Month: July 2025

Don’t let the last 5 minutes ruin your class!

Let’s talk about the last 5 minutes of class. You know—the part where students think the learning is over… and suddenly discipline problems start bubbling up. If you’re not teaching bell-to-bell, you’re giving them a gap—one they’ll fill with noise, phones, or mischief. Even giving them unstructured time to complete work can send a class … Read moreDon’t let the last 5 minutes ruin your class!

Kicking Off a New School Year

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