by Megan Smith | Jul 20, 2017 | Class Decor, First Days, What's New
If we want students using the target language at the start of a new year (especially at the novice level), then we have to have resources to encourage it. I’d ask students “¿Cómo estás?” and most really wanted to answer me in Spanish. Without help... 
by Kara Parker | Jul 19, 2017 | 1 Planning, Class Decor, Class Routines, First Days
Thinking about decorating your classroom or cart? Or using Target Language from day 1? We have something that will do both! It’s a post from the past and we still love it, so we gave it a fresh update for the new year. We hope you ♥love♥ the #FreeDownload... 
by Megan Smith | Jul 31, 2016 | Class Decor, First Days, Teacher Problems, What's New
It’s almost August and suddenly teachers are feeling the heat (not just these 100 degree temperatures)! It’s really easy to get caught up in bulletin boards, Pinterest boards, supplies, ideas… and it can be overwhelming. There is so much you COULD... 
by Kara Parker | Sep 17, 2015 | Class Routines, First Days, Speaking
This is a class routine from the beginning of time by Megan that I still love. Post #43 to be exact. Enjoy a little “Throwback Thursday”! Many ask how to keep it 90% in the TL. This is one way we’ve found that starts class off in the target language... by Megan Smith | Aug 19, 2015 | First Days, Teacher Problems
Whether you’re a brand new teacher, new to proficiency, or simply trying new things this year… It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Sometimes you have a great lesson that inspires (and requires) more time on the next lesson. Other times, a lesson or new... 
by Megan Smith | Aug 9, 2015 | First Days, What's New
Most of my memories from school come from field trips, experiments, and after school events. Good or bad, I don’t remember a lot of specific “lessons.” I don’t think I am alone on this. Getting hands-on and experiencing something new –...
