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Recognizing Student Achievement with the Seal of Biliteracy
¡Hola profes! I hope you have been having a great start to the school year so far! This week, I wanted to share a blog post written by my friend Jamie from Specialty Spanish about the Seal of Biliteracy. I found her post to be super informative, and I thought that you might too! Happy…
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Activity Ideas for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! How are you doing? I hope your school year has been going well so far! Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) is almost here! Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect opportunity to highlight the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities in the United States and across the Spanish-speaking world. …
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Spanish Class Activity Ideas for Returning from Winter Break
¡Hola profes! I hope you have had a fantastic winter break so far and that you’ve had plenty of opportunities to recharge your batteries before going back to school! Speaking of school – I can’t believe it’s time to start thinking about what activities to do with students when we get back. Returning to school…
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Christmas Vocabulary Activity Ideas for Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! How are you doing? I can’t believe we are almost halfway through December already! Where is the time going? The holiday season is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to bring some Christmas cheer into your Spanish classroom while helping students expand their vocabulary. Christmas-themed activities are not only festive, but are…
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Halloween Activity Ideas for Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! I hope all is going well! Has the first marking period ended for you yet? At my school, we are just about done. I can’t believe 25% of the school year is done already! Let me ask you a question, profes: Do you and your students complete any Halloween-themed activities in your classroom? …
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Top Día de Muertos Activity Ideas for Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! How are you doing? I can’t believe we are more than halfway through October already! Let’s talk about el Día de Muertos! As the end of October approaches, it’s the perfect opportunity to immerse your Spanish students in one of the most colorful and culturally significant celebrations in the Spanish-speaking world. El Día…
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Classroom Decor Ideas for Spanish Teachers
¡Hola profes! I hope you’ve all been having a fantastic summer so far, and I hope you still have many weeks left before you have to return to school! If you’re anything like me, no matter how hard you try, you might not be able to keep school off the brain. Around this time of…
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Engaging and Effective End-of-the-Year Activity Ideas for Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! How are you doing today? I can’t believe how quickly spring is flying by! How many days of school do you have left? Profes, let’s talk about keeping students engaged and actively participating in class through the end of the year. With summer on the brain, it can be challenging to keep your…
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Activity Ideas for Fantastic Formal Observations in Spanish Class
¡Hola profes! I hope you’re doing well today! Are you having nice spring weather where you are? We’ve been having a warm (albeit rainy) spring here so far in Pennsylvania. The warmer temperatures always remind me that summer is on its way! Let me know if you can relate to this: the end of the…
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Tips for Incorporating Authentic Materials Into Your Spanish Classes
¡Hola profes! How are you doing today? I can’t believe it’s April already. I have just over two months left in the school year. How about you? As the school year progresses and our students’ knowledge and skill levels increase, we may be looking for new ways to challenge our students to provide them with…
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