One thing I’ve realized over the years is how powerful it is to teach things that are actually happening. I…
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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 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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