New year, new routine

I used to be one of those teachers who was all about kids coming in to class and getting started … More

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 … More

I love to travel and I love to teach…but I don’t love to travel with my students. I can’t handle … More

Don’t tell the other teachers your school our secret: language teachers have the most fun! I mean, it doesn’t matter … More

We’re in the business of making kids feel special. Aplausos especiales do just that! In my class, when someone does … More

If your kiddos are like my kiddos… they say (and write) things like yo tiene. And if you’re like me, … More

Card Talk is AWESOME! If you’re new to Teaching with Comprehensible Input or considering taking the plunge, Card Talk would … More

I don’t know what took me so long to embrace BAILE VIERNES. I had been hearing chattering about it and … More

Write & Discuss is awesome, y’all! I’ve been doing it forever with my little darlings, but I didn’t know it … More

Hola amigos, 2 things for you this morning: In collaboration with the University of Illinois, I’ll be doing a FREE … More

I’ve discovered the secret ingredient to make any game fun…it’s luck. Maybe it’s because we live in the state of … More

Is he tall or microscopic? Where does he live? Why is he so sad? Whether you’re working on a One … More

It’s August 1 and that means Back to School is just around the corner! The Walmarts are all decked out … More

I’ve taught on a block schedule for 12 years and I love it! If you’re starting out with a block … More

It’s the end of the year and I’m straightening up and jotting down notes before I leave for summer break. … More

We know that Comprehensible Input is the essential ingredient for language acquisition. But how do you know you’re being comprehensible? … More

Who didn’t love their Magic 8 Ball back in the day? Dust it off for LOADS of CI! We use … More

I heard once, “if their bum is numb, so is their brain”. I don’t know who said it or when … More

Here’s a fun way to quickly pair students for activities, AND it exposes them more vocabulary without any effort at … More