Stressing about your 'Open House' or 'Conoce a la maestra' event??? My first year teaching, I was clueless about what to do during this event. Thankfully, I had a few colleagues that knew a little bit more than I did but even with their ideas I struggled to get through the night. Imagine ALL families and ALL kids (with siblings) in your Spanish Immersion classroom at the same time ... Read More about Preparing For Your Bilingual Open House
Doesn't matter if you are a new bilingual teacher or have 20 years under your belt, there is always room for improvement. Below I have compiled a list of the top seven mistakes that bilingual teachers make. Do you make any of them? 1. Translating: One of the top mistakes I see bilingual educators making is translating something into the student’s native language (too soon). You should ... Read More about Top 7 Mistakes that Bilingual Teachers Make
Interested in becoming a Spanish teacher? Bilingual and looking to put your skills to good use? Wondering what types of teaching positions are available for bilingual teachers? There are two general types of teaching positions for Spanish speakers. 1- Spanish as a world language or foreign language teachers Positions As a Spanish language teacher, you are going to teach the Spanish ... Read More about Types of Teaching Jobs for Spanish Speakers
Below are seven tips to ensure a successful first year as a bilingual teacher. Felicidades!! You are about to start your first year as a bilingual teacher and you are excited, nervous and feeling a whole bunch of emotions. I have compiled a list of seven tips to ensure a great start to your teaching career. 1. Review your curriculum before the school year starts; so you know what to expect. ... Read More about 7 Tips for New Bilingual Teachers
'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' (La oruga muy hambrienta) is a great book to use in your elementary Spanish or bilingual class. It is a simple story that students love. It also has a wide variety of basic vocabulary that could be taught and built upon in your class. For example, it has the butterfly life cycle, days of the week, food, some adjectives and some sequencing words. Below you will see ... Read More about ‘La oruga muy hambrienta’ Activities in Spanish
