25 Easy and Fun Ideas Speaking Activities for Spanish Class
One of the best things about being a Spanish teacher is connecting with other educators who share their favorite ways to help students succeed. Recently, I ran a poll with…
Hispanic Heritage Month Resources for Spanish Class
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th–October 15th) is a fantastic opportunity for Spanish teachers to showcase hispanic culture, highlight significant contributions of Latino Americans to American society, and give students…
Activities for La Tomatina Festival for Spanish Class
Have you heard of La Tomatina? Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the small town of Buñol in Spain hosts the world’s biggest food fight—a tomato-throwing event where tons of tomatoes fly through the narrow streets of the Plaza del…
Spanish Class Activities: Block Schedules vs. Traditional
When I transitioned from teaching Spanish under a traditional schedule to a block system, it was a huge adjustment. I mean, wow—what a shift. As a Spanish teacher who’s taught…
Ideas for Interactive Notebooks in Spanish Class
How Interactive Notebooks Can Transform Your World Language Classroom In the ever-evolving landscape of education, interactive notebooks—also known as los cuadernos interactivos—have emerged as a game-changer for teachers and students alike. Whether…
Spanish Era Imperfect Tense vs Fue Preterite Tense
If you’re learning Spanish or teaching it, you’ve probably run into a confusing issue: the two different past tense forms for the verb “was” — era and fue. Both are past tenses, both translate to…
