by Kara Parker | Aug 4, 2015 | Class Decor, Vocabulary Building, What's New
A past principal asked us to have a word wall up for each unit. My mind was racing. Isn’t that an elementary thing? Do you know how long it takes to make a bulletin board?? And now for each unit! We learn SO much vocabulary, so which words do I pick? How will I... 
by Kara Parker | Aug 2, 2015 | 4 Assessments, Class Decor, What's New
At my past Kentucky school, we were asked to display a data wall. I remember that I was REALLY running out of wall space! I also was conflicted on HOW to turn their performance into DATA. I decided to go with what I believed in, proficiency levels, and let that be the... 
by Kara Parker | Jan 19, 2015 | Class Decor, Culture
Our principal asked us to spruce up the hallways and show the awesomeness that is going on in our classes. So I thought… What is our focus? What can I do that won’t take too much time to create? And update as the year goes? I believe pictures are... 
by Megan Smith | Oct 6, 2014 | Class Decor, Organization, Past Challenges
Let’s start with Megan Murphy’s classroom… She’s the winner for our MOST ORGANIZED CLASSROOM award! Congrats! I like Megan’s simple folder system to keep work and notes organized for absent students. Another great example is how she used... 
by Kara Parker | Sep 9, 2014 | Class Decor, Día de Muertos
Allison’s Muerto door is EXCITING and INFORMATIVE! It gives great, relevant information with bright visuals including real products and colorful photos. It’s cultural and current. The font has an authentic vibe. There are many items, but it is... 
by Kara Parker | Sep 8, 2014 | Class Decor, Culture, Past Challenges
Our “Most Cultural Space” winner is Inga Templeton! I cannot think of a more cultural AND useful item for a language classroom! Your litfaßsäule looks just like a real one. You have talent. This Costa Rican board by Amy Hertel is colorful, uses pictures...
