The first weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. But let’s be honest—between adjusting to new schedules, learning names, and setting classroom routines, we teachers don’t always have the energy for elaborate lesson plans. That’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite low-prep, high-impact activities to kick off your French, Spanish, or … Read moreKicking Off a New School Year
Let’s be real. It’s May. You’re tired. I’m tired. The kids are tired. The coffee pot is tired. If you’re anything like me, this time of year brings a mix of emotions: pride in how far your students have come, dread at the mountain of grading, and let’s not forget the brain fog that makes … Read moreEnd of the Year Strategies for When You Just Can’t
Hey friends! I can hardly believe I’m typing this… but here we are! After a year of quietly rolling out Ça Marche! and ¡VALE! to schools around the country, the moment has officially arrived: May 1, 2025 marks the official national launch of my French and Spanish curricula for Levels 1 and 2! My blog … Read moreIt’s HERE! Ça Marche! and ¡VALE!
As the holiday season approaches, festive beverages take center stage, warming hearts and tantalizing taste buds. Among these delights, rompope and eggnog emerge as creamy concoctions steeped in tradition and flavor. While both beverages evoke feelings of coziness and celebration, they possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. Rompope: The Mexican Elixir Originating from Mexico, … Read moreRompope vs Eggnog: Two Creamy Delights
Krashen tells us to not only use interesting input, but to use COMPELLING input. One of the best ways to use compelling input is to talk about the students themselves. Students also like doing activities when they are perceived to be games. This activity is a game, but it involves writing sentences, listening, comprehending, evaluating, … Read moreThe Betting Game