Cognate Activities for Spanish Class
Build confidence in your Spanish students with these fun Spanish cognate activities! Your students will be amazed at how much Spanish they can understand. I love seeing how proud they are of themselves for being able to successfully complete these activities! 1. MYSTERY PICTURES Get students excited about learning Spanish and build their confidence with […]
2023 Spanish Teacher Giveaway + FREE Spanish Resources
July 24, 2023By La Profe Plotts It is the end of July and that means back-to-school season is upon us once again. To help make the transition back to school easier, I have teamed up with over 50 of my Spanish teacher friends to offer a special back-to-school giveaway just for you! Each of us creates Spanish […]
Speaking Activity for Spanish Class: Fishbowl
Looking for a low-pressure way to get ALL your students speaking in Spanish class? Try a fishbowl! This speaking activity for Spanish class is super easy to do and provides a ton of input and output in the target language for students! HERE’S HOW A FISHBOWL WORKS 1. FIND A SPACE Before you begin, you’ll […]
How to Quit Wasting Transition Time in Spanish Class
If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love using games, task cards, and hands-on activities in my secondary classroom. I like how they lend themselves to collaboration and community building, all while having fun and learning. Research shows a teenager’s attention span is about 10 minutes so I move my students around a […]
Tips for Using Pixel Art in Spanish Class
Do you use my mystery pics in class? I LOVE Spanish pixel art because they are no-prep for me and self-checking for students. They get immediate feedback on their answers because either the pixels change or they don’t. Students love trying to guess what the picture is going to be! My mystery pics are made […]
Spring Activities for Spanish Class
Seasonal activities are a great way to engage your Spanish students. Here are some of my favorites for spring! 1. CONVERSATION CARDS Give your students a ton of speaking opportunities in Spanish class this spring with these fun spring-themed conversation cards! There are 48 cards to get your students up and moving while reviewing topics learned in Spanish […]
Fall Activities for Spanish Class
Seasonal activities are a great way to engage your Spanish students. Here are four of my fall-themed favorites, including a fun freebie! 😍 1. CONVERSATION CARDS Give your students a ton of speaking opportunities in Spanish class this fall with these fun fall-themed conversation cards! There are 48 cards to get your students up and moving while […]
Día de Muertos Ideas for Spanish Class
El Día de Muertos is one of my favorite things to teach my students about because it is such a beautiful, misunderstood holiday. Do you also want to teach your students about el Día de Muertos but you are overwhelmed with the idea of spending hours creating activities for your students? Here are some easy […]
Hispanic Heritage Month Ideas for Spanish Class
Want to teach your Spanish students about Hispanic Heritage Month but don’t know where to start? Overwhelmed with the idea of spending hours creating activities for your students? Here are some easy and fun Hispanic Heritage Month activities you can use in Spanish class! #1. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COLLABORATIVE POSTERS Looking for a unique Hispanic […]
First Day of Spanish Class Lesson Plan
At a loss with what to do with your Spanish classes on the first day? I got you. Personally, I never go over rules and procedures until a few days into the term. I always end up with new students every day for the first few days and I don’t want them to miss anything […]
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¡Hola! If you haven’t figured it out by now, I am insanely passionate about supporting Spanish teachers. I have been listening to teachers ask over and over again for more resources, more support, and more ideas for making their teaching lives easier because they are overwhelmed and struggling with burnout and stress. I started a […]
Proven Routines and Procedures for Spanish Class
Ten+ years into my teaching career and I finally feel like my classroom runs like a well-oiled machine. Through A LOT of trial and error, I have created a space that works for me AND my students. Many of the following ideas put the responsibility back on the students so they learn life skills and […]
