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Second language teaching and its benefits
Second language teaching offers many benefits including cognitive development, language acquisition, and brain improvement.
Discover the best bilingual graphic organizers
Seeking the best bilingual graphic organizers is not an easy task. You might be wondering how even to choose the right one for your class? Look no further! I have a collection of the best bilingual graphic organizers. If you don’t know how to use bilingual graphic organizers, it’s okay. You don’t need a nuclear energy degree. Some graphic organizers fold or arrange in boxes….…...
How to conjugate Spanish present tense verbs
The article shows how to conjugate Spanish present tense with clear, concise examples. It depicts verbs ending with -ar, -er, and -ir.
10 Ways to Teach Spanish Sight Words
What are some fun ways to teach Spanish sight words? To teach Spanish sight words is just as important as learning them whether it is in English or Spanish. When teaching Spanish sight words, it is essential to offer the tools for students to use these words constantly. Often regarded as high-frequency words, sight words are a collection of must-know words. In Spanish, sight words……...
Summer Immersion Programs
What are questions to ask about summer immersion programs? Summer immersion programs are very popular when the school year is over. Perhaps, you might’ve considered whether these programs are worth the time and money. Regardless of the motivation to undertake a course or begin a summer immersion program, you need to know the following questions. Considerations about Spanish summer immersion programs How is the Spanish……...
Instructional techniques for interactive notebooks
How to use input and output activities for your interactive notebook classes? When using instructional techniques for interactive notebooks, it is best to use simple methods. Students engage better when the activities are short with easy to follow directions. Ensure your students are ready to learn when you give them simple step-by-step instructions. The activities shown here are samples you can use in your own……...
Left side activities for interactive notebooks
Do you know how students learn the most from the left side activities in their interactive notebooks? The left side activities of interactive notebooks is sometimes the most hands-on experience for most students. It is also the most fun. On this side, students participate more with their learning. They are more active in completing questions and offering feedback. Amazingly, students like to collaborate more with each other,……...
Interactive Notebook Grading Systems
How to grade interactive notebooks without going insane Interactive notebook grading systems are important steps in having success throughout the school year. When you have a grading system that is consistent, fair, and easy to follow, it gives students a sense of commitment. From the very beginning of the school year, make sure you set clear expectations about interactive notebooks. If you want students to……...
Grading Interactive Notebooks with Rubrics
Using Rubrics to Grading Interactive Notebooks Rubrics are essential tools for grading interactive notebooks at any grade level. Depending on the grade level, it is important you have a guideline about what you want to grade on. Grading interactive notebooks can be simple or complex. But without a rubric to help you gauge how well students are doing in class, it can be difficult to……...
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Spanish Nursery Rhymes for Preschoolers
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