Have you seen Jimmy Kimmel’s bit where he asks pedestrians questions they ought to know the answers to, and then airs their responses that are often way off the mark? I just keep waiting through gritted teeth for the one that asks, “Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?”. (Maybe it’s already happened, and IContinue reading “What are we doing for Cinco de Mayo?”
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Indigenous culture in the classroom
At the end of each school year, I like to look back on my year’s instruction and think about my successes and how I’d like to see my teaching grow in the next year. One area that I’m consistently looking to grow each year is incorporating indigenous culture and history into my curriculum. I wantContinue reading “Indigenous culture in the classroom”
¡Cayeron por inocentes!
Looking for a way to sneak comprehensible input and culture in on April Fools’ Day? I start my lesson with a brief reading on Día de los Inocentes, serious as can be. We discuss culture, history, vocabulary, and more. Soon enough, my students are lulled into the lesson, forgetting what day it is. Then IContinue reading “¡Cayeron por inocentes!”
How to use Google Maps™ to Engage Your Class
Two kids and one pandemic ago, I had the awesome opportunity to accompany our French students to Paris. Chaperoning an overseas trip is an incomparable learning experience for all involved. My department chair and co-chaperone taught me clever tricks like putting scotch tape over their hotel door frames after curfew, and scheduling every second ofContinue reading “How to use Google Maps™ to Engage Your Class”
Creativity: a gift and a curse
Have you ever watched Monk? It was my little brother’s favorite, and every time I sit down to lesson plan or write a post, I am reminded of his saying, “It’s a gift, and a curse.” So per the usual, I sat on my comfy chaise with a cute notebook and a six pack ofContinue reading “Creativity: a gift and a curse”
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