Best Social Studies Resources to Make History Come Alive for Students
Experiential situations that draw students into real experiences of people and events in history bring the content alive!
Alexis Gross |
The Inspired Teacher's Blog
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My Experience at the CI Summit
Being part of a CI/ADI community has been my lifeline these past 13 years in which I have gone all-in with CI instruction. I know that I would NOT at...
Keith Toda |
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Make Your Class Predictably Unpredictable for Increased Student Engagement
When your go-to classroom routines become too familiar, use small tweaks to make them feel new again.
Melisa Ferguson |
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The Power of Free Voluntary Reading (FVR) in Language Acquisition: Why It Works
Free Voluntary Reading, also known as SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) is an extremely powerful activity in the world language classroom because it provides students with rich comprehensible input that can...
Kristin Archambault |
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Building a World Language Curriculum That Inspires Communication, Not Memorization
Sometimes it feels like pulling teeth to get students to talk in class; they are afraid to make mistakes and sound dumb. It is important to remind them that you...
Kayla Cousineau |
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Why Weekend Chat Belongs in Every World Language Classroom
Weekend Chat is exactly what it sounds like: students talk or write about what they did over the weekend using the target language. While it may seem basic, this routine...
Kayla Cousineau |
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Understanding Acquisition-Driven Instruction: A Simple Guide for Language Teachers
Acquisition-Driven Instruction requires a shift in mindset but leads to long-lasting results.
Kristin Archambault |
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Maps that Speak: Teaching Geography Through Language
As you wrestle with the newest approaches to language learning and how to incorporate them in your own classroom, don’t forget to include geography into your world language curriculum. Teaching...
Kayla Cousineau |
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New Year's Goals: An Easy Transition Back to School
The first day back after break sets the tone for the entire semester. A low-prep New Year’s goals lesson can help students regain confidence, refocus attention, and reestablish classroom routines...
JJ Morgan |
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Students Learn Language Best When They Experience the Culture
Acquisition-driven instruction emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural exploration into the world language curriculum. Spanish resources related to culture play a crucial role in helping students connect with the values,...
Kristin Archambault |
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Decorating a Spanish Classroom: Simple Ways to Bring Culture and Color Into Your Space
Learn how to increase engagement and cultural awareness with the right classroom décor.
Kayla Cousineau |
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What Is Professional Development for Teachers? Why It Matters More Than Ever
We want our professional development to reflect our needs. Therefore, the best professional development for teachers is flexible, relevant, timely, actionable, and collaborative.
Alexis Gross |
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How to Choose the Right Spanish Reader for Your Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
The right readers can enrich your language learning environment and serve as an enjoyable, integral part of your world language curriculum. Consider these factors when selecting the best titles for...
Kristin Archambault |
