Play that holiday music… (and I’m not talking Mariah Carey)
Music is a big part of holiday traditions and I love how each culture has unique songs that connect to the season. There’s nothing wrong with “All I want for Christmas is you” feat. Justin Beiber, but I like to expose students to music that is really...‘Tis the season… celebrate and advocate! #worldlanguages
I’ve seen and heard of a lot of great things WL teachers are doing in their own classrooms, but what really gets my attention is when I hear about great things happening throughout a WL department. Teachers need space to teach and connect with students in their...
Have a bad day? Think again.
You’ve made it through the busy days of the first weeks of school. You’ve learned names, set procedures, and are inspiring students about a new year of language learning. Everything is going great… until one day, it isn’t. As teachers, we tend...
Ditch the “Review Unit” and try this instead!
Here it is. I’m openly against a “review unit” in the world language class (or any class actually). (If you love them, keep reading. You might change your mind. If not, we can still be friends even if we disagree.) I’ve tried starting the year with a review, and...
Solving the Classroom Tissue Issue
The school supply list is out! Are tissue boxes on your list? If so, check out one way to add a little learning to that item. I taught at a school that said tissue boxes and other supplies cannot be for extra credit because students should not be buying their grades....
World Language Syllabus for Proficiency
I’m starting to see teachers on social media heading back to school! Where did the summer go?? The syllabus can be one way to set proficiency expectations at the beginning. We’ve updated our past syllabus template, plus added an additional template with a...5 things every language teacher should do over summer break
The school year is wrapping up for most teachers and summer vacation is almost here. Transitioning from a busy, action-packed routine to a more relaxed and carefree one can be difficult… right?!? 😉 Looking for a few ideas to enjoy your summer AND get inspired...
Hold an award ceremony
Published on May 16, 2015 Grammys! Emmys! Golden Globes! Nobel Prize! ESPYs! Every year we celebrate all kinds of accomplishments. Those nominated for the different awards are simply being honored for their hard work and success achieved! Our students also work...For all you do…Thank YOU!
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