by Kara Parker | Apr 15, 2013 | 1 Planning, En el Tiempo de las Mariposas, Movies
According to the education gurus, an experience (like movies, field trips and guests) is the best way to increase student motivation. I’ve found this to be extremely true with my students, especially during testing week. This week I will be sharing my plans for... 
by Kara Parker | May 19, 2012 | En el Tiempo de las Mariposas, Movies, Writing
I love to use movies when motivation is low, and the end of the year is the perfect time! Now, I still want them to be learning and using Spanish, even if the movie is in English. I want the movie to be deep in culture and something new to them. I have shown Disney... 
by Megan Smith | Mar 25, 2012 | Movies
I’m guilty. Kara is too! We’ve read the books and we both went to see “The Hunger Games” this weekend. It’s kind of a big deal. By the first Friday, the movie had already grossed $68.25 million. It is safe to say that more than a few of...
