by Kara Parker | Apr 28, 2015 | 2 Authentic Resources, Cinco de mayo, Mexico
Any celebration is a chance to show your students the products, practices and perspectives of a culture while adding new vocabulary. Something I like to do when there are many aspects to a topic, is to assign a different goal to groups that they will present to the... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 20, 2015 | Cinco de mayo, Culture, Mexico
I started our “cinco de mayo” study with a few interesting articles as I was out of class at PD’s twice this week. Students read about authentic street foods in Mexico like elote, carnitas, aguas frescas, and… (one of the best street foods in... 
by Kara Parker | Apr 8, 2015 | Activities/Sports, Family, Mexico, Sub Plans
Proctoring for state testing, sick days, PD sessions, peer observations. A day out of the classroom does NOT mean no work for the teacher. I feel like I do more work to prepare for a sub day, than I do for a regular day! Know the feeling? Here are some tips and a... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 6, 2015 | Cinco de mayo, Family, Games, Mexico
For me, our district’s family unit ends up being a lot of review. Students already know how to introduce, give simple descriptions, and talk about likes and dislikes. Yes, they may move from “me llamo” to “se llama” and “me... by Kara Parker | Mar 18, 2015 | 2 Authentic Resources, March/April, Mexico
This upcoming Spring Equinox will be very unique, because there will also be an eclipse. I am a big space nerd too, so I found this information fascinating. Add a pinch of culture about Kukulcán (the Mayan Feathered Snake God), Mayans, Chichen Itza and Mexico, and it... 
by Megan Smith | Feb 15, 2012 | Games, iPads, Listening, Mexico
“La Sireenaaaaaa!…. El Caballitoooo!!… El Polloooooooo!! Descarga ahora el típico juego mexicano de LOTERÍA pero en una versión contemporánea y por supuesto digital. Diversión garantizada para ti, tus amigos y la familia. Diseñada para jugar solo...
