Spanish Language Learning Card Game: Las Siete Familias (“The Seven Families”) is a classic French card game that’s similar to “Go Fish.” In this version, the “families” are Spanish verbs, and each card in a family represents a specific conjugation form of that verb. What Does Each Card Represent? Each family corresponds to one Spanish […]
Past Tense Practice: Memoir Project – Days 1 & 2 Memoirs are a fun way to personalize practicing the past tense in a new language. Consider this activity: Using your styrofoam board, map, and flags, mark the places where you have lived or traveled. Please note that students can do these digitally, too, on a
Spanish Activity: Write a Message About Someone in Your Family Directions (for students, in English): Choose a person from your family (for example: your mom, dad, brother, sister, cousin, grandmother, etc.). Write a short message (4–6 sentences) introducing this person. Use the questions (in Spanish) below to guide your writing. You don’t need to answer
Project: My Body Bio Version #1 Objective: Students will create a visual and written presentation about the human body in Spanish, describing body parts, their functions, and their importance in daily life. Instructions: Personal Information: Answer the following questions about yourself in Spanish. ¿Cómo te llamas? (What is your name?) ¿Cuántos años tienes? (How old
Review Lessons See some ideas to get students comfortable with Spanish for the new school year. Course Level: Spanish 2Proficiency Range: Novice High → Intermediate LowLength: 10 Lessons (block- 90 minutes +) or 20 (50 minutes or less)Essential Questions: How do I describe my daily routine and surroundings? What are common elements of community life
In the short video “Learning Spanish Narration with Chat Mats” I share a classroom-tested activity that helps learners master narrating in the past. Chat mats are simple, repeatable, and perfect for building confidence with the preterite and the imperfect through short, guided conversations and presentations. Why chat mats work Chat mats turn abstract grammar into