Sneak peek: Everything you should know about my approach to teaching a heritage speaker class. My story begins in 2017 when I inherited the heritage Spanish class at my school with no clear scope & sequence to go on. That first year was a whirlwind! With little to no time
Take an inside look at the heritage Spanish speaker class curriculum I created for my third year teaching this class.
Sneak Peek: How to plan a Cinco de Mayo event at your school that promotes school pride, cultural awareness, student leadership and collaboration. As educators, sometimes we get the chance to make a lasting impact, even outside the walls of the classroom. When students look back at their educational experiences,
Transforming a classroom bulked out with desks crammed into every spare space, into a haven for bookworms is about much more than simply filling shelves with titles. It’s about creating an atmosphere that celebrates the joy of reading and ignites curiosity in young minds. Here are a few ways heritage
Sneak Peek: Do your students love Bad Bunny? Here’s a fun lesson plan for Valentine’s Day featuring a clean Bad Bunny song, Valentine’s card template, and Dado de Cupido. When it comes to Bad Bunny, it seems you either love him or hate him. Personally, I wasn’t a fan, but
Sneak peek: How teachers can batch their meal prep in order to save time during the busy school year. Are you ready to organize your meal plans for either an upcoming medical leave or perhaps just to have a stash of meals for the school year? As a teacher, weeknights
Sneak peek: “Yo nunca” is a really fun game to play in heritage Spanish class or Spanish 3 to practice the present perfect tense. Have you ever played the game “Never Have I Ever” in Spanish class or “Yo nunca”? This game is SO much fun because it gets students
Sneak peek: How to throw a relaxing party in Spanish class when it’s first hour or your group isn’t very lively. We love throwing parties in heritage Spanish class, but this past year I had the challenge of having a 1st hour and a 4th hour class. I’m an equal
Sneak Peek: A new class party idea for you- a color party! Looking for a fun new themed class-party idea? Why not try a color party!? Color parties were trending on Tik Tok and one of my students had the idea of doing one to celebrate the end of the
Sneak peek: An interview about teaching heritage language learners on the World Language Classroom Podcast I am so excited to share about my experiences as a guest on this podcast interview with Joshua Cabral at World Language Classroom Podcast. I really enjoyed the chance to talk with him about my
Sneak peek: Bulletin board decoration ideas for heritage Spanish class. It’s no secret that creating an environment that invites and encourages learning has a direct impact on student motivation and performance. A learning environment done well will usually consist of many carefully considered elements. Components such as lighting, desk configuration,
Sneak peek: Low prep to Back-to-school resources for heritage Spanish class to start your year off with a bang! The first few weeks back to school are an adjustment for everyone. The month of September is a blur! For me, the whole month is spent operating at a blistering pace
Sneak Peek: Encourage critical thinking skills in Spanish class with a one pager for the purpose of growth in literary analysis. Meet your new favorite go-to resource for teaching novels in Spanish class. I love this project because it encourages students to think critically and creatively. Instead of comprehension questions
Sneak peek: An icebreaker called Hexagon Connect that allows you to get to know your students and foster a sense of community within your classroom. I have a fun Hexagon Connect Icebreaker to share with you. Which serves the dual purpose of a get-to-know-you activity, as well as a bulletin
Hey there, I’m Courtney! A Spanish teacher who creates resources that engage & empower heritage Spanish-speaking students, saving you time and energy!
