by Megan Smith | Oct 23, 2019 | 1 Planning, What's New
Growing our students’ vocabulary is a big part of our work as language teachers. They need to know WORDS to be able to communicate and make meaning of a new language. But as you know, just because you teach it doesn’t mean they necessarily remember it. ... 
by Megan Smith | Aug 11, 2019 | Class Decor, First Days, Organization, What's New
Back to school 2019 Inspiring visuals to promote diversity + culture Some of you are already back to school and others are still waiting on the floors to be ready… I know when I’m prepping for a new school year I often suffer from DESICION FATIGUE. ... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 18, 2019 | Environment, March, March/April, May, What's New
Spring has sprung! Ok, well it has for most of us. (Sorry to those of you in the tundra-like states. Hang in there, it’s coming.) I love this time of year! It feels so good to get outside after being cooped up all winter. Plus, I love watching things come to life.... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 11, 2019 | 2 Authentic Resources, Culture, Music
Have you heard "Kitipun" yet? If not, you need to! The first single from Juan Luis Guerra's new album was just released on April 5 and it's making major waves. The bachata beat is super catchy, the lyrics are sweet, and the visuals make it easy to understand what he's... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 4, 2019 | What's New
Are you overwhelmed with all there is to do? (Grades, new preps, student recommendations, car insurance, grocery shopping, remembering birthdays, oh my!) It’s stressful when a million random things loom over you. Some teachers are made for this....
