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Vocabulary Acquisition Before Reading Robo en la Noche, Throw a Tea Party! By AnneMarie Chase Looking for a fun, low-prep activity that gets your students talking, thinking, and truly excited to read? Before diving into Robo en la noche, try hosting a “Tea Party” in your classroom! This interactive pre-reading strategy helps students step into the shoes of the characters, make predictions, and build curiosity—all while having a blast. If you’re searching for a meaningful way to spark intrigue before starting the novel, this post walks you through exactly how to pull it off. Enjoy! by

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Before Reading Robo en la Noche, Throw a Tea Party!

By AnneMarie Chase Looking for a fun, low-prep activity that gets your students talking, thinking, and truly excited to read? Before diving into Robo en la noche, try hosting a “Tea Party” in your classroom! This interactive pre-reading strategy helps students step into the shoes of the characters, make predictions, and build curiosity—all while having a blast. If you’re searching for a meaningful way to spark intrigue before starting the novel, this post walks you through exactly how to pull it off. Enjoy!
Classroom Strategies Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling Watch our latest webinar, "Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling." Whether you're new to teaching with readers or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers practical tools and inspiration to bring your reading program to life. by

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Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Watch our latest webinar, "Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling." Whether you're new to teaching with readers or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers practical tools and inspiration to bring your reading program to life.
Instructional Strategies to Support Heritage Learners in the Spanish Classroom Explore effective strategies to support heritage Spanish learners by recognizing their diverse skills, building academic literacy, and using culturally relevant methods. by Jan Hagedorn

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Instructional Strategies to Support Heritage Learners in the Spanish Classroom

Jan Hagedorn

Explore effective strategies to support heritage Spanish learners by recognizing their diverse skills, building academic literacy, and using culturally relevant methods.
Classroom Strategies Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling Watch our latest webinar, "Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling." Whether you're new to teaching with readers or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers practical tools and inspiration to bring your reading program to life. by

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Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Watch our latest webinar, "Érase una vez: Bring Spanish to Life Through the Power of Storytelling." Whether you're new to teaching with readers or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers practical tools and inspiration to bring your reading program to life.
Classroom Strategies Nualang Chatbot: Now with Real-Time Feedback! Nualang™ now offers real-time, AI-enhanced feedback that keeps students speaking more, speaking better, and staying in the target language. by

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Classroom Strategies

Nualang Chatbot: Now with Real-Time Feedback!

Nualang™ now offers real-time, AI-enhanced feedback that keeps students speaking more, speaking better, and staying in the target language.
Classroom Strategies The Reviews Are In! Using Rubrics to Assess and Celebrate Student Success Watch the recorded webinar now! by

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The Reviews Are In! Using Rubrics to Assess and Celebrate Student Success

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Classroom Strategies Dive Into Comprehensible Input and Target Language Use Watch the live Poolside Proficiency webinar recap! by

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Classroom Strategies

Dive Into Comprehensible Input and Target Language Use

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Classroom Strategies Make a Splash When Talking about Proficiency and Using Level-Appropriate Language Watch the live Poolside Proficiency webinar recap! by

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Classroom Strategies

Make a Splash When Talking about Proficiency and Using Level-Appropriate Language

Watch the live Poolside Proficiency webinar recap!
Technology Discover How Nualang Makes Language Learning Fun and Effective by

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Discover How Nualang Makes Language Learning Fun and Effective
Professional Learning Dress Rehearsal: Formative Assessments in Action—A Webinar Recap by

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Professional Learning

Dress Rehearsal: Formative Assessments in Action—A Webinar Recap
Proficiency The Importance of Research-Based, Standards-Aligned Resources in the Classroom—But How Do I Choose? You may have heard in December of 2024 year two parents filed a class-action lawsuit against renowned early literacy educators Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, along with their publishers, complaining that their texts and pedagogical approaches were failing kids. by

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The Importance of Research-Based, Standards-Aligned Resources in the Classroom—But How Do I Choose?

You may have heard in December of 2024 year two parents filed a class-action lawsuit against renowned early literacy educators Calkins, Fountas and Pinnell, along with their publishers, complaining that their texts and pedagogical approaches were failing kids.
Professional Learning Missed the “Sip and Share” Webinar on IPA Tips? Here’s What You Need to Know Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re preparing your students for an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA), and you’re wondering, “Am I doing this right?” by Michelle Olah

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Missed the “Sip and Share” Webinar on IPA Tips? Here’s What You Need to Know

Michelle Olah

Stop me if this sounds familiar: You’re preparing your students for an Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA), and you’re wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
Poolside Proficiency A Can-Do Attitude Toward Student Self-Reflection “We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience” is a paraphrased quote from John Dewey. Even though these were not his exact words, the meaning behind them is true. by

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Poolside Proficiency

A Can-Do Attitude Toward Student Self-Reflection

“We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience” is a paraphrased quote from John Dewey. Even though these were not his exact words, the meaning behind them is true.
Professional Learning Sunscreen and Strategy: Summer Guides for World Language Teachers Summer is here, and it's the perfect season for world language teachers to soak up some sun and strategic insights. *includes 3 free downloadable guides by

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Professional Learning

Sunscreen and Strategy: Summer Guides for World Language Teachers

Summer is here, and it's the perfect season for world language teachers to soak up some sun and strategic insights. *includes 3 free downloadable guides
Professional Learning Join the Conversation: Engage with Fellow Language Teachers Online As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this blog post is all about fostering connections and community through social media. by

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Professional Learning

Join the Conversation: Engage with Fellow Language Teachers Online

As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this blog post is all about fostering connections and community through social media.
Professional Learning Speak, Listen, Engage: Practical Activities for Language Immersion This Summer Welcome to another blog post in our "Poolside Proficiency" series, where we explore a variety of engaging ways... by

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Professional Learning

Speak, Listen, Engage: Practical Activities for Language Immersion This Summer

Welcome to another blog post in our "Poolside Proficiency" series, where we explore a variety of engaging ways...
Professional Learning Summer Read & Learn: Check Out These Top Blog Posts to Kick Off Your Summer Reading As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this takes you into the world of blogs—your next great resource for summer professional development. by

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Professional Learning

Summer Read & Learn: Check Out These Top Blog Posts to Kick Off Your Summer Reading

As we continue our "Poolside Proficiency" series, this takes you into the world of blogs—your next great resource for summer professional development.
Professional Learning Dive into Language: 5 Podcasts to Boost Your Teaching This Summer As the sun shines and the pool beckons, it’s the perfect time to soak up some professional development alongside your SPF. by

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Professional Learning

Dive into Language: 5 Podcasts to Boost Your Teaching This Summer

As the sun shines and the pool beckons, it’s the perfect time to soak up some professional development alongside your SPF.

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