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Spanish Conversation Activity Using Flashcards
Last week I did a Spanish conversation activity with vocabulary flashcards in a small class of grades 4-8 students. I decided to write a blog post on it because they liked it so much! And, that...
Spanish Speaking Countries Warm-Up Activity
I recently used the Spanish Speaking Countries Warm-Up Activity to begin my class of 6th to 8th graders. It's always important to begin Spanish class with an easy and enjoyable warm-up activity so...
Spanish Vocabulary Fun Playing Password
You and your students or kids at home can have some Spanish vocabulary fun playing Password. Many people are familiar with the game Password, and I created a simple way to modify the game and use it...
Practice Spanish Commands by Writing Ads
A creative and fun way to practice Spanish commands is by writing ads. Spanish commands are a form of Spanish verbs used to tell a person or several people to do things. With Spanish for You!,...
Spontaneous Spanish Class Conversation
Yesterday while teaching a tiny homeschool Spanish class, 5 students grades 5-8, we had what I’m calling a spontaneous Spanish class conversation. It was one of those times when all the stars seem...
Using Spanish Songs for Kids to Enhance Language Learning
Using Spanish songs for kids is a powerful way to enhance language learning. Songs help kids develop an intuitive feel for the language because they provide an intellectual, emotional, and physical...
Spanish Story Writing Activity: Pasa el papel
The Spanish story writing activity, Pasa el papel (Pass the Paper) gets students using their language skills in a creative and spontaneous way. Students work in groups. They pass a piece of paper to...
Spanish Vocabulary Spelling Activities
Spanish vocabulary spelling activities are important because they not only help students learn to spell, but they also improve their understanding of pronunciation. I like to do activities that...
Synthesize Spanish Learning by Writing Stories or Journals
Students can synthesize Spanish learning by writing stories or journals. It is also a great way to focus practice on specific Spanish grammar concepts, vocabulary, or verb conjugations. Students can...
Summer Homeschooling: 4-6 Week Fun Spanish Lessons Plus Free Song
If you’ve thought about doing summer homeschooling this year, you might want to consider including Spanish in the mix. Fun Spanish lessons are a great way to help your kids review, learn something...