Teaching La Vida Loca: Recent Episodes
Annabelle
A podcast for World Language Teachers seeking inspiration, unapologetic authenticity, and guidance in centering joy and facilitating language acquisition for the people who matter most, our students!
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What will YOU choose this school year?!
Links mentioned:
Mindset Hacks PDF
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Letter to request funding
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I am learning to shift the things that feel routine, monotonous or down right sucky... This particular shift was AMAZING, energizing and OH so engaging! Thanks for joining me!
Links mentioned:
- Classroom Jobs Blog
- Classroom Jobs Podcast
- Classroom Jobs Course with John Sifert
- Calm and Connected, Classroom-Ready Start FREE workshop!
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I am bAAAAACCCKkkk!!!! New School. New kids. New Year. New Systems. New Names. SAME overwhelm times 1000000. I want to share with you what I did (and didn't) do my first week back to school this year! Stay tuned to hear about a free workshop I'm offering to kick off the school year!
Links and people mentioned in this episode:
- Establishing my Non-Negotiables for interviews
- First Day of School Activity (AMAZING)
- Hannah Sullivan
- Norming your class with your students - Blog
- Resource for Norming your class
- Novel ways to norm your classes (if you've done the "hopes and dreams" before)
- Sponge video from COVID times
- Sponge Activity I did this year
- REGISTER for my FREE workshop: 5 Strategies for a Calm, Connected, and Classroom-Ready Start
- La Familia Loca PLC
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Perhaps the most important podcast I've recorded to date, listen into this conversation I had with Profe Morgan Bennett, about the importance of ending Beg, Borrow, Steal culture, and instead shift to one of "Ask, Acknowledge, Appreciate".
To connect with Morgan, follow her on Instagram at: @Profe_Bennett
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I'm baaack! Did you miss me!? In this episode I share about my personal journey as I search for a job for next year, as well as some real talk for you... I want you to really think about whether you're growing where you're planted or if it is time to be uprooted and replanted elsewhere where you can truly flourish...
Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:
Job search with JOY Workbook (Resource of the month for La Familia Loca PLC)
Profe Bennett on Instagram
Episode 5 - Listen to your Gut
La Familia Loca PLC
Podcast Blog: When Staying Home Isn’t the Dream: Honoring the Unexpected Path
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I am so grateful for you! I am so grateful for this community! This is my third and final ACTFL reflection!
Links mentioned:
Who is it!? jueves - with La Maestra Loca
Winter Brain Break - Snowball, Polar Bear, Penguin!
La Familia Loca PLC
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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Welcome to part two of my three part reflection on ACTFL 2024 in Philly this year. This episode covers the takeaways from various sessions that I was able to attend while at ACTFL.
Links and people mentioned in this episode:
Dr. Uju Anya
Ben Tinsley
Dorie Perugini
Junko Yamamoto
Published paper: World Languages for Black Linguistic Reparations
Bertha Delgadillo
Maribel Gómez
Paul Asleson
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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I knew within the first ten minutes of ACTFL that I wouldn't be able to encapsulate all of my takeaways in one episode. So, here's the first of THREE episodes to share my greatest takeaways from this year's National Conference in Philly.
Links mentioned:
Who is it!? jueves - my new series... you're going to LOVE this!
Rocio Jacoby, go learn from her!
Episode 5 Listen to your Gut
Sheryl Lee Ralph's book Diva 2.0
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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In this episode I share suggestions for making the most of ACTFL 24 in Philly, even for those teachers who can't attend this year!
Links mentioned:
Conferencing Intentionally pages
CCLT SIG Sessions
La Familia Loca PLC will meet up on FriYAY- check the FB group for info
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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In this raw and unscripted episode, I’m sharing my thoughts and emotions in the wake of last week’s election results. This isn't just about politics; it’s about my deep fears for my students, friends, and all those in marginalized communities who are now facing an uncertain future. I share the emotions I had and what I'm doing about them now... Thanks for listening and allowing me to support you...
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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A quick episode for you to give you some ideas and inspiration for teaching about Día de Muertos this year!
Links mentioned:
Día de Muertos Chat Mat Resource
Cartoon for Clip Chat
Dante's Lunch for Clip Chat
Podcast on Teaching about GLOBAL cultures
La Familia Loca PLC
Spanish Mama
Halloween Glyph Activity
YAY! Happy Teaching! y feliz día de muertos!
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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This episode is PERFECT for someone who wants to dip their toes into using AI as an assistant in their classroom! And for those super experienced, I bet you'll pick up a new trick or two! Don't forget to share this with someone and post in your stories when you're listening and tag me!
Links and people mentioned:
Chat GPT
Goblin Tools
Which Face is Real
Heidi Trude
Gemini AI
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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Gosh! What an AMAZING weekend! I feel so grateful for the opportunity to grow and learn along side all of the amazing educators who attended CI Midwest!
Here are the people and or links mentioned in this episode:
Meg Fandel Vernon
Sarah Rasay
Will Adams
Lisa Kropp
Country Class Names
Class Points for Management and Praise
Adriana Ramirez
Rocio Jacoby
Morgan Bennett
Adult Spanish classes with ME!
Sponge video
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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Group Coaching
1:1 Coaching
Adult Spanish
Cucuy Resource
If you're looking for something LOW LIFT to use before winter break, I've got the perfect resource for you! It is a Snowman Glyph! It includes two different versions of the student worksheet AND slides if you want to use them to guide students through the activity! The best part!? It is full of high frequency language and it is in English, Spanish, and French! Check them out here!
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YAY! Whether you're at the start of the school year or well into it, these five strategies are EASY PEASY ways to inject more JOY into your day and none of them take long at all! See the links below for various things shared throughout the episode! I can't wait to hear what you try! Email me and let me know!
Links mentioned:
Join my email list silly goose!
Blog on Positive Phone calls home
Podcast on Positive Phone Calls home
10 Day Brain Break Challenge
Don't Flinch Brain Break
Danny Go!
Quick Feet Brain Break
Carry Toth
Después de Dismissal Dance Party
CI Midwest in Wisconsin
Music to my Ears Course with Bertha Delgadillo
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So grateful for Jools Lebron and her "demure and mindful" trend because if we approach teaching this way, the impact is HUGE for both students AND us! Let's dig in! Here are six different ways you can be more demure and mindful in your teaching practice!
Links mentioned:
Breathing Brain Breaks
Guided Breathing Freebie
Bubble Video
Guided Breathing resource on TPT
Teaching circumlocution Podcast
Teaching circumlocution Blog
Boundaries Checklist freebie
Megan Hayes Brain Breaths
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THIS WAS SO FUN! Riana interviewed me for this episode and I had NO idea what questions she was going to ask me! Excited to share my big news with YOU and continue supporting you this year!
La Familia Loca PLC
The Doors are OPEN to La Familia Loca PLC and we could not be MORE excited to welcome new members to our community of educators found all over the WORLD! We all teach different languages and different ages, but we all have one thing in common! We want to facilitate language acquisition for our students so they learn to LOVE language and culture, and we want to feel JOYful doing it! Don't wait, join us today! https://lamaestraloca.mykajabi.com/LaFamiliaLocaPLC
YAYY! You're here! I am so glad! In this episode I'll give you 4 criteria to consider as you think about your first 6 weeks back to school! This is a juicy preview of the workshop I'm offering this weekend "Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community " I hope you can join me! Click here to save your seat!
Links:
Dr. Sims Bishop
Cultivating Connections Workshop
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Join me on August 11th for a free Masterclass! Cultivating Connections: 5 Strategies for Building and Sustaining a Thriving Classroom Community! I want you AND your students to thrive this year! Click here to save your seat!
Summer is here! Stop worrying about prepping for the next school year! This episode is to remind you to enjoy the summer break that you waited for during the school year. Rest, and don't forget to download the free "Sunshine and Serenity" teacher's summer companion resource guide.
Links
How To Be Intentional During Conference Season Blog Post
“Conferencing Intentionally” worksheets
Sunshine and Serenity PDF
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Join us this month for the all virtual Conference in the Cloud! We would LOVE to have you! Check out the conference schedule and program here and click below to register!
5th Annual Conference in the Cloud 2024
I am so grateful for this woman and this important conversation! Bertha Delgadillo joins me for this episode and together we share our journeys with our late in life diagnosis of ADHD and how we’re working to understand our Brains and unleash our superpowers! We hope to see you at our session at ACTFL this year in Philadelphia!
The following are the various links mentioned in this episode!
Get on Bertha’s email list! XOXO, Your Tough Love Coach PodcastI have ADHD PodcastDr. HallowellADHD 2.0Futureadhd.comACTFL 2024
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What a JOY it was to interview Kristen about her Brief Moving Meditations! I hope you LOVE this episode and you enjoy incorporating some of these ideas into your classroom with your students!
Here are the various links mentioned in this episode:
My Guided Breathing Brain Break Resource
Kristen's Qi Gong Teacher on YouTube
The Gorilla/ Immune Boost breath
Kristen's template for the Humming bee breath to use with students!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to YOU! Thank you so much for listening and supporting my podcast! Here's 5 novel Brain Breaks for you to try out this week with your students! I hope they bring ALL of you LOTS of JOY!
These are the various links mentioned in this episode:
35 Brain Break Blogs on my website
Episode 3- Student Buy In
Country Class Names for Community Building
Shape Up Inspiration from Iamjoshuawoodard
Example ASMR video
Recent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!
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There's nothing like the feeling of spreading JOY and teaching gratitude! I can't wait to hear how these ideas bring YOU, your students, and the teachers in your building some joy this week, next week, and for years to come! Love, Annabelle
Blog for Student Driven Word Clouds
Instagram video of word clouds
YouTube video how to of Word Art.com
Recent reviews of the podcast! Add yours!
Face-off Brain Break Blog and YouTube video to see it in action!
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Get ready, in this episode, I'm giving you three, no-prep strategies to use in your classes for when you come into school and literally, barely have the energy to teach. No prep, like zero prep! Get excited, and listen now!Links & Resources
The Comprehensible Classroom
Collaborative Free-Writes
S2 Episode 6: The POWER of Dopamine! with Jess Psaros
S1 Episode 4: 3 Low to NO prep Games for the World Language Classroom!
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A very special guest is joining me to talk about the importance of dopamine in our world language classes. You don't want to miss this conversation with Jess Psaros!
Links
TPR: My Gestures Blog
Jess' Document on Educational Implications for the Middle School Classroom based on Adolescent Brain Development
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For real though!? Do you know!? Do you ask them!? Try the strategies I outline in THIS episode to find out how comprehensible you're really being for your students!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Sponge analogy on YouTube
Conference in the Cloud 2024
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You're amazing... Don't forget it... There's a tiny homework assignment in this episode that will take 30 seconds but have a BIG impact!
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
John Bracey
Work won't love you back - Sarah Jaffe
Blog on End of the Year Survey
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- Lack of Support
- Lack of Engagement
- Lack of resources
- Lack of inspiration
- Lack of community
You're not alone! Listen to Silvy's journey to JOY and transformative year within La Familia Loca PLC! The doors are open until Friday the 17th at 8pm CDT and I would love to be your support, cheerleader, and part of your community the rest of this school year!
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That was SUCH a fun episode to record! I hope it gives you lots of ideas for tracking all the amazing things happening in your classroom every day! Below are the many links and references I talk about throughout this juicy episode:
Tuesday Tip 39 - Seating Chart (a visual for you)
Interpersonal and Interpretive Communication Rubric Blog!
Mary P Overton Blog
Positive Phone Calls home blog (read it!)
Positive Phone calls home podcast (OMG SO GOOD!)
10 Day Brain Break Challenge! (YAY!)
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Unplugged, unscripted, authentically tackling imposter syndrome and challenging YOU to teach as your AUTHENTIC, RAW, GENIUS, MAGICAL self! Thank you for being here and tuning in to Episode 1 of Season 2 of Teaching La Vida Loca the Podcast!
Here are the people, places, and things mentioned in this episode:
CI DownUnder
Bu Cathy
Bu Anne
Adriana Ramírez and Margarita Peréz García's Podcast
Stations Blog
Stations Podcast
Station Expectations Freebie Resource
Class Jobs Course with John Sifert
La Familia Loca PLC - Join the Waitlist!
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Welcome to the final episode of season 1 of Teaching La Vida Loca! In this episode, I want you to reframe and rethink the way you talk about your "rest" this break and in future breaks from school! I am so grateful for you, and I cannot WAIT to venture into a new year and brand new season of Teaching La Vida Loca with YOU!
Here's the original post I saw on Instagram by ArtbyLittleBug
Here's the post with my big announcement!
Here's the link to register for my workshop on Story asking- Reimagined on the 7th of January!
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I am SO glad to be back to podcasting and I hope you're excited for some HIGHLY engaging and impactful reading strategies that are LOW prep for you!
Don't forget to leave me a review (yay thank you!!) on Apple Podcasts here.
And, don't miss the opportunity to join me for my workshop on Story-asking Reimagined in January to make the story-asking process more engaging and equitable! You'll LOVE it! Register here.
Here are the people and links mentioned in this episode:
Laurie Clarq
Michele Whaley
Lauren Tauchman
Carol Gaab
Claudia Elliott
Adriana Ramírez
AC Quintero
Giant Fairy Wizard Brain Break
Carrie Toth Freeze Frame
La Familia Loca PLC- Get on the waitlist for the next time the doors open!
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Phew... I double dog dare you to try this the next time you feel like pulling your hairs out in front of a class... the next time your find yourself ready to explode because they're LITERALLY not doing ANYTHING like you wanted them to... Pause, breathe, and ask yourself this question!
YAY!
Here's the Brain Break mentioned in this podcast!- the blog
Here's a video of it in action! - listen to how quiet they sound!
Here's where you can learn about the Empowered Mastermind two day workshop that Claudia and I are hosting in Raleigh, NC!
HUGE shout out to Dr. Liam Printer for joining La Familia Loca PLC this weekend and sharing his incredible research and knowledge in such REAL ways! To listen to his podcast click here or visit his website to read about the many ways you can learn from him!
The various forms of engagement he shared he noted he learned a lot from John Marshall Rieve.
Episode 54: Being intentional about your feedback
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What a treat to have my dear friend Andrea join me for this podcast episode! There are TONS of actionable takeaways for you in this episode, and I cannot wait to hear how they have an impact on you and your students!
Make sure to follow Andrea on Instagram to continue to learn and grow with her!
Here are the links and people mentioned in this episode:
Lauren Tauchmen
CI Midwest
Lauren Watkins
Bryce Hedstrom
Rise and Shine Collective (don't forget, not only will Andrea be participating, but she is a special guest presenter for the VIP members of the Rise and Shine Collective!)
I challenge you to be more intentional about the way you're praising your students this week, and then observe how it directly impacts their motivation and effort in your class!
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Back to school student survey on TPT
Classroom Jobs in the World Language Classroom Blog
Classroom Jobs Course
Positive phone calls home blog
Positive phone calls home podcast
The Rise and Shine Collective for building a consistent morning routine!
Want to know more about La Familia Loca PLC!? Check it out here!
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Write a review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts
Wahoooo! Yay for new beginnings!
I am SO excited to share this with you! It has been several months in the making!
Click here to join the Rise and Shine Collective
Click here for Episode 18 on Back to School Brain Breaks
Click here to learn about Statues
Click here for Quick Feet
Sending you LOADS of love for the week ahead! I hope to see you inside the collective!
Love,
Annabelle
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In this episode, I share some reflections on challenges I've had being patient at the beginning of the year! I also share about the power of class jobs!
Silent hand signals
Blog on Class jobs
Podcast on my fave Class jobs
Course on Class jobs
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The most magical episode... whew... I was not prepared for the love that these members were ready to share! I am so grateful for each of them and every single member within La Familia Loca PLC!
If you're looking for support, inspiration, motivation, and COMMUNITY like this, I would LOVE to have you!
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Can't wait to see you!
YAY! 50 EPISODES!!!
- Register for my workshop for FREE back to school inspiration here (August 13th 2pm CDT)
- Norm your class with your students!
- Classroom Contracts!
- The Name Game Brain Break
- 5 Back to School Brain Breaks Podcast!
- Cultivating a Culture of RiskTaking- (1st podcast in a 3 part series!)
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I hope these words help remind you that nobody ever feels truly ready, and that YOU are enough for your students this year!
Click here to register for my free Back To School Workshop to Empower and Energize you for the upcoming year!
YAY! Let's tackle this start of the year together!
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Just a little reminder to STOP comparing yourselves to others... because there's NOBODY quite like YOU!
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Join us at Conference in the Cloud! A virtual conference created BY teachers FOR teachers! Watch demos, take German, Mandarin, or Italian and FEEL what it is like to be a student again, plus attend PHENOMENAL workshops from the best in the business!
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Hey there my summer loving teacher!
I really enjoyed recording today's episode for you, and I hope that it resonates! If it does, make sure to send to another educator who needs to hear it!
Here are the links/people mentioned in this episode:
Lisa MCH's "Tame your Inbox" Course!
The #SunSationalSummerChallenge2023
Mr. Lyon on Instagram
La Familia Loca PLC- Join the Waitlist!
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Join us at Conference in the Cloud! A virtual conference created BY teachers FOR teachers! Watch demos, take German, Mandarin, or Italian and FEEL what it is like to be a student again, plus attend PHENOMENAL workshops from the best in the business!
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I cannot WAIT for this year's FOURTH annual #SunSationalSummerChallenge
Don't forget I'll be sharing details to my email list 5 days early but to the world of social media on the first of July! Don't miss out on some MANDATORY Summer Rest, JOY, and FUN!
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FULL of gratitude. FULL of it.
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Email me with your questions!: annabelle@lamaestraloca.com
YAY!
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HOORAY for getting to meet some of you this summer IN PERSON or connect virtually!!!
CI Summit
Conference in the Cloud
La Familia Loca PLC (email me if you want in today!) - annabelle@lamaestraloca.com
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I've always approached student feedback a little differently! I am excited to share WHY and HOW with you in this episode!
Click here to download my free end of year student survey!
Click here to read a really old blog about WHY I do this!
Click here for the first of my episodes on building a culture of risk taking!
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You are incredible, and I SO appreciate the work you do (seen and unseen) every day, week after week with your students!
In this episode, I share 10 ways you can share gratitude for and appreciate the teachers in your building this year! Which is your favorite idea!? Go share on my Instagram post! I can't wait to hear what you try and how it spreads JOY to your colleagues, students and YOU!
Bitmoji Blog
Fun idea for Teacher Appreciation Week Blog
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Hello from Florida! I wanted to give you some ideas this week to boost engagement since Springtime can always feel challenging!
Here are the various resources and links I mentioned during this podcast:
Claudia Elliott's podcast on Gallery Walk
Songkran Cultural Mini Unit in Spanish French and English
Running Dictation Blog
It's Art video of students playing
It's Art Resource on TPT
Sarah Breckley Move it! Brain Break Blog! (inspiration for Es arte!)
Original Blog on Easter Egg Hunt reading activity
Spring Time Scavenger Hunt Blog with videos of students playing
Spring Time Scavenger Hunt Spanish Resource
Spring Time Scavenger Hunt French Resource
Spring Time Scavenger Hunt English Resource
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It took me FOREVER to try using Special Person Interviews in my classes, and now I can't imagine NOT having them!
Here's all the links I mentioned in the episode! There's quite a few!
Special Person Interview Resource - Spanish
Special Person Interview Resource - English
Special Person Interview Resource - French
My TPT storeBrain Breaks Part 31: Quick Feet! Blog
Keith Toda Write and Discuss Blog
Stoplight Reading Activity Blog
Bryce Hedstrom
Sabrina Janczak
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SCOLT23 was in Alabama this year. It was both inspiring and exhausting as most conferences tend to be. I am always very intentional about having three specific takeaways for my classroom. I recorded them in this episode for you! If you were at SCOLT I would love to hear YOUR takeaways!
Here are the links mentioned in this podcast:
Episode 9 of Teaching La Vida Loca
Conferencing Intentionally Conference Pages
Claudia Elliott
Señora Chase
Señor Ashby- Locura de marzo
Video of our fun at SCOLT with Amazing Race
Amazing Race in your classroom- Shane Goodpasture
30 second dance party
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OMG! I needed to feel motivated and inspired before recording for you this week and that "inspiration" hit me like a ton of bricks this morning! SO freaking excited to share this way to "gamify" a reading/listening comprehension activity with you!
Here are the resources/links mentioned in this episode:
Video of kids PLAYING Pass it up... the visual HELPS SO MUCH!
Señor Wooly (freaking obsessed)
Breathing Brain Breaks resource
Breathing Brain Break Blog
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YAY for Part 3! I'm so happy you're here for this part of the podcast series I'm doing on introducing and talking about global cultures in our world language classrooms.
**Links Mentioned
Join** La Familia Loca PLC
Dr. Christopher Emdin part 1
Dr. Christopher Emdin part 2
Brain Break Pikachu
YouTube Pikachu
Profe Bennett Instagram
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Welcome to part 2 of this podcast series on introducing and inspiring our students with Global Cultures in our World Language classrooms! I am STOKED to talk to you about the "what" in this episode and stay tuned for the "how" in part 3!
- Cécile Lainé - Quebec winter festival - Leadville Skijoring- Florida's underwater music festival - Register for my free workshop 5 Tips to Motivate for a Meaningful and Memorable March Connect with me:
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In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of teaching global cultures in our world language classes. I am super excited to share this episode with you! Subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss part 2.
Links & Resources Mentioned in Episode
Dr. Christopher Emdin part 1
Dr. Christopher Emdin part 2
Hand Jives
Waze: Check out these custom turn-by-turn voice directions! Listen to them on your next drive with Waze.
I really, really, REALLY needed a week to sit and check in with students and not feel so "on"! If you're needing the same, stations might be JUST the thing you're looking for!
Below find the various links mentioned during this podcast!
Blog
Freebie, Station Expectations sheet!
Classroom Jobs Course
Old Blog on Stations
TPT coloring page for Black History Black Futures Month- by Diversigraphics
Let's jump in!!! In this episode, I'll be answering the NUMBER ONE question I get asked! In fact, last month I tracked how many times people asked it and I hit #43!!!
Here are the links mentioned in my podcast!
Obstacle Course (better at 2x speed)
Blog Obstacle Course
Tuesday Tip- My Fave YouTube Channels
Fadi - (Fadi Abughoush)Thank you soooo much for listening and supporting! If you'd like more ways to connect with me, just click below!
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Yay! I am so glad you're here! I've linked the various people and resources mentioned in the podcast below!
Classroom Jobs Course! - Utilize Classroom Jobs to create a positive and supportive learning environment while freeing up time for what matters most – building relationships and connecting with your students.
Classroom Jobs LIVE
Numbers! Brain Break!- get them up and moving! (YAY for connections to other classes)
Allison Litten
Justin Slocum-Bailey
John Sifert
10 Day Brain Break Challenge
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I am NOT one for New Year's Resolutions (because I hate feeling like a failure) but I am ALL for dropping things that aren't working in my classroom and continuing and enhancing things that are 🔥🔥🔥🔥!
Resources & Links:
Here is the classroom norms resource I mentioned in the episode. I talk about it in this blog!
This is Claudia Elliott's Growing with Proficiency The Podcast episode 13 where I shared about community and building relationships.
Don't forget to take a Selfie Brain Break. Here is the Selfie Brain Breaks + Mannequin Challenge Blog.
The YouTube Mannequin Challenge that you should definitely do with your students!
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I have a special invitation for you too! I would love to support and inspire you to introduce classroom jobs to your classroom! I'm doing a free workshop on January 11th at 7pm CDT on Instagram with the amazing John Sifert! If you're not on Instagram and would rather join us on Facebook or Youtube we will be live streaming to my channel at 7:45 CDT that same night!
No matter what rest looks like for you, I hope that you find lots of it this winter break, dear teacher!
Claudia Elliott
Growing with Proficiency, The Podcast
Claudia Elliott Blog - Growing with Proficiency
Growing with Proficiency Instagram
Claudia Elliott Facebook Community Growing with CI
Claudia Elliott Facebook
Bertha DelgadilloBertha's Blog Profesora Delgadillo
Bertha's YouTube Channel
Bertha's Instagram
Bertha's Facebook
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You are going to love hearing about Ben Tinsley, if you haven't already! Get ready to be blown away!
Claudia Elliott - Growing with Proficiency
Growing with Proficiency - Podcast Episode 9
Cultivating Classroom Environment Podcast - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Ben Tinsley Website
Ben Tinsley Instagram
Express Fluency
Donna Tatum Johns Website
Donna Tatum Johns' Game: The Secret Number
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This is urgent work.
Here is Abelardo's blog and reflection on the conference.
Here is my blog and reflection on the conference
Abelardo Almazán Vásquez
Françoise Thenoux
Videos shared in Abelardo’s session:
Video 1
Video 2
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Ki- https://www.instagram.com/wokekindergarten/ Jeffrey Marsh- https://www.instagram.com/thejeffreymarsh/
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PUMPED to address these huge misconceptions with you today!
Here are the links mentioned in this podcast!
All of my Brain Break Blogs
10 Day brain break challenge
Rock, Paper, Scissors Brain Break Blog
Hand Jive Brain Break Blog
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OOHHHH EMMMM GEEEEE! I'm so excited to share my FAVORITE Classroom Jobs with you today!
Here's the people and links mentioned in this episode!
This episode is inspired by John Sifert who joined our Familia Loca PLC in August to present on Classroom jobs and completely transformed my classroom because of it!
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Here's the blog I wrote on Class jobs!
If you'd like to learn about WHY I name my classes country names, click here and prepare to be inspired!
Here's the Go Noodle I did with my students today!
BONUS: Here's a reelI created on Instagram today as part of my "Tuesday Tips with La Maestra Loca series!" Today's was #8 and it was about another awesome class job!
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Join me in this challenge! I can't wait to hear how it positively impacts you! 💜
Here's the blog on positive phone calls so you can read some scripts of how to keep them short and sweet!
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This is the final episode in the three-part podcast series on cultivating a culture of risk taking in your world language classroom! I will be bringing it all together in this episode as we talk about teaching our students how to circumlocute! I am SO excited!
Here are the various links and resources I mentioned in this podcast:
Brain Breaks High Fives
Brain Breaks Brain Bursts
Circumlocution posters in Spanish from Teacher's Discovery
Circumlocution posters in French from Teacher's Discovery
One blog on teaching circumlocution
Second blog on teaching circumlocution
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Short and sweet and to the point.
Here's a link to John Bracey's website who I mentioned during this podcast!
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I am super stoked to bring you this three part podcast series on how to cultivate a culture of risk taking in your classroom! It is going to be awesome!
These are the links/resources I mentioned in this episode:
- Brain Break- Hachi Pachi
- Grant Boulanger- Rejoinders
- La Maestra Loca Rejoinders in Spanish
- La Maestra Loca Rejoinders in French
- Emily Meador- St. Andrew's School
- Blog Class Points Management System
- Blog Silent Communicators
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I am so excited to share how I've been engaging my students in rich conversations this Latinx Heritage Month!
These are the various accounts and individuals I mentioned during this episode:
Françoise Thenoux - @thewokespanishteacher - Her course Brave Spaces is wonderful
@tlacaeleloficial on Instagram It was there I found this video made by Cycling Atlas on YouTube
@projectpulso
@freddytravel
@greatbigstory
@ajplusespanol
Here is my blog on Selfie Brain Breaks! I can't wait to see your selfies!
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I was NOT at ALL excited about this "recommendation" that was given to me by my instructional coach a few years ago but it honestly did transform my classroom! I hope that you find it useful and that your students find it empowering!
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Excited to share my FAVE way to do sub plans with you this week!
Here is an example of one of these "recorded lessons" (LOTS OF ENGLISH) because it is the start of the year. They did Classroom Jobs last week!
Here is another example. (using SnapChat) You can read a blog about this here.
One more for you
I think I'll be recording more "stories" that would be usable by other Spanish teachers this year so stay tuned and subscribe to my YouTube channel!
This is Dreaming Spanish which I mentioned.
This is Señor Wooly which I mentioned.
This is Alice Ayel's channel for French teachers that I mentioned.
I am so grateful for you listening! Share this podcast with a teacher that you know would benefit! Then connect with me below!
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Sharing the Brain Breaks I prioritize at the beginning of the year. These are great for:
- Building Community
- Structuring systems and routines ESSENTIAL for Classroom Management
Whether you teach Elementary, Middle or High School I think you'll LOVE them!
- Uno, Dos, Tres, ¡Dale! - Read the Blog here!
- The importance of MODELING EVERYTHING- Instagram REEL with Caption
- Variation with your feet! - Read the Blog + watch the videos here!
- Blog on Voice levels
- Serpientes- (Train in this blog) or modeled in this video here
- Choco-la-te- Hand Jive Brain Break- Read the blog here!
- Watch a video here
- Name Game! YAAASS! (Blog coming soon)
- Watch the Instagram Video here
- YouTube Video here
- Hachi Pachi (previously introduced in Episode 13 on Building Community!)
- Read the blog about Hachi Pachi here
- Watch a video here!
- Variations
- Watch a video with Elementary students in TWO lines here
- Read the blog on "heads up" or Face off here
- In a circle (REALLY COOL video you can MOVE the video WOAH!)
- ALSO omg... a rare sight... ME wearing JEANS WOAH!!!!
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Listen til the very end for a Blooper...
😩🤪 Spoiler alert... I recorded this at the very end of a VERY long Monday and I'm exhausted but couldn't wait another minute to get you the second half of this Deskless Classroom Podcast! LOTS of links and references to other folx were shared in this episode and you can find them all below! Happy Listening!
Andrea, Positively Win Big, who validated teachers' feelings about desk-less teaching
Listen to Podcast episode 3 for hacks on student buy-in 😉
Want to watch tons of classroom videos? Follow Lady Language 411, Nelann Taylor
Bertha Delgadillo, Profesora Delgadillo, shares videos of her high school desk-less classroom
Sra. Mapi is going deskless!
Elicia Cárdenas blogFacebook group for deskless World Language teachers
Amy Marshall
Don't forget to read this blog on the pros of being deskless.
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YAAAASSSSSSS! DO IT!
In this episode I tell you ALL the reasons I LOVE being a teacher in a deskless classroom! I will be recording a part two to this episode soon to go over the logistics, talk about admin and parent buy in, and MORE!
💜 If you know someone who needs to hear this episode, SEND IT to them and let me PREACH to them too! 🙌🏼
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I can't wait to share this activity with you! Shout out to Tami, Barbara and Sra. Garcia for sharing with me!
Click here to watch the original TikTok by Mrs. Garcia (I said Gonzales in the podcast but her name is Garcia. I apologize!)
The doors to my PL Community, La Familia Loca, are open this week! If you'd like to transform your school year and receive year round support, inspiration, and resources, within a community of individuals who really "get it" then this is the PLC for you! Just click here to learn more!
The doors close Friday, August 19th at 6pm CDT!
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I would LOVE to welcome YOU as our newest member to our familia!
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I am SO excited to give you a little PREVIEW of the dynamite I'll be sharing this Sunday in my FREE workshop: Setting the Stage: Solid Strategies for Starting Strong! To Register and save your spot, click here! I'd love to see you! I have resources for everyone attending LIVE!
To learn more about how to set goals and build norms WITH your students, click here! There's a free resource built into the blog too!
Here is a blog on Hachi Pachi!
Here is a video of Hachi Pachi in action! You'll notice we added the rejoinder ¡Qué lástima! What a SHAME! (I have rejoinders available in Spanish, French, and English in my TPT store!)
Here's the blog I did YEARS ago on how I start the year with Elementary vs. Middle vs. High school! Keeping in mind, I've grown a LOT since then but still important to notice the emphasis I have on L1 (English) usage!!!
Don't forget to register and join me on Sunday! I am SO excited to share with you and get you set up to start strong with your students! Just click here to save your spot!
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My very first guest interview on the podcast! I am so thrilled that Profesora Delgadillo could join me today for this super special episode all about how we use music in our classes to infuse JOY, create movement and magical moments, and ultimately INSPIRE our students!
There was SO much gold shared in this session! The links mentioned are listed below!
Espejeando Unit
La Maestra Loca's Spotify Playlists
Instagram video of Bertha's Fave activity
At the end of the episode we announced the HUGE news that we've been keeping secret for months now! Together, Bertha and I have created a whole COURSE on Music! Inside, we share DOZENS of activities, LOADS of strategies, templates, resources and solid tips that are chunked out in a manageable way so that you can start USING the strategies right away in your classes! We are confident you AND your students will immediately see the efficacy and POWER of using music in your world language classes!
Here is a link to the course!
Bertha's YouTube Channel
Bertha's Instagram
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STOKED for this episode! I just found out I'll be transitioning into a new roll this year at a new school, and I am SO excited! Transitions can be overwhelming and challenging, but they're also opportunities for new beginnings and fresh starts! In this episode, I'll give you THREE 🔥🔥🔥 tips for transitioning into this new year!
Blog on Reflections and being UNAPOLOGETICALLY AND AUTHENTICALLY YOU!
Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge!
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I'm excited for you and whatever "roll" you're stepping into this year! I look forward to continuing to connect with you and share inspiration that ignites your passions and unlocks JOY in your classroom for you and your students!
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YAAAASSS! Checking in! Have you been lavishing your delicious summer?!?! Do you need some more ideas on how to add spontaneity, joy, and FUN to your summer days!? I've got you covered!!!
Join the #SunSationalSummer2022 challenge! More than 300 teachers across the world joined us last year and I can't wait to see how you're prioritizing YOURSELF! Whether you're on social media or not, you can grab this FREE resource with activity ideas in my recent blog post here:
SunSationalSummer2022 blog and resource!
Here is my drink recipe from the Brain Break in the episode!
Can't wait to continue to connect with you and SUPER excited to hear how you're prioritizing your rest this summer!
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Let's talk about being more INTENTIONAL during this conference season! Last episode, I told you about the various conferences I would be attending... THIS episode I want to talk to you about how to MAXIMIZE your learning experiences and create a plan for implementation for this fall!
First and foremost, grab my FREE resource which includes observation pages for both language labs and workshops! The guiding questions will help you be more intentional in the way you observe and purposeful in the way you learn at the various conferences you're attending.
Here is a link to the blog I posted yesterday where you can also find the resource!
If you're interested in joining OUR family of accountability partners, click here to get on the waitlist for La Familia Loca PLC! (We'll be opening again soon and would LOVE to help you be more intentional about implementing your summer learning!)
ENJOY this conference season (or not!) Either way, be present in whatever you're doing, and I look forward to connecting with you at a conference this summer or in the next episode!
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Oh my gosh! I am so freaking excited about connecting with you this summer! In this episode, I share the various places you can find me conferencing, presenting at workshops, and ready to learn and grow with you this summer! First, come join me in the clouds in this conference that is for teachers by teachers (I'm actually one of the four teachers who helped organize this, and I am so proud of what this conference has become!)
Conference in the Cloud: https://express-fluency.teachable.com/p/conference-in-the-cloud-2022?affcode=181608_snud302q
Come see where it all began for me! I'll be at iFLT again this year leading a language lab as well as presenting with my dear friend, Bertha Delgadillo. So excited to be in Michigan this year!
iFLT: https://fluencymatters.com/iflt-2022/ (There is a virtual option if you can't make it!)
Want to have your mind blown and your life changed?
Actually serious, this mini workshop changed my life! In this episode, I talk about the course Tame Your Inbox by Lisa MCH. Here's her freebie! You won't regret getting either of these!
Can't wait to hear how much you loved it!
Lisa email freebee: https://lamaestramch.com/email-help/
Lisa email course: Tame your Inbox: https://lamaestramch.com/tame-your-inbox/
Want to schedule a workshop with me in your area or have your school bring me???: Email me! annabelle@lamaestraloca.com
Last, but not least, if you want to get on the best PD out out there for World Language Teachers!, hop on the wait list to join my Familia Loca PLC! It's unlike anything you've ever experienced! It provides continual PD and support throughout the year! Join the waitlist HERE!
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Here is the Brain Break! You're going to love the challenge!
Snaps Brain Break: https://youtu.be/kE3VBTnX0lo
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I'm so glad you're here because there is so much juicy goodness in this episode to share with you. Hint. Hint. It's only juicy goodness if you take it to heart and actually implement the amazing things I'm about to share! 😉Here are the links for the highly engaging brain break I shared called This or That! The first is a link to a blog I wrote about it in the middle of the pandemic! Blog about RestBrain Breaks Part 24: This or ThatHere is a link to Morgan Bennett's Instagram who showed me a simple no-tech way to play. Profe Bennett on Instagram
And, here are the links to my favorite YouTube channels for This or That.
UJU for this or that on YouTube (Fun Fact: Also has some in Spanish!)
This or That in Spanish
Phonics Man on YouTube
Finally, I know I didn't talk about these people in the podcast, but I want to connect you with some people and resources that are so enriching when it comes to setting boundaries and self-maintenance and self-care.
These are the wonderful women presenting in my Familia Loca PLC this month. While I'm taking the month off, I left the community in their capable hands along with ViVi (my business bestie!)
Andrea Eiter - Positively.WinBig on Instagram (Current Familia Loca member and expert in self-maintenance and Goddess of workouts)
Kayland Lamar (expert in teacher self-care and boundary setting)
Helena - the present teacher (someone who makes self-care doable in 5-10 minutes)
If you want to get in on one of the best World Language communities for developing and enhancing your skills when it comes to acquisition driven instruction in a community of people who are seeking more joy and fun for their classrooms. You can join our waitlist for la Familia Loca!
We would absolutely love to welcome you into our family! There's truly no place like it!
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Join La Maestra Loca as she answers questions from her social media community. Are you struggling with knowing what phrases should be matched with a gesture? Don't know what to do when a student won't stop moving? She answers these questions and more. You'll also learn more about TPR, self-care, and Brain Breaks. Don't forget to check out the links below.
Show notes:
Dr. Liam Printer's Website
Total Physical Response in First Year Spanish (2nd Edition) (Spanish Edition)
Instructor's Notebook. How to Apply TPR for best results by Ramiro Garcia
TPR Blog Post
10-Day Brain Break Challenge
Brain Break Part 28: Statues Blog
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Afroeducator episode 8 on Teacher Burn Out
Moving through March- Free PD for strategies to increase engagement in March
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In this episode, I share three of my FAVORITE low/no prep GAMES for your World Language Classroom! Games for those days where you just "can't even!" If you love this episode, make sure to pass it on to someone else who'd benefit, because let's be real! We ALL "can't even" right now! 💜
Episode 4 Show notes and resources:
Blog about Backwards Charades
Video of us playing Backwards Charades
Reel with short written and visual description of game
Black History Black Futures - Project resources (free resources)
Bryce Hedstrom– who I learned Trashquetbol from
Trashquetbol point breakdown
Blog about Zip Zap Zoom
Video of a class playing Zip Zap Zoom
Chio Jacoby on Instagram
Carolina of Fun for Spanish Teachers on Instagram
Video of students playing a mí también
A mí también - Resource for Spanish teachers
Moi Aussi- Resource for French Teachers
Me too!- Resource for English or ESL teachers
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SHOW NOTES:
Brain Break:
- 7DeadlyCheeses original Reel on Instagram
- Spanish students in Maestra's Class playing (Instagram Reel)
- Students playing in Maestra's class (YouTube video)
- Blog that goes into more detail about the Don't Flinch Brain Break!
People I follow for videos of students doing Comprehension based activities and Brain Breaks:
- Nelann Taylor on Instagram
- Fadi Abughoush on Instagram- Videos he's shared have been in various FB groups but this is how you can connect with him.
- Bertha Delgadillo on Instagram
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In this episode I talk you through the ins and outs of Free Voluntary Reading. I talk to you about how important it is to make sure the texts you have available are comprehensible as well as when, how, and in what way to introduce FVR in your classes. I also talk about what mistakes to avoid and what you should do during reading. This podcast episode is FULL of gold, and yes, I threw in a Brain Break at the end too!
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SHOW NOTES:
Mary Overton's blog on Donor's Choose for Funding Class libraries
NEWSELA
Here are some resources to find comprehensible "readers" for your classroom:
- Some independent authors...
- More independent authors...
- Señor Wooly graphic Novels
- Fluency Matters
Watch one of Amy Marshall's Book previews here. This one is based on Mira Canion's Capibara con Botas.
Watch the Serpiente Brain Break in Action!
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SHOW NOTES:
Click here to follow @kaylandlamar on Instagram
Click here to access the Breathing Brain Break resource for free!
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