As an elementary Spanish teacher with limited class time, finding ways to keep students engaged and motivated is key so we can get the most out of our time together, and as a teacher, I’m able to support and facilitate their language acquisition journey better. Here are some useful tips to keep your students’ motivation […] The post KEEPING EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNERS MOTIVATED appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

There are different alternatives to the regular or commonly used Valentine’s Day activities. One of them is to invite your students to think about what fills their hearts and brings joy. This heart mapping activity has been designed with novice proficiency levels in mind but can certainly be adapted for other levels by prompting students […] The post HEART MAPPING ACTIVITY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

This has to be one of the most engaging activities that I have used with my early elementary students. With the support of technology, I have animated their drawings, and this has consistently surprised them each time we reach this point. I followed the steps below: Asked my students to make a drawing of one […] The post CHARACTER PERSONALITIES THROUGH ANIMATED DRAWINGS IN SPANISH CLASS appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

The Affective Filter is one of Dr. Stephen Krashen’s hypotheses for language acquisition. It refers to the learner’s emotional state when learning a language. If a student is feeling stress during class, this could generate a mental block and cause them to feel overwhelmed, making the affective filter go high. The best approach for students’ […] The post LOWERING THE AFFECTIVE FILTER FOR EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNERS appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

A short story can be used in more than one class! There are many activities you can engage in after telling or reading a short story. Here are ideas some that will help you maximize short stories: Start by Introducing the Characters of the Story: If possible, print the characters and discuss details such as […] The post HOW TO MAXIMIZE SHORT STORIES appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

Returning to school after the winter break can be a challenging experience, not only for teachers but also for students, as both  often feel fatigued and out of their regular routines. My recommendation is to keep it simple and introduce engaging activities that can be completed within a single class period. Here are some ideas […] The post 5 EASY ACTIVITIES FOR AFTER THE WINTER BREAK appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

Every year comes with its share of highs and lows, and though this particular year brought its challenges, I’m grateful to say that I’m in good health. I’ve found immense joy in conducting training sessions for teachers, and I hope the coming year will bring even more opportunities for me to do so. Looking ahead, […] The post IT’S A WRAP AND ADIÓS 2023! appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

Creating a gratitude map with students is simple and does not require a lengthy process. This activity can be done at any time of the year. To begin, download the templates HERE and select the one you consider most suitable for your classes. Subsequently, facilitate a group conversation about the things your students are grateful […] The post CREATING A GRATITUDE MAP appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more

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This was an end-of-school-year project that spanned about 8 classes, equivalent to three weeks in our schedule. The project was conducted as part of an all-school Celebration of Learning event, intended to be shared with families. The project’s goal was to provide third-grade students with the opportunity to apply their Spanish skills as novice learners. […] The post NOVICE LANGUAGE LEARNERS AS AUTHORS appeared first on FunForSpanishTeachers ..read more