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: 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
Sneak peek: Here’s how I taught a five-day writer’s workshop about names in heritage speaker class. Do you know the story of how you got your name? Some people are named after family members, or distinguished social leaders. Some people are named after the favorite TV show characters of the
Sneak peek: Inside you will find examples and best practices on how to write a grant proposal to fund acquiring Spanish-language books for your classroom library. Personally to date, I have received over $7,000 in funding for my classroom FVR library. Getting funding for your classroom can be daunting. It
Take an inside look at the heritage Spanish speaker class curriculum I created for my third year teaching this class.
Food is by far my favorite form of cultural expression and after having several class parties, I saw that my heritage students took great pride in certain recipes they love to eat and cook.
Sneak peek: Here’s a fun way to teach the creative writing concept of personification with your heritage speaking students! Netflix has put out a really neat documentary series about different types of tacos in Mexico. They even explain some unique taco varieties that my students had never heard of like
Sneak peek: Looking for a movie to show in your heritage Spanish class? All eyes were glued to the screen during this charming movie. My heritage students were enthralled with the Latino characters that reminded them of people they know personally. They found the main character’s father to be especially
Sneak peek: How to ensure your party in heritage Spanish class is a success! More than being fun and taking a break, parties can be a very educational and rewarding experience for you and your heritage students. Creating a space for parties in heritage class is an important cultural component
My heritage students have been studying bilingualism (I’ll share more about this unit later!), so I thought that with Thanksgiving around the corner this would be the perfect time to write a thank you card to the people in their lives that have helped them become bilingual. There is much
How do you know if a student is a native speaker or a heritage speaker? Does the difference between the two terms really matter? If so, why? Due to my recent post about fostering a growth mindset in heritage speaking students, I fielded some great questions about these two terms
Sneak Peek: How I designed a digital comprehension placement test for Spanish speaking students. Heritage speakers come to our classes at varying levels and some of them slip through the cracks in classes that are not appropriate for their ability. The beginning of the year is hectic and trying to
Hey there, I’m Courtney! A Spanish teacher who creates resources that engage & empower heritage Spanish-speaking students, saving you time and energy!
