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 | Apr 3, 2015 | 1 Planning, Family, Proficiency, Units
For most teachers, we have topics to cover and a curriculum to follow. I’ve always been a team player, but I like to put my own twist on it to connect with my students. In the next few posts, Megan and I want to share how we have changed up the... 
by Megan Smith | Mar 27, 2015 | Family, Listening, Listening Resources, Videos
Language learners need a lot of input. That’s a fact. However, not all input is equal. They need authentic examples of vocabulary in action to grow, and not just from their teacher. That’s why I love YouTube. There’s so much students can learn from a... 
by Kara Parker | Apr 16, 2013 | Family, Movies, Vocabulary Building, Writing
Now they need a task while watching the movie. A character map worked perfectly this time for my classes. Furthermore, it connects to English Arts and my unit on describing people. In fact, Selena worked so well, I don’t think I’ll ever teach a unit based... 
by Megan Smith | Apr 10, 2013 | Family, Reading, Sub Plans, Vocabulary Building
Cómico. Interesante. Loco. Those are the words my students always use to describe themselves… and their friends…and their school…and the video clips I show them. Ha! It can be hard to encourage some students to expand their vocabulary. If they know a...
