reading activity
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Stoplight Reading: A Favorite Reading Activity For Student Engagement

I did the most incredible thing (an engaging reading activity) with my students a couple of weeks ago! On a dreary Tuesday, I told my work wifey, Whitney, that I felt like really pushing my advanced 7th graders. I explained to her that I’ve been focusing a lot recently on really “fun” and joyful activities…
April 25, 2022Posted inClassroom Games, Teaching Strategies
Favorite Game for World Language Classrooms
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Favorite Game for World Language Classrooms

At the beginning of this month, I led a free workshop called Moving Through March! I introduced teachers to some of my favorite games for World Language classrooms. March is such a long month, and motivating our students is incredibly challenging. In fact, getting engagement in some classes this year is like PULLING TEETH! #theapathyisREAL…
April 4, 2022Posted inClassroom Games
podcast
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An Inspiring, Authentic Podcast For World Language Teachers

I was talking about my podcast with a colleague today and realized mid-conversation that I haven't actually blogged about my newest adventure as a podcaster! Where to begin? I was inspired by my business coach, Alissa McDonald, to start one. I love hers! It's The Teacher Hustle Podcast, you've got to check it out. I…
March 22, 2022Posted inPodcast
brain breaks
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Brain Break Part 28: Statues

This Week's Theme: Statues Y’all!!!!! I’ve talked about this Brain Break for three years but just recently realized I’ve never actually BLOGGED about it!? WHAT!??! That’s bananas! I learned this Statues Brain Break in December 2019, approximately 3 months before the world shut down! My, at that time, 6th graders taught this Brain Break to…
March 16, 2022Posted inBrain breaks
Brain Breaks Part 27! Don’t Flinch!
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Brain Breaks Part 27! Don’t Flinch!

I am sitting on my couch during winter break and I am feeling eager, inspired, rested and motivated to write a blog or two. Something I haven't done since SEPTEMBER! Whew.... This year y'all... Brutal... Before I hop into sharing this EPIC new Brain Break with you, I would love to share a quote that…
December 29, 2021Posted inBrain breaks
5 Steps to your Strongest, most Successful and JOYful Year with Acquisition Driven Instruction, YET!- a Masterclass with La Maestra Loca
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5 Steps to your Strongest, most Successful and JOYful Year with Acquisition Driven Instruction, YET!- a Masterclass with La Maestra Loca

YES! I'm FINALLY doing it! I've put together an INCREDIBLE Masterclass! After two SERIOUSLY tumultuous years, teachers are facing yet another school year full of uncertainty, pivots, and unexpected plot twists! I'll be honest. I am exhausted and it is only September! What the heck right!? Join me this Sunday, September 19th at 2pm CST…
September 15, 2021Posted inWorkshops/Conferences/Teacher Training
Ten Day Brain Break Challenge!
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Ten Day Brain Break Challenge!

YES!!!!!! I have been planning this for quite some time! I decided to save it for April because I think it seems to be the month that always drags on FOREVER! I will keep this blog short and sweet. I am inviting you and your students to do a 10 day Brain Break challenge. Each…
April 14, 2021Posted inBrain breaks