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 | Jan 30, 2019 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Problems, Technology, Techy Stuff, What's New
January and February can be tough months to teach. It’s cold, the holiday fun is over, then mix in a few snow-days (or worse yet – a day you THOUGHT they would call off) to get everybody off schedule… sometimes you need something different to get... 
by Megan Smith | Sep 24, 2018 | Monday Motivation, Teacher Problems, Teacher Talk, What's New
You’ve made it through the busy days of the first weeks of school. You’ve learned names, set procedures, and are inspiring students about a new year of language learning. Everything is going great… until one day, it isn’t. As teachers, we tend... 
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 Megan Smith | Mar 10, 2016 | 1 Planning, Teacher Problems, What's New
Look at how you spend your work time. It will show what is most important to you. As a teacher it seems there is always something that demands your attention… meetings, making copies, fixing the copy machine, planning, grading, phone calls… I love... 
by Megan Smith | Nov 6, 2015 | grammar, Most Popular, Teacher Problems
Grammar. You already know which side of the fence you’re on, don’t you? It seems to me that world language teachers either LOVE it or HATE it. That it is crucial to student success or it’s not necessary at all. Well, I’m not part of either of...
