by Megan Smith | Mar 13, 2020 | 1 Planning, 2 Authentic Resources, Distance Learning, Proficiency, Teacher Problems, What's New
The talk about Online or Distance Learning is buzzing through schools and communities around the world. If you’re anxious about the change OR already there and need suggestions, this post is for you! It takes a change of mindset, but there are some great perks...
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 Kara Parker | Aug 2, 2019 | 1 Planning, Class Routines
Happy F-R-I-D-A-Y! Today I was surfing the web and was reminded of a great memory… the Friday Cheer! During my very first years in the classroom, I can remember hearing John Buckman’s business class yelling “F-R-I-D-A-Y, FRIDAY!” from across...
by Megan Smith | Aug 10, 2018 | 2 Authentic Resources, AP Themes, First Days, Movies, Proficiency, Units, What's New
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...
by Kara Parker | Aug 8, 2018 | Class Decor, First Days
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....
