Lesson Ideas & Resources
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Zac el zorrillo aprende a pedir perdón: Book Review and Bullying Lesson For Spanish Class
As parents and teachers, bullying is one of the main problems on our minds. Zac el zorrillo aprende a pedir perdón by Misty Black and illustrated by Ana Rankovic tackles the issue head-on…
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5 (Last-Minute, Family-Friendly!) Online Spanish Christmas Activities
Christmas is only a few days away. And with that comes the dire need to have a few activities up your sleeve to do with your kids at home. Every year Christmas gets…
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Free Download: Digital Spanish Christmas Bingo
The holiday season is upon us, which means sleigh-loads full of Christmas-related lessons but no time to plan. And it’s also where this week’s free download, digital Spanish Christmas bingo, is here to…
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No-Contact, COVID-Friendly Classroom Activities
Oh, COVID. Leave it to a global pandemic to make teachers go back to square one and be forced to reinvent the wheel. While each school has its own policies, the main variables…
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Yes, You Can Do NaNoWriMo in Spanish Class!
November is National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo. It’s a month-long sprint to write a book, and while it was created with adults in mind, their Young Writers Program is meant…
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Pause that Lesson, It’s Time for Some Spanish Brain Breaks!
Did you know that after nine minutes of an online class most kids start to tune out? You can increase that number to somewhere between 10-30 minutes for in-person classes. Kids (and adults!)…
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5 Simple, At-Home Spanish STEM Challenges
These 5 simple, at-home Spanish STEM challenges are fun, have minimal mess, and can be completed with everyday household items. They foster a love of science, technology, engineering, and math all while bringing…
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10 Simple First Week of School Activities for Online Learning (in Spanish!)
This school year is certainly one for the books. Every teacher is feeling out of sorts and like a first year, newbie all over again. So how can you start the school year…
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The Best Spanish ABC Songs
It never ceases to amaze me that there isn’t a Spanish ABC song like there is in English. And it always ends up being a stressful hunt to find the right song that…
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The Top 5 Channels for Spanish Read-Alouds on YouTube
Read-alouds play a pivotal role in every child’s educational journey. But sometimes our Spanish selection doesn’t quite stack up to what we own in English. Even in our household. My daughter has a…
