Are you new to teaching AP Spanish, or maybe just frustrated with finding your own resources to teach this course? This post is about how to teach AP Spanish Unit 5, The Factors That Influence Quality of Life. I have taught this course since 2014, and I believe it’s helpful to show others how to plan and teach an AP Unit ..read more

Today I would like to talk about why I collect cell phones in my classroom. It’s a topic that almost every high school teacher has discussed with colleagues, I would bet, and one that that invokes strong opinions for both pro and con. Last year, in the 2022,2023 school year, I made the decision to collect phones, and I will never go back ..read more

Need a new Spanish Travel Unit that requires no prep and no textbook? Need some activities to spice yours up? Check this out ..read more

Your AP Spanish students have a project. You’ve worked hard (either on creating the project or on finding a great project for the students, and now it’s time to get to work. So here’s what to know about how to pace AP Spanish projects so that students produce their best work ..read more

January is a time when many think “New Year, New Me!”. I’m posting this Spanish Teacher Blog Post Roundup to provide bite-sized Professional Development for those teachers that have a New Years Resolution to “Try Something New”! I hope you find something of interest! Scroll through the headings to find something you want to learn more about ..read more

So, what can we do to find our teaching joy again? This is what I try to do ..read more

Last month we took a look at Future Tense Activities for Spanish class with Listening and Writing. Today let’s look at Future Tense Spanish reading and speaking activities so we can hit all 4 modes of communication! The future tense is one of the fan favorites ..read more

Do you need an authentic listening activity for your Spanish students? Try this out! It’s a YouTube video explaining what winter in Chile is like! I created 2 kinds of questions to go with it; open-ended questions for students ready for a challenge, and and Edpuzzle version with multiple choice questions ..read more

For an engaging midterm exam review for Spanish class, consider using station-based activities, choice boards, and games. With station-based reviews, students complete activities at designated areas, fostering diverse learning. Choice boards offer students an array of linked activities they can select from, promoting critical thinking skills. Games, such as ‘The Unfair Game’ or ‘Golf,’ enhance engagement and make learning fun while also ensuring comprehensive revision ..read more

When you get back from Winter Break, how do you start off the “New Year” in Spanish class? I’m always torn- do I jump right back into the unit we were in before the break? Do I take some time to do something a little more fun, like New Years activities for Spanish class. Here are some fun ways to get back to school after winter break ..read more