I used to be one of those teachers who was all about kids coming in to class and getting started…
A conference and a give away
Today I’m at the Professional Language Association of Nevada’s fall conference with my PLC People and I’m excited to present…
The magic of TPR
Total Physical Response (known as TPR in the biz) is pure magic!! I know of no easier, faster, or more…
A language class for everyone
You know the cool thing about teaching with Comprehensible Input? It makes language class accessible for everyone. You know the…
Padlet Picture Talks
Is it safe to say we’re all back to school? Are there any lucky holdouts who don’t start school until…
Hey Team…huddle up for a pep talk!
Hey Team! When I started this little blogcito, I just thought I’d share some games and tell some stories. I…
Mientes con todos los dientes: A lying game
This week, during out teacher work days, I remembered a super hilarious Get to Know you game that we used…
Back to School Round Up
Holy Moly! It’s that time of year already! I’m back to school TOMORROW, and then I’ll meet my new little…
Classroom management: Why the start of the year is so important
Classroom management is a big deal. In fact, it’s such a big deal that I think it’s the biggest factor…
Making Classroom Games Awesome
It’s no secret, I love to play games in my classroom. But I think it’s a pretty fine line between…
Foto frenzy- a Picture Talk game
This past week I was at the iFLT conference and I had the chance to learn from some of the…
iFLT & a new game
Here I am in St. Petersburg, Florida having the best time at the iFLT conference! It is so inspiring to…
Sweet Dreams: Hammock culture in Yucatán
So, I just got back from an incredible trip to Mérida, Mexico with One World Trek and I learned something…
Most fun PD: One World Trek
You guys!! I just got back from THE MOST FUN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ever! If you’re a Spanish teacher, you’ve got…
Looking good: Portfolios
Since language acquisition is a subconscious process, frequently our little darlings feel like “they’re not doing anything” in class. We know…
Changes for next year
Every year I leave for Summer Break with a note on my desk, labeled, “CHANGE FOR NEXT YEAR”. I thought…
Spanish 4’s “Best Sellers”
As promised, here are “Los libros mejores según la clase de español 4”. If you’re looking for recommendations for Spanish…
Spanish 1’s “Best Sellers”
On Friday, after our last Free Reading session together, we compiled a list of “Los mejores libros según la clase…
Spanish 1’s final: La última celebración de conocimiento
So excited, guys! First of all, I’m never excited about a Final Exam. Ever. Basically most of my time is…
A cocinar con la Sra. Chase: Agua de jamaica
When I was little, I was obsessed with having a cooking show. Every chance I got, I would make delightful…
