big part of the way I teach through ... Read More about Why I Color-Code Spanish High-Frequency Words in My Elementary Classroom

Routines vs. Procedures: What’s the Difference in the Elementary Spanish Classroom?

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Every August, I hear teachers talking about routines and procedures. The funny thing is, those words are often used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Understanding the difference completely changed the way I approach the beginning of the school ... Read More about Routines vs. Procedures: What’s the Difference in the Elementary Spanish Classroom?